Ryder System Inc. said it has begun an online natural gas truck training program for its 6,000 North American maintenance employees.
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Optronics 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, 2015SkyBitz, P.S.I. Collaborate on Tire Pressure Information Solution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A remote asset-tracking and information-management service provider and a tire pressure systems firm have teamed up in what they’re calling a perfect marriage.
February 16, 2015Optronics Reveals New LED SuperLamp Technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International unveiled a new LED SuperLamp technology line of truck lights here that the company said boosts performance by re-engineering electrical components with chemical- and ultraviolet light-resistant coating.
February 15, 2015FAA Proposes Opening Skies to Drones But Not For Delivering Packages
President Obama’s administration took the first step to opening the skies above the United States to widespread civilian drone flights while proposing strict limits on commercial operations, including the use of drones as a delivery vehicle.
February 15, 2015LiveOnWeb Video Preview: Taking Your Questions Now for Trucks and Tech Program
Send in your questions now — or come talk to us at booth 2335 at TMC — for our Feb. 25 LiveOnWeb show focused on trucks and technology. Watch our one-minute video preview that tees up our planned discussions of ELDs and tech consolidation.
February 13, 2015NTSB Urges Greater Attention to Truck Maintenance Issues
WASHINGTON — Trucking companies with poor safety records should redouble their maintenance efforts and pay particular attention to brake systems, the acting chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board said.
February 16, 2015