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FMCSA conducting bus safety crackdown
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Thursday, May 17, announced that the agency and its state and local law enforcement partners this week are conducting safety inspections of motorcoaches, tour buses, school buses and other commercial passenger buses in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Beginning May 11 and running through May 20, […]
May 17, 2012
Business
NHTSA rule would mandate stability systems on large trucks, buses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday, May 16, proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches and other large buses for the first time ever. The U.S. Department of Transportation said NHTSA research shows the technology could prevent up to 56 percent […]
May 16, 2012
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FedEx closes in on vehicle fleet fuel efficiency goal
FedEx Express on Wednesday, May 16, announced significant progress toward its goal to make its vehicle fleet 20 percent more fuel-efficient by 2020, adding the FedEx Express vehicle fleet is now 16.6 percent more fuel efficient through fiscal year 2011 than it was in 2005. FedEx Express said 20 percent of the diesel vehicle pickup […]
May 16, 2012
Business
Isuzu, Freightliner make CNG news at ACT Expo
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America on Wednesday, May 16, announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) low-cab-forward trucks more quickly for their customers. When placing orders for new trucks, Isuzu dealers can select a ship-thru option to indicate that they have arranged to have the […]
May 16, 2012
Business
Clark: Alternative fuels key to American economic prosperity
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark on Tuesday, May 15, said the investment, development and use of alternative fuel technologies in all sectors of American life is more than simply a means of weening the United States off foreign oil – it’s also the most important component for establishing a new golden age of economic […]
May 15, 2012
Business
FTR Shippers Conditions Index steadies in March
FTR Associates on Monday, May 14, said its Shippers Conditions Index for March did not show much change from the previous month. The SCI sums up all market influences that affect shippers; a reading above zero suggests a favorable shipping environment, while a reading below zero is unfavorable. The index currently stands at -5.3, representing […]
May 14, 2012
Business
Kenworth, Roush CleanTech products on display at ACT Expo 2012
Kenworth Truck Co. will showcase four alternative fuel trucks in its booth (No. 144) during the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo Tuesday-Thursday, May 15-17, at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. Roush CleanTech is speaking, exhibiting and sponsoring at the 2012 ACT Expo to show how domestically produced, clean and cost-efficient propane autogas is a […]
May 14, 2012
Business
FMCSA unveils multilingual bus safety checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled its multilingual Bus Safety Consumer Checklist in eight different languages: Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Japanese and Vietnamese. Free to the public at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/pcs/index.aspx, the bus safety checklist encourages travelers to first look at the on-road safety performance, safety rating and consumer complaint history […]
May 14, 2012
Business
FMCSA formally rescinds 2010 EOBR final rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that formally rescinds its April 2010 final rule concerning electronic onboard recorders for hours-of-service compliance. FMCSA’s action responds to a court decision that vacated the rule that would have mandated EOBRs on all trucks used by certain noncompliant carriers. The U.S. Court of Appeals […]
May 12, 2012
Business
Power pedestals added at California Pilot Travel Center
Plug-in power now is available at the Pilot Travel Center at Exit 745 on Interstate 5 in Weed in Northern California. Electrical connections for 36 truck parking spaces have been installed, allowing drivers to operate heating, air conditioning and cab appliances without running the engine during their mandatory 10-hour rest periods. The Weed location is […]
May 12, 2012
Business
Eaton’s Stucky to discuss hybrid systems at ACT Expo
Eaton Corp. will share insights into hybrid system integration with vehicle manufacturers and body builders at the Alternative Clean Technologies Expo Tuesday-Thursday, May 15-17, in Long Beach, Calif. Alex Stucky, integration manager for Eaton’s hybrid power division, will present “Meeting OEM and Body Builder Standards for Hybrid Power Systems Integration” on Wednesday, May 16. “Eaton’s […]
May 12, 2012
Business
FHWA final rule eliminates traffic sign replacement deadlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday, May, 10, announced the elimination of 46 regulations on traffic signs to provide more flexibility for state and local governments, including allowing communities to replace traffic signs when they are worn out rather than requiring signs to be replaced by a specific date. “Some of these burdensome deadlines […]
May 10, 2012
Business
GE Capital Fleet app helps fleets make vehicle purchasing decisions
GE Capital Fleet announced the launch of IntelliGauge, a mobile fuel and CO2 calculator application designed to allow users to compare components of their current vehicles against future vehicles, helping companies and consumers make informed decisions on their vehicle purchases. IntelliGauge, available at www.geintelligauge.com, is free to use and is optimized for use on iPads, […]
May 10, 2012
Business
GreenMan subsidiary receives EPA OK for 55 engine family applications
GreenMan Technologies announced that its American Power Group Inc. subsidiary has received online notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that its recent Clean Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Engine Conversion Submission has been approved for the following Outside Useful Life (“OUL”) engines: Caterpillar C15 (2006-2004), C13 (2006-2004), C11 (2006-2004), C-16 (2002-1998) C-15 (2003-1998), C-12 (2003-1998) […]
May 10, 2012
Business
Safety system market poised for growth, study shows
The continuing problem of too many Class 4-8 truck safety technologies chasing too few consumer dollars has stalled their market penetration, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan. However, the safety systems market is poised for a steep growth trajectory over the next five to seven years due to a tighter regulatory environment, introduction […]
May 9, 2012
Business
FMCSA posts 2012-2016 Strategic Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Wednesday, May 9, published on its Website the final version of its “2012-2016 Strategic Plan: Preventing Crashes … Saving Lives,” a document the agency says presents a new comprehensive direction to focus its efforts on outreach, oversight and enforcement resources directed at the entire CMV transportation lifecycle. FMCSA […]
May 9, 2012
Business
Sunny Delight deploys CNG fleet through Transplace
Transplace, a provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, and Sunny Delight Beverages Co. announced the successful implementation of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet in Southern California. The CNG fleet, deployed by Glacier Transportation, has effectively lowered greenhouse gas emissions and reduced fuel costs for the beverage company. The five-year arrangement transports Sunny […]
May 8, 2012
Business
Industry, advocacy groups press Congress for ELD mandate
In a letter sent to members of the House and Senate currently negotiating the highway bill in conference, several industry and advocacy groups, urged the retention of the Senate’s proposed mandate for electronic logging devices. “The National Transportation Safety Board has repeatedly recommended to the DOT that all trucks and buses be equipped with [electronic […]
May 7, 2012
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