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Neuroscience Tips to Remain Calm in an Argument

These could save you from blurting out something you’ll regret later.

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Peterbilt Adds Auto-Start to SmartAir No-Idle System

Peterbilt has added auto-start technology to its SmartAir no-idle system to help keep main and auxiliary batteries charged while running the air conditioning system and using other electronic devices.

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Flooding Closes Over 200 Roads in Missouri

Massive flooding caused by heavy rains in Northeastern Missouri has closed more than 225 roads in the state as the Mississippi River overruns its banks and threatens to break levees in several areas.

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6 Trends to Track in 2016

Some things never change and some things change faster than others. So it goes with trucking and so it will go in 2016. The all-too-familiar driver shortage will keep capacity tight while bedeviling motor carriers to attract and retain professional, safety-minded truck operators. The state of the economy has arguably taken a back seat to other concerns, but where it may be headed will loom large for everyone engaged in trucking.

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Economic Watch: What's Behind Fed Interest Rate Hike?

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee on Wednesday decided to push short-term interest rates higher for the first time since 2006.

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Diesel Prices Continue Sliding Toward Lows

With diesel and gasoline prices consistently falling all year, there is no sign of a permanent rebound as prices approach new lows.

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Truck Driver Training Grants Aimed at Vets

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded nearly $2.3 million in grants to train veterans and their families as truck and bus drivers.

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Study Compares State Crash Fatality Rates

Montana, Mississippi and North Dakota have the highest fatality rates from road crashes per 100,000 people, researchers found.

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Daimler Takes the Next Step Toward Autonomous Trucks

In Germany Friday, Daimler Trucks is operating what it says is the first series-production truck to operate on an automated basis on the highway.

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Tesla unveils luxury electric SUV

Tesla unveiled the highly anticipated Model X, the world's first luxury electric SUV. CNN affiliate KRON has more.

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