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Going beyond compliance: an inside look at the evolution of outsourcing (with video)
ITS Compliance has created a paperless service for managing safety and risk management for commercial and private fleets.
November 9, 2015
Business
Omnitracs creates model to predict serious accidents using HOS data
The company says the model is designed for any fleet using an electronic HOS management system, regardless of size.
November 4, 2015
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Business
Volvo issues recall for approximately 8,200 trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has issued two recalls recently, affecting approximately 8,200 trucks total.
November 3, 2015
Business
12.3 percent of trucks inspected placed out-of-service during Brake Safety Week
The results are in from this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Brake Safety Week held Sept. 6-12, and inspectors placed 2,321 of the 18,817 vehicles inspected out-of-service during the week for brake violations – a 12.3 percent out-of-service rate.
October 29, 2015
Business
Ruan, Searcy take home 2015 Volvo Trucks Safety Awards
Volvo Trucks North America has awarded Ruan Transportation Management Systems and Searcy Trucking Limited as recipients of the 2015 Volvo Trucks Safety Awards for their dedication to safety and training at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia. (Scroll down to see videos highlighting the safety efforts of Ruan Transportation and Searcy […]
October 19, 2015
Business
Lytx debuts ActiveVision driver performance monitoring and coaching service
After four years of development, Lytx announced the launch of a new ActiveVision service that identifies specific behavior patterns indicative of distracted and drowsy driving.
October 19, 2015
Business
Bendix moves to support Operation Safe Driver
As the commercial vehicle industry continues to engineer safer equipment and develop more effective safety systems, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognizes that the most advanced technologies must still be paired with the right support and training for skilled drivers practicing safe driving habits. Bendix supports the efforts of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) […]
October 14, 2015
Business
FMCSA making minor amendments to language in federal inspection regs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to amend regulations in two parts of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). The proposed amendments are for various provisions in the “Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation,” and the “Inspection, Repair and Maintenance” parts of the FMCSRs. The amendments come after the agency received […]
October 8, 2015
Business
Danella Companies sees big safety improvements from video-based program
Overall, the construction fleet experienced a 79 percent improvement in its safety score with a reduction in litigation expenses, better driver retention and greater operational efficiency.
October 7, 2015
Business
NHTSA extends comment period for proposed rule on underride guards, reflective tape on straight trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced it will reopen the comment period for an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that will, when final, require single-unit trucks to be equipped with rear impact guards and reflective tape on the rear and sides of the trucks to improve their visibility.
October 5, 2015
Business
Volvo recalls more than 2,800 VNL, VNM model trucks
Volvo Trucks North America has issued a recall affecting 2,863 VNL and VNM models manufactured between 2012 and 2015.
September 21, 2015
Business
Nearly 7,000 fifth wheels recalled by Fontaine after 2014 incident led to deadly crash
Fontaine Fifth Wheel has issued a recall on all Ultra LT model fifth wheels manufactured between 2009 and 2013. The recall was issued through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Aug. 12.
September 11, 2015
Business
House bill would increase Interstate weight limit to 91,000 pounds
Rep. Reid Ribble, at a press conference on Thursday, said increasing the allowable weight to 91,000 pounds with six axles would increase the industry’s productivity by increasing capacity. It would also reduce congestion and boost safety, he said.
September 10, 2015
Business
Cargo thefts likely to increase over holiday weekend, prevention firms say
FreightWatch International and CargoNet each released warnings for drivers and carriers heading into the Labor Day weekend.
September 3, 2015
Business
CVSA executive director stepping down
Stephen A. Keppler, who has served as executive director and been with the Commercial Vehicle Safety alliance for the past 15 years, is leaving CVSA to accept a position with the Intermodal Association of North America.
September 2, 2015
Business
Meritor WABCO enhances OnGuard platform (with video)
Meritor WABCO estimates the stationary functionality of OnGuardACTIVE could eliminate up to 4,500 crashes annually.
August 27, 2015
Business
Note to disgruntled former trucking editors: Trucks are not killing us
Trucking has made huge gains in terms of safety. And even more giant leaps are coming. To suggest otherwise is irresponsible and hypocritical, especially coming from someone who drew a nice paycheck from the trucking industry for 16 years.
August 24, 2015
Business
Walmart driver wins ATA’s annual truck driving championship
Ronald Emenheiser Sr., a Walmart driver based in Yorkana, Pa., won the annual event, which was hosted by the American Trucking Associations.
August 17, 2015
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