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SEARCHAs we look back at 2013, here's the second installment in our annual look at the top news stories of the year. Our list was compiled on the basis of popularity on our website, Truckinginfo.com, as well as our editors' opinions on which stories have the most impact on the trucking industry:
As we look back at 2013, here's the second installment in our annual look at the top news stories of the year. Our list was compiled on the basis of popularity on our website, Truckinginfo.com, as well as our editors' opinions on which stories have the most impact on the trucking industry:
9. FMCSA Declares Imminent Hazard on Three Drivers
Oct. 25 -- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration named three truck drivers as imminent hazards for separate crashes in which people were either killed or seriously injured. The drivers had problems with potentially disqualifying medical conditions, blatant violations of hours of service, driving under the influence and other reckless behaviors. Read more.
8. 28 People Charged with Skimming More Than $1.7 Million from Trucking Companies
April 1 -- A 97-count indictment charged 28 people with violations including conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering for their roles in a scheme that allegedly skimmed more than $1.7 million from trucking companies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read more.
7. Ford: Moisture in Cooler Causing Loss of Power in F-150 EcoBoost Engines
May 29 -- Senior Editor Tom Berg reported on customer complaints about loss of power with Ford’s EcoBoost V-6 engine in its F-150 pickups. Ford explained that the problems stemmed from moisture accumulation in the trucks’ charge-air cooler. Read more.
The American Transportation Research Institute will examine driver coaching, regulatory impacts — including the "Beyond Compliance" concept —and weather disruptions that shape trucking operations.
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Fleet Advantage's Brian Antonellis says it's time for fleets to get back to the fundamentals of good maintenance practices. And that includes replacing older, inefficient equipment.
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Load matching for flatbed, lowbed, oversize and overweight loads can't be automated like basic van freight, but Truckstop.com is adding more high-tech tools to help.
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An expanded Trucker Path and Truckstop.com integration brings more freight opportunities into the TruckLoads app while emphasizing security and network quality.
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Strong March freight demand combined with a spike in fuel costs pushed both spot and contract truckload rates to their highest levels in more than two years.
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Everyone’s talking about AI — but is your transportation management system actually built for it?
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Being part of KTG will allow Sharp to expand and improve its services.
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The Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act would increase insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers by nearly seven times.
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Strong freight rates push TCI to 10.2, but FTR expects fuel-price volatility to skew March results.
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C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on fuel cards and cash advances for April and May, aiming to help carriers offset rising diesel costs tied to geopolitical instability.
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