ATLANTA — AIRman Products has unveiled an automated cranking system that eliminates the manual labor required to raise and lower a trailer’s landing gear.
February 26, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
AIRman Unveils Automated System for Trailer Landing Gear
Business, Technology, Safety
Why Cyberattacks Should Be Concerning to Trucking
The trucking industry has improved with the use of technology, but the advancement has also increased the risk of cyberattacks.
February 25, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
ATA, HudsonCyber Team on Security Program
ATLANTA — American Trucking Associations and HudsonCyber on Feb. 25 announced an affinity program for ATA members though which motor carriers of all sizes can gain access to the company’s cloud-based cybersecurity suite.
February 25, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
The Importance of Honesty Between Fleets and Service Dealers at 2020 TMC
Government reporter Eleanor Lamb recaps the managers and trucking executives discussion about how to maximize uptime at 2020 TMC on Feb. 25.
February 25, 2020Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
FMCSA Announces Tech-Celerate Now at 2020 TMC
Tech-Celerate Now, FMCSA’s first-of-its-kind program to bring together government agencies and private sector industry leaders to promote advanced driver assist systems, got a boost at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.
February 25, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Michelin Announces New Digital Trailer Maintenance and Repair Program
ATLANTA — Michelin Services and Solutions is a major step in helping trucking companies lessen the pain of fleet trailer repairs and maintenance, Michelin North America said of its new digital services platform.
February 24, 2020Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Alcoa Debuts New Lightweight Wheel, Bore Design
ATLANTA — Alcoa Wheels introduced a new wheel for heavy-truck applications that the company said is the lightest wheel it has produced, and which features a design that reduces contact with the wheel hub, which it said can combat corrosion.
February 24, 2020Government, Safety
AASHTO Conference Will Press for Highway Funding
State transportation officials will be asked to use their voices to push through highway funding at a major conference in Washington this week. Here's our Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 24, 2020Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla to Face Fresh Autopilot Scrutiny After Company Snubs NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board on Feb. 25 will convene its second hearing on a fatal crash involving Tesla Inc.’s automated driver-assist technology, even though the pioneering automaker hasn’t filed formal responses to recommendations stemming from the first one more than two years ago.
February 24, 2020Government, Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
UPS Requests Exemption for Driver-Trainees to Operate Doubles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Feb. 24 that it is seeking comment on a 2019 request from United Parcel Service Inc. in which the carrier seeks a five-year renewable exemption from federal regulations in order to allow its driver-trainees with commercial learner permits to operate twin 28-foot trailers on public roads.
February 24, 2020