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Photo gallery: Intermodal technology

August 8, 2014

Going intermodal: technology helps fleets ride the rail

For many years software companies have neglected intermodal in favor of markets with more growth potential like truckload and less-than-truckload transportation. Increasingly, developers are gravitating towards intermodal to seize on the growing demand for automation and visibility in this difficult, but promising, line of work.

August 8, 2014

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Crunching the numbers: How to do the math on aerodynamic device savings

The science of aerodynamics isn’t new, but the industry has started to embrace more of late. But fuel efficiency percentage boosts based on device combinations are not cumulative — Here’s how you can both benefit and manage expectations.

August 8, 2014

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Infographic: How fleets use predictive analytics

August 8, 2014

ATA seeks nominations for annual industry image award

American Trucking Associations is seeking nominations for the eighth annual Mike Russell Trucking Industry Image Award.

August 8, 2014

Peterbilt adds Alcoa Ultra Wheels as Class 8 spec

New Alcoa Ultra aluminum wheels manufactured from a MagnaForce alloy that provides additional strength and lower weight are now available as a factory-installed option for all Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “This is a great new option for our customers in weight-conscious applications and other markets who want to run lighter and […]

August 7, 2014

Overdrive 1970: Radical ranting and raving

In 1970, Overdrive magazine had yet to hit on the allure of tough men, hot women and an open highway that would make it synonymous with trucking in the ’70s. All through the 1960s, the magazine reflected founder Mike Parkhurst’s anti-authoritarian and libertarian views, railing against government, unions, the Mob, presidents, OEMs, law enforcement, industry […]

August 7, 2014

Judge dismisses ATA’s lawsuit against NY’s use of toll money

The American Trucking Associations’ class-action suit against the New York Thruway Authority and its practice of shifting toll Thruway toll revenue to upkeep the state’s canal system has been thrown out, as a federal judge in the state’s Southern District ruled Aug. 6 to dismiss the case.

August 7, 2014

Volvo brings “Welcome to my Cab” series to North America

A Volvo Trucks’ series popular in Europe called “Welcome to My Cab” makes its North American debut with an episode featuring Jon and Miriam Brown, owners of a custom-chassis Volvo VNL daycab. Volvo drivers can now enter for a chance to be featured in a future episode. “We got into trucking on accident,” said Jon […]

August 7, 2014

DPF sales jump 65% in California in response to state’s emissions regs

California’s stringent emissions regulations have been quite a boon for diesel particulate filter sales in the state, according to data published this week, especially in the 12-month period of June 2013-June 2014, presumably as truck owners in the state began retrofitting their rigs to come into emissions compliance.

August 7, 2014

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Obama administration touts transport plan, again; Congress, public don’t much care

DOT Sec. Foxx on Wednesday convened a technically plagued virtual town hall to tout the Obama administration’s politically plagued and virtually ignored long-term transportation package – this coming a day after a new poll showed that the American people really aren’t concerned enough to pay the tab, and after voters in Missouri overwhelmingly proved the point at the polls.

August 7, 2014

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CNBC series an ‘outrageously inaccurate’ view of trucking, ATA says

ATA President and CEO Bill Graves has written CNBC to express “disappointment” over the depiction of the industry in a recent series of reports on trucking – and to invite the network to the upcoming truck driving championships to see “just how serious our industry’s commitment to safety is.”

August 7, 2014

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‘Jammers’ could be a growing trend for cargo thieves

Cargo thieves seem to have a new tool at their disposal, according to FreightWatch International, who says two recent incidents “may indicate the beginning of a trend” for those looking to steal trailers or their contents.

August 6, 2014

Final rule eliminating zero-defect driver vehicle inspection reports expected in November

A federal rule to rescind the requirement that drivers submit vehicle inspection reports when no defects were found has made its way to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget and is expected to be published as a Final Rule in November.

August 6, 2014

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Omnitracs to hold first joint user conference, Feb 8-11, in Dallas

Omnitracs, a provider of fleet management systems to transportation and logistics companies, announced its first-ever joint user conference—Omnitracs Outlook 2015 — is taking place Feb. 8-11, 2015, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

August 6, 2014

The Bendix guide to air disc brake friction replacement

As the performance benefits of air disc brake technology continue to gain the confidence of the commercial vehicle industry, fleets and drivers that have already adopted air disc brakes are seeing firsthand the long-term service advantages. As part of the Bendix Tech Tips series, Bendix offers a step-by-step look at replacing air disc brake friction, […]

August 6, 2014

Volvo recalling VNLs for active braking problem, Freightliner recalling Cascadias for axle weak spots

Volvo and Freightliner each issued recalls in late June, made public this week. Volvo’s recall affects 2011-2015 Volvo VNL and 2014-2015 VNM models, and Freightliner’s affects 2015 Cascadia, 122SD and Business Model M2 models.

August 6, 2014

Certain 2011-2015 Volvo VNLs (left) and 2015 Freightliner Cascadias (right) are affected by the recalls.

Class 8 orders continue big gains, see 71% y/y increase

Truck orders in July were “tremendous,” FTR says, and if they continue at current rates, they could challenge the industry’s current capacity crisis by year’s end.

August 6, 2014

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Clean energy advocates are urging regulators in California, New York, and Washington to mandate ZEV truck price disclosure as a condition for state incentives.

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