The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $60 million in awards to research groups and state departments of transportation that are exploring projects related to vehicle automation.
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Perspective: Preparing for Autonomous Repairs
As more and more vehicles with autonomous components enter the transportation landscape, the issue of repair and maintenance for those systems becomes more important for trucking fleets.
September 18, 2019Truck OEMs Say Connectivity Will Drive Future Enhancements
HOUSTON — The growth of connected-truck technology is not only reducing vehicle downtime, but also paving the way for future services and enhancing product development, according to representatives from four truck manufacturers.
September 18, 2019Fleets Using AOBRDs Prepare for ELD Transition as Dec. 16 Deadline Nears
HOUSTON — Fleets have been working closely with their technology suppliers to meet the requirements of the federal electronic logging device mandate before an exemption for older e-log systems expires in less than three months.
September 18, 2019Perspective: Trucking’s Telematics Systems Are Only as Good as the Losses They Prevent
Rising insurance premiums are a perennial stress for many motor carriers, many of which are now installing telematics systems with the latest safety technologies to mitigate cost increases.
September 16, 2019New Volvo Engine Offers Fuel Economy, Efficiency Gains
DUBLIN, Va. — The next generation of the 13-liter turbo compound engine from Volvo Trucks North America offers improved fuel economy over the current model, the company announced.
September 13, 2019Wabco Partners With Silicon Valley Firm Plug and Play
Wabco Holdings Inc. announced it has signed a three-year agreement to be an anchor partner with Plug and Play, a global innovation platform leader headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif. The Swiss company will gain access to Plug and Play’s global partnership network, which includes many startups, market disruptors and industry leaders.
September 13, 2019New York Completes $1.8 Million Bridge Strike Prevention Project
New York officials have completed a project meant to reduce bridge strikes on the King Street Bridge in Westchester County.
September 12, 2019Fleets Weigh Training, Outsourcing to Handle Time-Consuming Repairs
Increasingly, fleet managers must choose between investing in more technician tools and training or outsourcing the most time-consuming maintenance tasks that involve complex parts.
September 11, 2019NACFE Names Drivers for Regional Run on Less Showcase
Ten regional-haul drivers, whose experience ranges from one year to 42 years, will participate in the Regional Run on Less fuel efficiency roadshow from Oct. 7 through Oct. 25, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced Sept. 10.
September 10, 2019