About 2% of truck drivers who use electronic logging devices have experienced a carrier interaction that they considered to be harassment and that they associated with the HOS-logging capabilities of the ELD, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver survey released Nov. 13.
November 14, 2014Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety
IFTA Might Replace Decals With an Electronic System
The International Fuel Tax Association said it is considering changing the organization’s credentials for commercial vehicles to a digital form and possibly eliminating its longstanding decals.
November 17, 2014Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Few Drivers Harassed While Using Electronic Logging Devices, Survey Finds
Business, Technology, Equipment
Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service in North Carolina
Drivewyze said North Carolina is the 30th state to offer its PreClear weigh-station bypass service.
November 10, 2014Business, Safety, Equipment, Autonomous
Class 8 Orders Skyrocket
New Class 8 truck orders skyrocketed in October to 46,200 units, the second-highest level recorded, as large fleets locked in 2015 build slots, ACT Research reported.
November 10, 2014Business, Equipment
Accuride Reports Third-Quarter Income of $1.2 Million
Accuride Corp. reported a third-quarter income of $1.2 million and said sales increased on strength of the North American commercial vehicle industry.
November 5, 2014Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
E-Log Device Certification Considered by FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 28 issued an “information collection request,†seeking public comment on its plans to ask electronic logging device manufacturers to register and self-certify that their products meet the agency’s technical specifications.
October 30, 2014Business, Equipment
Trucking Suppliers Report Higher 3Q Earnings
Several trucking industry suppliers reported higher third-quarter earnings, citing strength in North American on-highway markets.
October 29, 2014Business, Equipment
Wabash’s 3Q Profit Grows as Trailer Shipments Increase
Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. said third-quarter net income increased 12.8% as trailer shipments rose from year-ago levels.
October 29, 2014Business, Equipment
Cummins Reports Higher 3Q Profit, Boosts Outlook
Cummins Inc. reported higher third-quarter income on a strong North American market, and the company boosted its revenue outlook for the full year.
October 28, 2014Business, Equipment
Goodyear to Begin Fleet Testing of Air Maintenance Technology
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it will begin testing its air maintenance technology for commercial vehicles on trucking fleets in the next few months.Â
October 24, 2014