Big gains in fuel efficiency and safety lay ahead if policymakers give the industry ‘flexibility’ to achieve them, group says.
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ASA adds heavy duty observer that hears what you can't see
ASA Electronics is releasing new observation equipment for the heavy duty and commercial markets aimed at increasing safety. The Voyager VOM43HD is a 4.3-inch observation monitor that uses programmable graphic overlays to show the vehicle’s distance
Fleet Complete app helps drivers stay safe, pass inspections
Fleet Complete introduces a fully integrated stand-alone DVIR app to provide fleet operators with a new safety tool. Officially called Inspect by Fleet Complete, the new application is an independent product for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting th
EPA moves to exempt gliders from GHG rule
ATA’s Kedzie calls decision ‘perplexing’ and warns of legal challenges
DHL: E-commerce expected to increase over the holidays
Survey of customer base also finds on-time delivery becoming an especially critical metric.
National Autonomous Policy Would Benefit Trucking Industry, ATA Official Says
WASHINGTON — Developing a singular autonomous vehicle policy nationwide would facilitate testing of automated trucks and connected vehicle technologies, a senior official with American Trucking Associations said Nov. 9.
Editorial: Trucking is “Tightening Up” in 2018
“Tighten Up” is the title of a catchy 1960s ditty by Archie Bell & The Drells from Houston, Texas. It’s also an apt description of the atmosphere in the trucking industry heading into 2018.
Coming Nov. 17: LiveOnWeb's 'Powering the Trucks of Tomorrow'
Our Nov. 17 LiveOnWeb program takes a look at fuel efficiency and cost-savings gains that cleaner-running diesel and natural gas promise, as well as the intriguing potential that electric offers, even for Class 8 trucks.
Filings for Jobless Benefits Show Steady Job Market
Even with an increase last week, the level of U.S. filings for unemployment benefits indicates steady demand for workers, Labor Department figures showed Nov. 9. The average number of applications filed over the past month was the lowest in 44 years.
Private Financing Tool Rejected in House Tax Bill
Tax breaks designed to help the private sector finance infrastructure projects were not included in a Republican tax overhaul bill President Donald Trump would consider by the end of the year.