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Prominent trade groups express support for Raymond Martinez as FMCSA head

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Earlier this week, President Trump had nominated Raymond Martinez as the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The nomination is currently awaiting confirmation by the Senate. The three prominent trade groups in the industry, namely the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), the American Trucking Association (ATA), and the Truckload Carriers Association, have expressed their support for this decision and have stated that they intend to work closely with the bureaucrat.

COO of Navistar International stresses importance of productive changes at inaugural event of NACV

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The Chief Operating Officer of Navistar International, Persio Lisboa, had addressed the gathering at the 26th Annual Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association Breakfast and Briefing that was held during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show on September 27.

Self-driving start-up works on technology to automate stretches of highway driving

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Embark is a start-up company dedicated to self-driving technology. The company has raised nearly $17.22 million in funding and is growing quickly. Embark is busy setting up space with the newest technology in order to test their developments in self-driving technology.

OOIDA forms coalition to demand delay of implementation of ELD mandate

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Even though the deadline for the implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is less than 12 weeks away, it seems that small trucking companies, owner-operators, agricultural trucking groups have decided to repeat their demands for a delay of the mandate.

Video-based safety program from SmartDrive implemented by transportation company

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Pottle's Transportation has deployed a video-based safety program developed by SmartDrive systems in their fleet. SmartDrive Systems is a company dedicated to driver safety and transportation intelligence.

The business of freight brokering in the trucking industry

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Freight brokers refer to individuals or organizations that act as a mediator between companies that require shipping services and authorized motor carriers. This year, many freight brokers are due for a yearly bond renewal towards the fourth quarter.