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Tag: ATA 2016
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ATA panel: the future of trucking is âliquidity and automationâ
The panel agreed driverless trucks are coming, but did not provide a specific timeframe as to when that would happen. Uber is already in hot pursuit.
October 4, 2016
Business
Industry orgs launch new parking app to help drivers find open spaces
When the app is opened, it gives the user the option to search for parking spaces within a certain distance of their current location, up to 250 miles, or to search by state or along an interstate.
October 4, 2016
Business
Volvo rolling out Active Driver Assist platform
Volvo currently is the only OEM to fully integrate the system into its Driver Information Display.
October 4, 2016
Business
Economic panel: Slow going for U.S. economy
The anemic economic recovery also is reflected in the trucking industry, with total truckload volumes flat on a year-over-year basis, said Bob Costello, ATA chief economist and session moderator. âFreight has slowed down but we kept adding some capacity,â he said.
October 3, 2016
Business
Spear keynote hints at winds of change at ATA
Trucking remains the backbone of the nationâs freight system, but threats exist that could hinder the industryâs growth and productivity. âDonât mess with trucking,â said Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, in reference to regulatory agencies and anti-truck groups.
October 3, 2016
Business
Mack publishes Mack ASIST mobile app
The free ASIST app will feature a quick link to the Mack Uptime Center for quick repairs.
October 3, 2016
Business
Mack, Volvo ink deal with Geotab, unlocking telematics for older trucks
The agreement would enable connectivity for older Mack vehicles not currently equipped with Mackâs integrated telematics solutionMack GuardDog Connect.
October 3, 2016
Business
DTNAâs Daum: Service improvements, connectivity efforts continue
As the battle for North American Class 6-8 market share continues, Daimler Trucks North Americaâs CEO Martin Daum said the company is well-positioned to maintain its market share lead, currently at 40.9 percent year-to-date through August. âWe will make 40-plus percent the new normal,â said Daum at a press briefing during the 2016 American Trucking [âŚ]
October 3, 2016
Business
ELD mandate boots HOS as carriersâ top concern
The trucking industryâs top 10 concerns â based on surveys of carriers â were unveiled Monday. Bumping hours of service from the top of the list was the federal governmentâs ELD mandate. See the full list hereâŚ
October 3, 2016
Business
PrePass InfoRM data dashboard helps fleets improve inspection selection scores
Carriers who use PrePass now have a new tool to help them improve their safety scores by identifying and acting on their fleetâs safety trends. Called InfoRM, the dashboard provides fleets with data to help them understand what goes into the Inspection Selection System (ISS) scores enforcement agencies use to determine which trucks to inspect. [âŚ]
October 3, 2016
Business
Iowa Motor Truck Association President wins Leadership Award
As head of IMTA, Neville led a successful campaign to raise Iowaâs gas tax, has overseen the Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation which has distributed $180,000 in scholarships to young Iowans.
October 3, 2016
Business
Former White House Chief of Staff: Trucking must be united in presidential election
The 2016 presidential campaign has been marred by its lack of convention, in everything from campaign strategy to the candidates themselves.
October 3, 2016
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