ATLANTA— Rush Enterprises unveiled RushCare Parts Connect, an online system for ordering parts, at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 18.
Author: Eleanor Lamb
Aftermarket Industry Representatives Ask for Equal Access to Repair Data
ATLANTA — Equal access to vehicle repair data can help level the playing field with original equipment manufacturers, according to aftermarket industry representatives.
Omnitracs Executive Urges Carriers to Make the Switch to ELDs
ATLANTA— Tom Cuthbertson, vice president of regulatory affairs at Omnitracs, encouraged fleets to complete their transition from older systems to electronic logging devices.
Air Pressure Can Impact Drivers, Equipment, Australian Company Finds
ATLANTA — Adjustable air pressure mechanisms can save drivers time and prolong the useful lives of tires, according to AIR CTI founder Chet Cline.
TMC, PIT Group to Explore Electromagnetic Braking
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and PIT Group will expand their research partner to study electromagnetic braking systems.
Atlanta Mayor Announces Creation of City’s Own DOT
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced March 14 that her city will soon have its own transportation department.
Fuel Tax Hike Coming to Alabama in New Infrastructure Law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law the Rebuild Alabama Act, which includes a fuel tax increase to support infrastructure projects.
Sector-Specific Messaging Key to Fighting Human Trafficking, Committee Told
WASHINGTON — Training materials on the subject of human trafficking are most effective when tailored to specific industry sectors, said Kendis Paris, executive director of Truckers Against Trafficking.
Kentucky Officials Start Seasonal Eradication of Noxious Weeds
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have begun their yearly process of treating noxious weeds that spring up alongside roads.
National League of Cities Offers Guide on User Fee Programs
Local leaders interested in testing programs that assess a fee to those using their roadways now have a guide. The National League of Cities published on March 11 its report “Fixing Funding by the Mile: A Primer and Analysis of Road User Charge Systems,” which makes the case that states and cities should explore such fundraising mechanisms.