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ATA seeks nominations for Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award
The American Trucking Associations announced last week it’s seeking nominations for the ninth annual Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award.
June 8, 2015
Business
No news is good news — The latest on DOT funding bills, trucking regulations within
The latest on trucking regulatory provisions that may or may not make it into bills funding the DOT for the 2016 fiscal year.
June 8, 2015
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DOT issues size/weight report, says lack of data prevents policy rec; ATA criticizes
The DOT on Friday issued a report saying it does not have enough data about truck size and weight to be able to make recommendations to Congress or regulators about changing the current truck size and weight laws, much to the chagrin of the American Trucking Associations, who called the study politically leaning and the timing of its release suspect.
June 8, 2015
Business
Seeing Machines delivers first order of new driver monitoring system
Seeing Machines announced that it has received the first order for its new Seeing Machines Fleet product, a driver monitoring system designed for trucks and buses that provides drivers and supervisors with real-time notification when drivers are fatigued or distracted. Seeing Machines launched the Fleet product in the United States in late April at the National […]
June 5, 2015
Business
Telogis recognized for OEM telematics
Telogis was honored as the “Best Commercial Telematics Service Provider” during an awards ceremony at the annual Telematics Update – Automotive conference in Novi, Mich
June 5, 2015
Test Drives
First drive: Mercedes-Benz mid-size Metris commercial van
The engine specifically tuned for the rear-wheel drive Metris puts out 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
June 5, 2015
Business
Trucking employment grows by 8,600 jobs in May, nears pre-recession peak
The for-hire trucking industry in May rallied following two months of slow or no growth, adding 8,600 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis. It’s now just a few thousand jobs shy of January 2007’s peak.
June 5, 2015
Business
Dealing with the trade-offs of autonomous trucks
Experts say that technologies can help prevent or at least mitigate the downsides of using autonomous trucks like driver complacency and security risks.
June 5, 2015
Test Drives
Test drive: Peterbilt unveils Model 567 Bridge Formula model
The Model 589 still retains the design cues and style accents Peterbilt pioneered with its highway/long-haul Model 579. The truck retains the 579’s aggressively sloped hood, although the primary benefit here is excellent forward visibility instead of aerodynamics.
June 4, 2015
Business
Charts: Carriers see earnings growth in first part of 2015 — will trend continue?
The news was mostly positive for carriers in 2015’s first quarter, especially revenue trends for the truckload carriers that report earnings to shareholders quarterly. The question begs, however, will the final three quarters of 2015 hold what 2014’s did?
June 4, 2015
Business
Rhode Island tones down trucks-only toll proposal
Rhode Island lawmakers have scaled back a plan to pay for repairs to the state’s infrastructure with a truck-only toll on about two dozen bridges.
June 4, 2015
Business
CCJ Indicators: Roadcheck’s upward pressure on rates, truck and trailer orders fall sharply
Capacity could tighten this week due to Roadcheck vacations, and rates could see an uptick because of it, DAT says. Also, truck and trailer orders continue to tumble after months of record-setting activity.
June 4, 2015
Business
Navistar cuts 2Q losses, reports net loss of $64 million
Navistar International June 4 reported a net loss of $64 million for 2015’s second quarter, up from a net loss of $297 million from last year’s second quarter.
June 4, 2015
Business
Test drive: Kenworth gives its old school W900 the spotlight with the Icon edition
Kenworth has been building W900 tractors since 1961. Commercial truck designs generally enjoy long production runs. But any design that can last for close to 55 years clearly has a lot going for it. If you run a Google search for the ’61 W900s, the first thing you notice is that design-wise, Kenworth has done […]
June 3, 2015
Business
ESC mandate published, will take effect Aug. 2017
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration June 3 published a Final Rule requiring that all trucks made Aug. 1, 2017, and after be equipped with electronic stability control systems that prevent vehicle rollovers.
June 3, 2015
Business
SAF Holland rolls out ULX40 Ultralite trailer suspension
Component supplier SAF Holland says its new ULX40 Ultralite trailer suspension, unveiled this week, offers fleets increased payload and improved operating efficiency with reduced maintenance and increased simplicity compared to air ride suspensions that dominate the market today.
June 3, 2015
Business
Hours-of-service provision in House bill cited as a reason Obama may veto DOT funding bill
The Obama Administration this week says it will strongly consider vetoing a bill to fund the Department of Transportation for the 2016 fiscal year, citing language in the bill that would reinforce last year’s suspension of some hours-of-service regulations as one of many reasons.
June 3, 2015
Business
Trucking groups rally against Rhode Island’s $100 million truck tolling plan
Trucking groups are voicing opposition to Rhode Island’s proposal to fund repair of the state’s deteriorating infrastructure by adding truck-only tolls on about 20 bridges.
June 3, 2015
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