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CCJ takes the Freightliner SuperTruck for a test drive
In May, CCJ Equipment Editor Jack Roberts had the chance to take Freightliner’s $80 million SuperTruck concept vehicle for a test drive outside of Las Vegas, Nev. Here’s video coverage of the drive and some of the SuperTruck’s unique features.
June 29, 2015
Business
FMCSA reform sought in Senate bill, would require comprehensive review of trucking regs
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) last week filed a bill aimed at reforming the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration including making its rule-making process more open to industry stakeholders and Congress and more transparent to the public.
June 29, 2015
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Rhode Island ends legislation session without approving truck toll plan
Rhode Island lawmakers ended their regular session June 25 without approving a plan to fund repair of the state’s deteriorating infrastructure by adding a truck-only user fee on about two dozen bridges.
June 29, 2015
Business
Crime roundup: Another CDL testing scheme, investor pleads guilty in brokerage scheme
A South Carolina man has been indicted for giving CDL tests without being authorized to do so, and an investment company owner has pleaded guilty in a brokerage scheme.
June 29, 2015
Business
Connected World: OEM integration into the Internet of Trucking Things
Manufacturers of commercial trucks are using connected vehicle technology to attract and keep buyers. Many now install telematics platforms at the factory to collect and monitor diagnostics data to help their customers reduce maintenance costs and boost productivity. Remote diagnostics is the foundation of this trend. The vision is to move beyond diagnosis to prognosis […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Connected World: The Vehicle Network of the Internet of Trucking Things
For years, trucks have had a built-in controlled area network (CAN) that its various systems and components use to share information with other connected systems on the vehicle. The information in this network has a standard format or protocol called J1939 for heavy-duty trucks and OBD-II for light-duty vehicles. Aftermarket devices, like onboard scales and […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Connected World: Diving deep into analytics
For transportation providers, the growth of connected devices in, around and outside of vehicles can quickly reach the point of diminishing returns. Considering all of the options for using sensors and reporting capabilities, the growth of information can seem overwhelming. Robust back-office tools and powerful analytic capabilities solve that problem by giving the end user […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Connected World: Connecting smart phones to the Internet of Trucking Things
Keeping technology current is a challenge for any business, especially when new devices and applications are not compatible with the systems they already have in place. During the past few years, companies that supply mobile fleet management systems have aligned with consumer trends in technology. What this means is that more devices and applications are […]
June 26, 2015
Business
Senate bill would require CSA disclaimer, set deadlines for rules on e-logs and speed limiters, continue HOS suspension
The Senate bill sets deadlines for FMCSA to publish rules mandating e-logs and speed limiters. It also allows 33-foot double trailers, continues the suspension of certain hours-of-service rules and requires a disclaimer next to CSA scores.
June 25, 2015
Business
Court issues preliminary order blocking Sysco-U.S. Foods merger
A U.S. District Court granted the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction in the proposed merger of Sysco Corp. and U.S. Foods, at least temporarily blocking the merger between the two private fleets.
June 25, 2015
Business
Daimler invests in Zonar telematics
Daimler Trucks North America, maker of Freightliner trucks and Detroit engines, and Zonar Systems have announced that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar. The long-term strategic partnership aims to help DTNA and Zonar to achieve the company’s shared vision of optimal transportation logistics through intelligent connectivity. Zonar will continue to operate independently of […]
June 25, 2015
Business
Peterbilt unveils new 58-inch sleeper berth
Peterbilt’s new 58-inch sleeper – ideal for weight conscious short- and regional-haul applications – is now available for order through the company’s dealer network, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. The new sleeper is available for Peterbilt’s flagship on-highway Model 579 and vocational Model 567. It reduces weight as much as 100 pounds (versus an 80-inch […]
June 25, 2015
Business
Federal, state lawmakers take up legislation on trucker classification, port labor disputes
U.S. lawmakers are considering ways to prevent prolonged port labor disputes, while California lawmakers are evaluating a bill regarding misclassification of port truckers in its state.
June 25, 2015
Business
DOT to use CSA scores to monitor hazmat permit holders
A notice was published to the Federal Register Thursday to announce the implementation of two of the DOT’s six Hazardous Materials Safety Permit recommendations from a March 2014 report.
June 25, 2015
Business
Distributor of the Year award nomination period ends this week
Now in its 14th year, the Distributor of the Year award recognizes the best of the independent aftermarket.
June 25, 2015
Business
Senate committee clears six-year, $275 billion highway bill
Funding for the bill, however, is still the major question mark facing the DRIVE Act. The EPW’s clearance is one hurdle, but the bill could face stiffer odds in the Senate’s Appropriations Committee — the group of lawmakers responsible for determining the funding mechanism for the six-year legislation.
June 25, 2015
Business
Kenworth offering $3,000 rebate on limited edition Icon 900
Fleets and owner-operators purchasing the new Kenworth Icon 900 by the end of the year could be eligible for a $3,000 rebate.
June 24, 2015
Business
FMCSA: 10,000 military vets have already received CDLs through skills test waiver program
More than 10,000 veterans and active duty personnel have taken advantage of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Military Skills Test Waiver Program.
June 24, 2015
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