The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose last week from a three-month low, in part reflecting the typical swings during holiday periods.
February 25, 2016Special CoverageSafety
Advancement of Active Systems, Onboard Video Can Improve Safety, Suppliers Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next stage in the evolution of active safety technology for trucks could bring increased automation to the vehicle, but the human operator will continue to play a central role in fleet safety, technology suppliers said.
March 1, 2016Special CoverageBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
TrackPoint, Stemco Partner on Trailer Monitoring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — TrackPoint Systems and Stemco have partnered to provide tire pressure and mileage monitoring for untethered trailers.
February 29, 2016PerspectiveBusinessGovernmentSafety
Opinion: Technology Helps Truckers Handle Challenges
In the world of transportation, change is something we deal with every day. It becomes a challenge to manage customer demands, the regulatory landscape, positive driver experiences and big data while promoting an organizational culture that is ready to accommodate the changes happening in front of us.
February 29, 2016BusinessSafety
January US Trailer Orders Retreat; OEMs Work Off Lengthy Backlogs
U.S. trailer orders in January dropped more than 40% compared with a strong period a year earlier, reflecting large fleets already having placed orders in 2015 to secure scarce production slots in 2016, research firms said.
February 29, 2016BusinessSafetyAutonomous
Joyce Named ATA’s New Top Lobbyist
Veteran lobbyist Mike Joyce has joined American Trucking Associations as senior vice president of legislative affairs. He has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, much of it in trucking.
February 22, 2016GovernmentSafety
Proposed Rules for Sleep Apnea, Training, Speed Limiters Miss Publication Deadlines
Trucking industry regulators have missed their projected publication dates for three proposed rules originally scheduled for earlier this month.
February 22, 2016BusinessGovernmentSafetyLogistics
Amazon Expands Deliveries by Its 'On-Demand' Drivers
SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. is quietly inviting drivers for its new "on-demand" delivery service to handle its standard packages, as the online retailer known for low prices and razor-thin profit margins looks to speed up delivery times and tamp down its growing multibillion-dollar logistics bill.
February 18, 2016GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics
Biden Calls for Increased Transportation Infrastructure Investment
Vice President Joe Biden called for greater public investment in transportation infrastructure during a Feb. 17 visit to a logistics yard east of Memphis, Tennessee.
February 18, 2016BusinessSafety
Jobless Claims Decline to Lowest Level Since November
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly declined last week to a three-month low, signaling durability in the labor market.
February 18, 2016