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The updated North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) was released in December. A majority of CVSA’s Class I members need to support changes to the OOSC for them to take effect.

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Scheduled for May 16-18, this year’s International Roadcheck held by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance “will focus on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety,” said CVSA on Twitter. 

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The trucking industry has traditionally been male-dominated, with women making up a small percentage of truck drivers and other industry professionals. However, technology is helping to break down barriers and create new opportunities for women in the trucking industry. 

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, Hino Trucks announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles. Hino Trucks will offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium-duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. Hino Trucks will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive® power system.

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Volvo Trucks North America announced today that the Volvo Blue service contract — its adaptive, dealer-managed service plan, which is paired with enhanced connectivity and covers all preventative maintenance, is now available to customers across North America. The comprehensive service plan was introduced to ensure customers’ vehicles are operating at peak efficiency and performance, and that all preventative maintenance is scheduled conveniently with a focus on maximizing uptime. The announcement was made this week at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2023 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando, Florida

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Volvo Trucks North America recently announced an expansion to its Remote Diagnostics bundle by adding three new updateable modules to the Remote Programming service. The focus is on maximizing uptime by enabling routine software updates and parameter setting changes to occur while the truck is being loaded or the driver is taking a break, which can decrease unnecessary stops at the dealership and keep trucks running efficiently. 

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Atlanta, Ga. (Feb. 28^th, 2023) – Apollo Tyres Ltd, an industry-leading tire manufacturer has announced its official entry into the fleet market in the United States, unveiling a new offering of line-haul tires today at the TMC Expo in Orlando, Florida. The global brand with a truck tire lineage dedicated to achieving excellence through products, partners, and people is excited to announce its increased efforts to broaden its commercial truck tire range.

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Washington, DC – Today, Earl Adams, Jr. was sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Adams has served as FMCSA’s Chief Counsel since July 2021. He takes over the role previously held by Robin Hutcheson, who was officially confirmed as FMCSA’s Administrator on September 22, 2022.

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Conference & Vehicle Convoy in Bakersfield to focus on clean fuels in trucking, fleet, and transportation industries 

The 2023 Trucking with Clean Fuels Conference and Zero Emission Convoy will be hosted in Bakersfield from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 23rd to showcase the latest in zero and low-emission commercial vehicles and provide the most up-to-date industry and regulatory information for trucking companies and vehicle fleet managers and owners. 

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In an apparent acknowledgment that deadlines for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation are unrealistic, the California Air Resources Board is proposing modifications of the new rules to address infrastructure delays and the unavailability of zero-emission trucks. Exemptions would be made possible for fleets that meet certain criteria.

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