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Commercial Carrier Journal

• I-95, I-40 still partially closed in N.C., S.C. September 20, 2018
  Drivers traveling through North Carolina and South Carolina this week are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence as sections of I-95 is still closed in both states, along with part of I-40 in North Carolina.
  Matt Cole
• Cummins unveils new emissions-control concept September 20, 2018
  Cummins announced a concept diesel emissions system Wednesday at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany, that the company says will increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions to levels previously thought unattainable.
  CCJ Staff
• DOT interjects to overrule California break laws for drivers — but only for hazmat haulers September 20, 2018
  A U.S. DOT agency on Thursday announced that federal laws governing truck drivers' work schedules trump California's state laws requiring employers to provide periodic meal and rest breaks, but only for drivers hauling hazardous materials. 
  James Jaillet
• Ford brings telematics offerings to Europe September 20, 2018
  Ford is bringing two new connected vehicle offerings to its European fleet customers in the spring of 2019 through its Ford Commercial Solutions (FCS) unit.
  CCJ Staff
• Preventable or not? Trucker’s rig mauled by mall maniac September 20, 2018
  As trucker John Doe prepared to turn, a four-wheeler rocketed out of a shopping mall and crashed into his truck’s right fender. Was this a preventable accident?
  CCJ Staff
• Daimler chief announces Proterra investment, talks trade and warns of potential for a soft CV market September 20, 2018
  In addition to discussing OEs continued work in developing automated and electric vehicles, Daimler Trucks head Martin Daum talked about trade and tariff impacts and why he's not "full of rejoicing" over the U.S. Class 8 market despite its recent strength.
  Jeff Crissey
• Lightening the workload of fleet compliance September 20, 2018
  New options for outsourcing compliance processes help fleets “right size” their safety departments.
  Aaron Huff
• Operation Safe Driver Week yields citations for 11,000 truckers September 19, 2018
  For commercial drivers, the top five citations issued were for violations of state and local laws (6,008 citations), speeding (1,908), failing to use a seat belt (1,169), failure to obey a traffic control device (754) and using a handheld phone (262).
  CCJ Staff