SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced a new Controlled Substances, Health and Wellness Subcommittee at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
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Volvo Partners With Geotab to Offer Integrated ELD
SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks highlighted its investments in connected vehicle technology and introduced a fully integrated electronic logging device for its trucks through a partnership with telematics firm Geotab.
Crossword Puzzle Solution October 7, 2019
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 7, 2019 print edition.
Drowsy Driving on the Decline, but Speeding, Cellphone Use Rising, Lytx Data Shows
SAN DIEGO — Drowsy driving and instances of falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cellphone use among truck drivers has increased, according to customer data unveiled by video telematics provider Lytx.
I.D. Systems, Now PowerFleet, Buys Pointer Telocation for $140 Million
PowerFleet Inc. said it closed its acquisition of Pointer Telocation Ltd., and rebranded the company formerly known as I.D. Systems to PowerFleet Inc.
American Railroads Are Already in Recession With No End in Sight
This year’s railroad slump is getting worse as a slowdown in manufacturing threatens broader weakness in the U.S. economy.
Volvo, Geely to Merge Engine Units in Electric Car Push
Volvo Cars and China’s Geely plan to merge their engine operations into a stand-alone company, a step the Swedish automaker says will cut costs as it shifts to a fully electrified lineup.
ATA Honors 12 Federation Executives for Service to Industry
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations honored 12 state trucking and conference executives — representing a combined 165 years of experience — for their notable service to the industry at ATA’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
“Our association is strong because of the hard work of leaders like these,” incoming ATA Chairman Randy Guillot, president of Triple G Express Inc., said in a statement. “These men and women do remarkable work on behalf of ATA and the entire trucking industry, and it is our privilege to recognize them here at MCE.”
ATA said the 12 executives represent a combined 165 years of experience.
New children’s book teaches the value of trucking
The book was appropriately launched on 10-4.
Perspective: Harnessing the Power of Trucking
Throughout our lives, we rely on a multitude of goods and services to prosper as individuals and as a nation. But no industry is more central to that story than trucking.