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Mississippi-Based Volvo Trucks Dealer Expands Operations

One of the largest Volvo Trucks dealerships serving the Gulf Coast region has doubled in size with the recent purchase of three new locations in southern Louisiana. Old River Truck Sales now has six locations and nearly 200 employees in the region. Old River purchased dealerships in Lake Charles, St. Rose (serving New Orleans) and Breaux Bridge (near Lafayette), adding more than 115,500 square…

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Trash truck destroyed in fire in Oregon

Just before 1:00 pm Wednesday afternoon, Firefighters from Hillsboro Fire Station #2 were dispatched to a truck fire at 3205 SE Minter Bridge Rd. They arrived to find a trash hauling truck in flames with heavy smoke coming from the cab and the engine compartment. The crew attacked the flames with water from Engine #2 as additional firefighters on Engine #1 arrived to secure a water supply form a…

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FMCSA Issues Safety Advisory for Keith Huber Incorporated

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing a safety advisory to provide notice to owners and operators of DOT407 and DOT412 cargo tank motor vehicles manufactured by Keith Huber Incorporated. These cargo tanks are NOT in compliance with Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) and do NOT meet 49 CFR 178.347. This safety advisory is for cargo tanks manufactured by…

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Volvo Truck Recall Achieves 100 Percent Completion

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the last of the nearly 16,000 U.S. heavy trucks voluntarily recalled earlier this year by Volvo Trucks North America for a serious steering defect have been identified and repaired, achieving an extraordinary 100 percent vehicle safety recall completion in a very short period of time. The recall was overseen by the National…

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SCHNEIDER INTENDS TO PURSUE IPO IN 2017

Green Bay, Wis. – Schneider National, Inc. announced today it intends to pursue an initial public offering of common stock in 2017, subject to satisfactory market conditions. The objectives of the planned transaction are to facilitate continuity of controlling ownership of Schneider by the future generations of the Schneider family, while continuing forward with its long-standing, independent,…

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#ipo #Shnider

CHP WARNS OF DROWSY DRIVING DANGER WITH TIME CHANGE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Going to sleep “later” as a result of the upcoming Daylight Saving Time change on November 6 can disrupt sleep patterns and may result in sleep-deprived drivers struggling with performance and concentration behind the wheel. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins with the National Sleep Foundation to promote Drowsy Driving Awareness Week, November 6-13, and increase…

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Volvo Trucks Academy Receives Gold Brandon Hall Award

Volvo Trucks was judged on five criteria: the fit to the needs of the business, design of the program, functionality, innovation and measurable benefits. The Brandon Hall Group is a Human Capital Management research and advisory services firm that provides insights around key performance areas, including learning and development, talent management, leadership development, talent acquisition and…

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Cobra Electronics Wins TWICE VIP Award in Dash Camera Category

Cobra Electronics; the leading designer and marketer of award-winning automotive, mobile and consumer electronics, today announced it has been recognized as a TWICE VIP (Very Important Product) Award winner for its Drive HD™ CDR 895 D in the Dash Cam category. Now in its fourth year, TWICEVIP Award winners are chosen by leading retailers and distributors based upon achievements in product…

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CHP RAMPS UP STATEWIDE ELECTRONIC CITATION PROJECT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) continues to embrace technology by increasing its usage of Automated Citation Devices in select areas throughout the state. The small handheld computer produces an electronically generated citation (eCitation), which can be sent automatically to the local traffic court. The Department began using the devices through a pilot program in March…

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FMCSA Issues Final Rule to Assist Current and Former Military Personnel in Obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule amending its commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulations to ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers driving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) by simplifying the process of obtaining a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or CDL. This final rule extends the period…

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COMERICAL MOTOR VEHICLE FATAL CRASH NEAR BROTHERS

On October 6, 2016 at 12:09 AM Oregon State Police Troopers were dispatched to a semi- tractor/trailer fatal crash on US Hwy 20E near milepost 68. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2012 Kenwood and 2016 Fona trailer was traveling Eastbound on Hwy 20E. The semi/trailer went off the highway for unknown reasons and both the driver and passenger were ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the…

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FIVE PEOPLE KILLED IN FOUR SEPARATE CRASHES - WESTERN OREGON

FIVE PEOPLE KILLED IN FOUR SEPARATE CRASHES – WESTERN OREGON

In the time span of about twelve hours, the Oregon State Police investigated four separate crashes on Western Oregon highways that took the lives of five people. Below is a summary of each. HIGHWAY 22, MP 75 – LINN COUNTY On September 18, 2016 at about 4PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 75 (five miles west of the…

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COMMERCIAL BRAKE SAFETY MATTERS TO EVERYONE

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For the safety of everyone traveling on California roadways, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will focus on brake inspections and education for commercial vehicles during Brake Safety Week, September 11-17, 2016. The brakes and other safety equipment of commercial vehicles are inspected year-round throughout California. However, during Brake Safety Week, the state’s 51…

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CHP URGES SAFETY DURING LABOR DAY WEEKEND SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Although the summer season will soon be coming to a close, many Californians will continue to take advantage of the warm weather into the Labor Day weekend.

OSP URGING MOTORISTS TO PREPARE AND TRAVEL SAFELY THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

During the holiday weekend, September 2-5, 2016, the Oregon State Police will be increasing patrols on state highways to ensure travelers in Oregon have safer travels. Despite those efforts, the public is asked to prepare for their travels and to help enforcement efforts if they spot dangerous driving (any hazardous driving that puts others at risk: excessive speeding, impaired driving, etc).…

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High-Tech Freight Load Board Rolls Out At Great American Trucking Show Bringing the latest freight load board technology to the trucking industry, LoadBoardKing.com will be at the Great American Trucking Show on August 25-27 in Dallas, Texas.

123Loadboard Releases New Mobile App FOR Android Interface Mobile app Android release for searching and finding truck loads from 123Loadboard has increased search speed and provides an enhanced user interface that makes it faster and easier to search and find loads.

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