Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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7 News Congressmen ask GAO to study FMCSA's hours rule research, methodology … Senator calls for audit of FMCSA's investigations… Remaining lawsuits against Pilot Flying J consolidated … Groups argue against size-weight increase … Key senators promise long-term highway bill … FMCSA reinstates informal hearings for violations … NTSB urges blind spot miti- gation, underride guards, trailer data collection … U.S., Canada evaluating pre-inspection programs for border crossings … FMCSA redefines "gross combination weight rating" … Weight, measures coun- cil wants LNG sold as DGE 8 InBrief MAY 2014 | VOL 171 | NO. 5 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MAY 2014 1 FEATURES 43 53 Game changer Like athletes, drivers need the right blend of knowledge, skills and awareness to perform at a high level day in and day out. Athletes have more time and resources to analyze film, practice and prepare, but for a trucker, every day is game day. Advancements in technology now make it possible to build and sustain driver training and awareness. 60 Spring product roundup The Mid-America Trucking Show featured the latest wares from several top manufacturers, including Al- coa, Continental, Dometic, Heil, Hendrickson, Michelin, Mitsubishi Electric, SAF-Holland, Toyo and Trail King. 37 Innovators: J&R Schugel The New Ulm, Minn.-based truckload and refriger- ated hauler and logistics provider discovers that by slowing its trucks down, its drivers actually arrive at their destinations faster, saving fuel and being more safe along the way. JOURNAL LEADING NEWS, TRUCKING MARKET CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Truck makers have delivered both the technology and equipment to make both liquefied natural gas and compressed natural gas viable fuel choices for fleets. And great strides are being made to put in place the infrastructure and network of fueling stations required, but it's becoming clear the natural gas transition won't happen overnight. Cover design by David Watson SPECIAL REPORT NATURAL GAS: PAVING THE WAY