CLEVELAND — Truckers’ acceptance of advanced driver assistance systems is a key element for fleets interested in adopting these technologies, but the industrywide driver shortage presents a challenging consideration, according to American Transportatio…
Author: Eleanor Lamb
Thinking About Shifting to Electric Trucks? Start Planning, Panelists Say
CyMetrics Helps Trucking Companies Close the Gap for Cyber-Risk
CLEVELAND — Trucking company leaders interested in identifying cyber-risks may turn to CyMetrics as a resource for prioritized recommendations that are written “in English” rather than in heavy technical jargon, says their chief technology officer.
Peterson Announces Corrosion-Resistant Harness System
CLEVELAND — Peterson Manufacturing on Sept. 12 unveiled PetersonPATRIOT, a corrosion-resistant modular harness system.
Mitchell 1 Upgrades Manager SE Truck Edition Shop Management Software
CLEVELAND — Mitchell 1 announced that the latest release of its Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software includes new fleet management and communication features.
TMC’s Research Agenda Includes Vehicle Alignments, Braking Systems
CLEVELAND — American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council on Sept. 12 announced plans for upcoming research projects to evaluate the effects of total combination vehicle alignment on fuel economy and develop criteria to conduct p…
Link Manufacturing Unveils Smart Auxiliary Suspension System
CLEVELAND — Link Manufacturing Ltd. unveiled its intelligent auxiliary suspension system Sept. 12 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
FHWA Issues Emergency Relief Funding to Louisiana
Louisiana transportation officials have been issued $5 million in federal emergency relief funding to aid recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
STB Seeks Input on First- and Last Mile Rail Service Issues
The Surface Transportation Board is seeking comments on issues related to first-mile and last-mile rail service, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Sept. 8.
Maryland DOT Capital Budget Draft Considers Freight
Freight movement is a priority outlined in the Maryland Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its six-year capital budget.