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Technology: Page 164

Robots, driverless trucks and your trucking job

Autonomous vehicles will revolutionize the industry in the coming decades. What will a “truck driver” job look like then?

March 19, 2015

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Cummins to launch two-stage turbocharger for Nissan Titan at MATS

Huddersfield, UK – Cummins Turbo Technologies, a global engineering leader in turbocharger technology, will officially launch its new Two-Stage turbocharger powering the 2016 Nissan TITAN XD at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) this month. The next generation Two-Stage System with Rotary Turbine Control (RTC) is Cummins’ most sophisticated turbocharger to date, delivering high efficiency, excellent […]

March 18, 2015

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Regulatory update: When to expect rules on e-logs, speed limiters and Safety Fitness Determination

Rules to mandate electronic logging devices and speed limiters are both expected this year, along with a proposed Safety Fitness Determination rule and Final Rules for FMCSA’s driver coercion prohibition initiative and the establishment of the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

March 17, 2015

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Acceptance of dash-mounted cameras growing, vendor says

Most customers are initially resistant to the in-cab cameras because drivers typically resent the intrusion, says SmartDrive’s Steve Mitgang. Once the value is fully explained, and in some cases a small group of drivers volunteers to test an in-cab camera, 99 percent of the customers see the value in a dual-cam system.

March 16, 2015

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Mack announces telematics upgrade for mDrive automated transmission

Expanding its commitment to enhancing Uptime Solutions for customers, Mack Trucks announced today that Mack GuardDog Connect, the proactive integrated telematics system, will monitor critical fault codes for Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmissions. Critical fault codes are those that signify a major issue which could result in a vehicle being out of operation. GuardDog Connect will begin monitoring […]

March 16, 2015

Bendix publishes maintenance guidelines for stability and collision mitigation systems

The commercial vehicle industry is adopting full-stability and collision mitigation technologies in ever-increasing numbers as it strives to enhance driver and highway safety. Full stability may soon be a mandated technology, as the final rule on the systems for Class 7 and Class 8 tractors is expected from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) […]

March 16, 2015

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WABCO showcases advanced safety systems at Indian truck race

WABCO Holdings Inc. will demonstrate its advanced safety technologies at Tata Motors’ T1 PRIMA Truck Racing Championship 2015 as the official Braking Technology Partner. Tata Motors will host a second season of India’s premier truck racing event on March 15, 2015 at the Buddh International Formula 1 Circuit in Greater Noida. Six racing teams will compete […]

March 16, 2015

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The Internet of Things, explained

When we think of the Internet of Things in trucking today, we tend to focus on the rapidly evolving world of vehicle telematics and prognostication. But, in all likelihood, the reality of this trend will extend much deeper into our lives.

March 13, 2015

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TCA annual convention: Roundup of tech news, announcements

A number of companies showcased new technologies and announced new customers during the 77th annual conference of the Truckload Carriers Association, held March 8-11 in Kissimmee, Fla.

March 13, 2015

Craig Transportation selects Rand McNally’s TND 760

Using the TND 760 devices, Craig Transportation expects a significant decrease in processing errors, along with an increase in the speed of information flowing throughout the organization.

March 13, 2015

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BlueTree Systems converts in-cab technology to Android

BlueTree has developed a new ELD-style recording device, the BT500, and re-wrote its software applications to run on smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system.

March 12, 2015

Coach Nick Saban to keynote CCJ’s Spring Symposium

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will deliver the the keynote address at CCJ’s Spring Symposium on Wednesday, May 20, in Birmingham, Ala., at the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort.

March 12, 2015

TCA annual convention: Roundup of show news, announcements and more

The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2015 Annual Convention is taking place this week in Orlando, Fla. Here’s a quick look with links at all of the news and announcements from the show.

March 11, 2015

Omnitracs announces customer agreements with Interstate Distributor, Pride Transport

Interstate Distributor is now using Omnitracs’ Mobile Computing Platforms — both MCP50s and MCP110s — across its 1,500-truck fleet, and Pride Transport has implemented Omnitracs Analytics’ Driver Retention Model across its entire fleet of 400 power units.

March 10, 2015

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Could Apple’s new ‘Research Kit’ be the answer to improving driver health?

Apple’s Research Kit could enable fleets to develop apps to track driver health — things like sleep time, steps taken, heart rate and more — in real-time.

March 10, 2015

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PeopleNet upgrades Web interface with ALK Maps

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility platforms, has replaced its use of Google Maps with the ALK Maps interactive mapping platform.

March 10, 2015

U.S. Xpress deploying SkyBitz tracking, cargo sensors, on 16,500 trailers

During the TCA conference, SkyBitz announced that U.S. Xpress will be deploying its SkyBitz as a Service platform across its fleet.

March 9, 2015

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Sneak peek: why Celadon is CCJ’s 2015 Innovator of the Year

Celadon broke the mold starting five years ago by developing new software tools and changing job responsibilities to achieve its vision for a new culture of service.

March 8, 2015

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FMCSA boots 133 ELDs off registry in fraud crackdown

Federal regulators pulled 133 non-compliant electronic logging devices off the public registry and gave motor carriers 60 days to replace them.

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Truckload rates hold steady as holiday freight season tests limited capacity

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Heavy-Duty parts inflation slows to .4% nationwide, masking steep regional swings

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Proposed rail merger would slash 2.1 billion long-distance truck miles from the highway annually, report finds

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PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition

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