Orders for durable goods rose in January for the first time in three months, showing manufacturing may be starting to stabilize as companies look beyond weaker global markets and cutbacks among energy producers.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
LiveOnWeb Extra: Interview with CVSA's Steve Keppler
Transport Topics technology reporter Seth Clevenger spoke with Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Executive Director Steve Keppler Feb. 24 to get his input on the coming electronic logging device mandate from FMCSA.
February 27, 2015Safety Groups Petition NHTSA for Collision Avoidance Systems
Several nonprofit safety groups have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to mandate collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems for new heavy trucks and buses.
February 23, 2015FMCSA Delays Publication of E-Log Rule to November
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said the agency plans to publish its final electronic logging device rule in November, rather than on the agency’s previous projected date of Sept. 30.
February 23, 2015Replay: LiveOnWeb Tackles ELDs and Other Tech Topics
The finalization of FMCSA's ELD rule in September will have very tangible effects on your business. We talked about that and other technology-related topics in our LiveOnWeb free Webcast. Watch the replay.
February 27, 2015Ryder to Train Maintenance Workforce on Nat Gas Tech
Ryder System Inc. said it has begun an online natural gas truck training program for its 6,000 North American maintenance employees.
February 20, 2015Optronics Unveils Anti-Theft Lighting System, LED SuperLamp Technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International, an offshore vehicle lighting manufacturer, rolled out a LampLock anti-theft lighting system and also re-engineered electrical components for its LED SuperLamp.
February 17, 2015Suspending HOS Rules Forced ELD Makers to Adjust, Executives Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A congressional mandate that suspended parts of the hours-of-service rule until Sept. 30 required electronic logging device manufacturers to make costly adjustments and retests of their software for their customers.
February 17, 2015Bose Debuts Advancements in Its Ergonomic Truck Seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bose, the manufacturer that applied its pioneering sound-blocking technology to block bumps and vibrations in truck seats, has announced upgrades to its seats, including a refined control system, improved ergonomic features and a built-in informational audio track that helps orient drivers to the new equipment.
February 16, 2015FMCSA to Publish Final ELD Rule in November
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to publish its final electronic logging device rule in November, an agency official said.
February 16, 2015