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Sprawling EPA-NHTSA Rule Is Designed to Pare Operators’ Fuel Costs,‘It’s Been a Year in the Making, Now the Fun Begins,’ Says One Advocat

http://www.fleetsandfuels.com/regulations/2015/06/u-s-proposes-huge-truck-efficiency-rule/?utm_source=Fleets-Fuels June 24, 2015&utm_campaign=fleetsfuelsnewsbrief&utm_medium=email


"The massive proposal, which runs to several thousands of pages in multiple documents from EPA and NHTSA, includes sections on engines and trailers as well as overall vehicles. It comes as the Obama administration’s heavy duty vehicle rules effective through 2017 are not yet fully implemented, notes Glen Kedzie, general counsel for ATA, the American Trucking Associations."

“We’re still in the middle of the Phase 1 rule,” he told F&F."
 
DOT to use CSA scores to monitor hazmat permit holders

http://www.ccjdigital.com/dot-to-us...6-26-2015&utm_campaign=CCJ&ust_id=e5b3f91fe5&

"FMCSA will review permit holder’s SMS scores monthly to determine if the carrier has met or exceeded intervention thresholds for the two preceding consecutive months. If the agency finds that a carrier has met or exceeded these thresholds, the carrier will be identified for investigation with hazardous material compliance emphasis."
 
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Samsung To Make 'See Through' Trucks for Safety

http://www.sci-tech-today.com/news/...ent--Trucks/story.xhtml?story_id=120008XP2FFC

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"Earlier this this month, Samsung showed off a new OLED screen, with a wow factor of appearing to be see-through. What's cool in electronics, though, could be life-saving on the road. The company said a similar video technology on large trucks could help reduce accidents involving passing cars."
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Here's a pretty cool video that shows the Samsung Safety Truck in action:

 
Labor Market Runs in Place; More Jobs, Participation Lowest Since 1977

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...-u-s-rose-in-june-with-little-change-in-wages

The unemployment rate, which is derived from a separate Labor Department survey of households, was the lowest since April 2008, falling from 5.5 percent in May. The labor force shrank by 432,000 people last month, accounting for the bulk of the drop in joblessness.

The participation rate, which indicates the share of the working-age population in the labor force, decreased to 62.6 percent, the lowest since October 1977, from 62.9 percent. Labor force participation slumped among teens, with a more moderate decrease among men 20 years and older.

Pay attention, folks! With a participation rate of 62.6 (37.4% NOT participating), there is NO WAY the true unemployment rate is down in the 5.5% range. Your Government thinks we're stupid, and as a group they are certainly correct. :duh:
 
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Rules changing for truck drivers

http://limaohio.com/news/68976/rules-changing-for-truck-drivers

"That’s why the Commercial Driver License restrictions, some of which went into effect in Ohio today, have been updated to require drivers to have training in manual if they are going to drive that type of vehicle."
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Thanks swamp I live in Ohio and didn't even know about this law. Guess this just affects new CDL drivers and not us old timers. "nuff said have a nice 4th
 
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