Don’t hold your breath
OOIDA down but not out in ELD fight
Truckers to get overnight toll discount during NYC construction
Truckers entering New York City by bridges and tunnels operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will receive a 50 percent discount on tolls during overnight hours this summer.
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Federal government has role to play in facilitating autonomous vehicles: Garneau
Navistar Defense gets $18 million U.S. Army contract
Navistar Defense LLC announced it received an $18.8 million contract from the U.S. Army.
The foreign sales contract is for 115 International 7000-MV Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV) to Iraq.
Navistar said these vehicles are based on the International WorkStar severe-duty platform designed for both off and on-road operation and is the backbone for MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle.
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Freight underpinnings may be stronger than thought
The purportedly slow demise of the manufacturing and logistics sectors of the U.S. economy since the start of the 21st century may not only be greatly exaggerated but may in fact be wholly inaccurate, if new analysis conducted by researchers at Ball State University is to be believed.
That could be trucking companies – especially small operators – on much surer freight footing than they may think, if the conclusions of the school's study is correct.
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Talbert releases 50-ton trailer with in-deck winch
Talbert Manufacturing introduced its 50-Ton Bus Hauler (50CC-BH) trailer that gives customers enhanced versatility. Talbert designed the trailer with an in-deck winch so users can load equipment from either the front or rear of the trailer. The 50CC-BH boasts a 50-ton capacity rating for hauling a wide range of oversized equipment, including buses, excavators and class A trucks.
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