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Workforce
Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires
The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.
February 27, 2025
Business
ATRI calls on carriers for 2024 operational costs data
The organization is looking to compile data for its annual Operational Costs benchmarking report. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens new facilities in Virginia, North Carolina; Nikola recalls hydrogen-electric trucks; ownership-reporting requirement delay sought.
February 25, 2025
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March 1, 2026
Technology
Mack adding auto updates, parameter flexibility to connectivity platform
Mack Trucks boosting connected vehicle capabilities with automated software update features.
February 24, 2025
Emissions
Trump administration suspends EV charger grant program
Groups representing truck stops and other fuel retailers applauded the administration's decision to reassess the program rather than end it. Also: Electric Freightliner, Volvo trucks recalled; hazard-light issue promps recall of Kenworths, Peterbilts.
February 11, 2025
Workforce
Mexico, Canada get 30-day delay on tariffs
Mexico, Canada get 30-day delay on tariffs that would have started today. Also: Maverick Transportation road trainer and Army vet Darryl Hammond will pilot the fleet's latest veterans-support truck; XPO recognizes 246 million-mile safe drivers; more
February 4, 2025
Recalls
Medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled for sticking throttle
The throttle assemblies in more than 1,100 trucks may contain an oversized magnet carrier, causing the pedal to stick. Also: Saia LTL to sponsor NASCAR team; Peterbilt names new GM; Mack Pinnacles recalled for air brakes issue.
January 28, 2025
Technology
Software unifies data across disparate technologies on the truck
Fleet HD runs data from tractor and trailer against its advanced rules engine to provide real-time alerts on high-priority maintenance issues to improve mean time between failures, mean time to repair and maintenance cost per mile.
January 21, 2025
Equipment
FMCSA allows fleets to self-certify maintenance training with TMC RPs
A 5-year exemption granted Thursday allows technicians to skip a federally required one-year of training if they have received training based on TMC’s Recommended Practices.
January 17, 2025
Components
Clarios leverages machine learning and AI to monitor battery performance
New machine learning and AI features promise predictive maintenance and idle reduction opportunities for fleet managers.
January 6, 2025
Service and repair
Living with sensor-ship
The implementation of engine controller ECUs and ABS braking systems in the 1990s really began the waterfall growth in software and sensors in the trucking industry.
December 19, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Common ways your lubricants get contaminated before they’re in your truck
Dirt, water, and other contaminants can enter lubricant at various stages, from storage to use, and these contaminants can cause increased wear and tear on engine components, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
December 13, 2024
Recalls
Paccar recalls 220,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks as Bendix ECU recall expands
Bendix has expanded its recall of its EC80 Advanced ECUs, and Paccar has issued a recall for more than 220K trucks with the affected ECUs. Also: Averitt names new VP of dedicated sales; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Tennessee organization.
December 13, 2024
Government affairs
Truck parking expansion project underway in Connecticut
The state has begun a $31 million project that will expand public truck parking in the state by around 44%. Also: International recalls eMV and HX trucks; fleet owner ordered to pay restitution for fraud scheme; SEFL relocates Kentucky terminal.
December 10, 2024
Technology
PSI’s TireView offers API integration
PSI's customizable APIs enables real-time data and seamless fleet management.
November 27, 2024
Maintenance
Importance of tire air pressure during winter months
Cold weather affects tire air pressure and leads to potential consequences for underinflated or overinflated tires.
November 21, 2024
Maintenance
Tips to improve the life of commercial truck tires
Various studies have found that around 10% of fleets are running underinflated tires, with about 5% of tires more than 20 psi under.
November 20, 2024
Telematics
Inside Volvo's customer Uptime Center
How Volvo's Uptime Center keeps trucks and drivers on the road.
November 19, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Three ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list
The Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.
November 19, 2024
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