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Wabash National Co-Founder Rodney Ehrlich Dies at 72
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Rodney Ehrlich, Wabash National Corp. co-founder and chief technology officer, died Oct. 9. He was 72.
Self-Dimming Headlights Could Be Coming to US
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U.S. auto safety regulators are moving to allow a new generation of brighter, self-dimming headlights that won’t blind other drivers on the road ahead. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing to permit so-called adaptive driving beam headlights on new cars according to the agency.
Supreme Court Case Could Block Motor Carriers From Using Arbitration for Contractor Disputes
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Legal observers said the outcome of a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have major implications for the trucking industry.
Teamsters Ratify Five-Year Contract With UPS
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has ratified a new five-year contract with UPS Inc. for the company’s estimated 255,000 drivers and other employees who handle small freight.
Hurricane Michael Cuts Swath of ‘Unimaginable Destruction’
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Oct. 11 with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews began making their way into the stricken areas in hopes of accounting for hundreds of people who may have defied evacuation orders.
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