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Ohio becomes 39th state to ban texting while driving

Ohio on Friday, June 1, became the 39th state to prohibit texting behind the wheel by all drivers after Gov. John Kasich signed a new law that prohibits text messaging while driving. “I commend Governor Kasich ...

By CCJ Staff Published June 2, 2012

Ferro: Safety Fitness Determination, entry-level driver training rules coming

Updating CCJ Spring Symposium attendees on the latest Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rulemakings, FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro on Tuesday, May 22, said the industry can be on the lookout for a Safety Fitness Determination ...

By Dean Smallwood Published May 22, 2012

Freightliner debuts 70th anniversary smartphone app

Freightliner Trucks has introduced a new application for smartphone users. Designed for iPhone and Android users to commemorate the company’s 70thanniversary, the free app also offers a suite of functional tools for drivers. The app is ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 17, 2012

FMCSA unveils multilingual bus safety checklist

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled its multilingual Bus Safety Consumer Checklist in eight different languages: Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Japanese and Vietnamese. Free to the public at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/pcs/index.aspx, the ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 14, 2012

GE Capital Fleet app helps fleets make vehicle purchasing decisions

GE Capital Fleet announced the launch of IntelliGauge, a mobile fuel and CO2 calculator application designed to allow users to compare components of their current vehicles against future vehicles, helping companies and consumers make informed ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 10, 2012

Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference – Registration is Open

Chart the future of critical issues — fuel economy, safety technology, infrastructure funding, and much more at this year's Commercial Vehicle Outlook conference held August 21-22 at the Dallas Convention Center. Registration is open and your early bird special of $245 includes all sessions, meals and networking opportunities. The early bird ends July 15th.

Alabama bans texting while driving

Alabama on Tuesday, May 8, became the 38th state to prohibit texting behind the wheel by all drivers. The new law signed by Gov. Robert Bentley takes effect on Aug. 1, and violators will be ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 8, 2012

Xata Turnpike certified for 8 more tablets, smartphones

Xata announced on Tuesday, May 8, at CTIA Wireless Association conference in New Orleans that it has added eight new technologically advanced tablets and smartphones certified to work with the Xata Turnpike fleet management solution. The ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 8, 2012

MCSAC to discuss NTSB recommendations, cross-border program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee will meet Monday-Wednesday, May 21-23. During the first two days, MCSAC will consider ideas and concepts to address certain open recommendations of the National ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 6, 2012

Blue Tree, PHH Arval offer solutions for handhelds

Blue Tree Systems, a provider of trailer tracking, reefer monitoring and fleet management solutions, announced it now offers its R:Com fleet management software on any Windows CE and Windows Mobile device, to include most industry-leading ...

By CCJ Staff Published May 6, 2012

Idaho, Alaska ban texting while driving

Idaho recently became the 37th state to ban all motorists from texting while driving. Idaho Gov. Butch Otter on signed the bill on April 5 that institutes an $85 fine against violators starting July 1. In ...

By CCJ Staff Published April 19, 2012