CCJ StaffEquipment controlsFormer FMCSA boss joins autonomous startupSelf-driving tech companies are becoming a popular landing spot for former USDOT leadership.May 5, 2021RegulationsFMCSA evaluating driver vision standard at upcoming meetingThe agency's Medical Review Board will evaluate comments received on a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the vision standard for truck drivers. Also: New risk-management app from Overhaul; seasonal weight restrictions lifted in Mich.; more.May 5, 2021RegulationsRegs violations fines increased; thousands of Internationals recalledDOT has increased fines across all agencies, including FMCSA, for regulations violations. Also: Navistar is recalling more than 10,000 International trucks; Daimler launching products, services to support electric truck buyers; more.May 4, 2021ProductsDayton Parts debuts new shocksThe CARGOMAXX HD line of shock absorbers is a premium replacement offering.May 3, 2021RegulationsFuel haulers seek COVID hours of service waiverSeveral national organizations that advocate for truck stops, travel centers and convenience stores petitioned FMCSA to have fuel haulers added to the COVID hours of service waiver. Also: New names for several Paccar Powertrain components.May 3, 2021BusinessCargo theft incidents down slightly year-over-year, CargoNet reportsCargoNet says reports of industry-related fraud schemes increased year-over-year in 2021's first quarter, while outright theft of trucking vehicles or cargo decreased slightly. Also: New ADAS guides, videos from FMCSA program; former fleet owner passes.April 30, 2021MaintenanceSurvey finds varied roadside maintenance intervalsDuring the fourth quarter, the average fleet operated 36,315 miles between unscheduled road repairs, largely in line with previous quarters. Also, Roehl Transport gives drivers another raise.April 29, 2021ADASEnhanced Bendix Wingman Fusion features now available for retrofitMulti-Lane AEB was previously unavailable on earlier iterations of Fusion.April 28, 2021TrucksMack celebrating 100th anniversary in CanadaMack introduced a special badge to commemorate the anniversary that will be used in various applications throughout the year. Also: Women in Trucking names Driver of the Year; Daimler, Paccar, Utility Trailer recall equipment;April 28, 2021MaintenanceTrimble, TA collaborate on maintenance software platformTravelCenters of America and Trimble on Monday announced a software integration. Also, Rand McNally on Monday released a new edition of its Road Atlas.April 27, 2021Page 1 of 12Next PageTop StoriesBusinessWhy is driver utilization so low?Did you know the average OTR truckload driver averages less than 40 hours/week of driving?TelematicsHow to (and how not to) use trucking telematicsDriver/operator coaching/trainingDriving safety with dataCCJ InnovatorsTrailiner strategy prevents dispatch miscues, reduces turnoverTrucksWe got to test Peterbilt's new medium duty trucks
