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Trucking Hopes to Stop Sex Trafficking With 'Freedom' Exhibit at Travel Plazas
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A traveling exhibit that raises awareness among trucking companies about domestic sex trafficking and its prevalence at truck stops and travel plazas is attracting a growing amount of attention in the industry.
MiX Telematics Launches Driver-Engagement App
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Trucking technology supplier MiX Telematics has launched a new application designed to engage drivers by letting them track their performance via the Web or a mobile device.
Allison Cites Fuel Savings Using TC10 Transmission
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INDIANAPOLIS - Allison Transmission, which makes the only fully automatic transmission for heavy-duty trucks in the United States, said that fleets using its TC10 automatic gearbox report a 5% improvement in fuel economy over manual transmissions or automated manuals.
PeopleNet Developing New Private-Fleet Platform After Cadec Acquisition
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PHOENIX - PeopleNet is developing a new platform tailored to private and food-service fleets, combining its latest technology with the sector-specific expertise it gained through its acquisition of Cadec Global Inc. in May.
35.5 Million Americans Expected to Travel 50 Miles or More on Labor Day
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The close-out of the summer season will entice some 35.5 million people to travel at least 50 miles from their homes this coming holiday weekend, AAA projected. In 2014, the group said 35.1 million traveled similar distances during Labor Day.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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