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Fleets Heed Call to Service for a Region in Distress

Even while Hurricane Harvey lashed Houston, trucking companies navigated whatever roads were available for rescue and supply missions in response to the Texas Trucking Association’s call for volunteers.

August 31, 2017

Republicans Restore Language in House Funding Bill Calling for ELD Delay

The December mandate on electronic logging devices would not be carried out under a proposal recently added to a fiscal 2018 funding bill in the House.

August 31, 2017

Big Changes Seen in Truck, Bus Design

California is the “incubator” for commercial vehicle innovation that will spread throughout the nation, generating a wave of new powertrains and driver-assistance technologies designed to decrease truck emissions and increase safety and freight efficiency, a vehicle engineering consultant said.

August 31, 2017

Speedy Change for GHG Phase 2 Not Expected

A notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revisit parts of the Phase 2 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions from heavy- and medium-duty trucks isn’t likely to create changes quickly, as the agency has not presented plans for expedited action and environmental groups are vowing to pursue a challenge in a federal appeals court — once the case is no longer being held in abeyance.

August 31, 2017

Insurance Institute Conducts Successful Test of Side Underguard Protection

An aftermarket device that attaches to the sides of a tractor-trailer successfully prevented a midsize car from sliding underneath the trailer in a 40 mph crash test, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety officials said. See crash test video.

August 30, 2017

Mississippi Transportation Commission Opposes Longer Combination Trucks

Legislation that would authorize the use of twin 33-foot trailers nationwide would decrease safety and damage freight infrastructure, the Mississippi Transportation Commission recently told a federal policymaker.

August 30, 2017

Wabco, Nexteer Sign Long-Term Cooperation Agreement

Wabco Holdings Inc. signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Nexteer Automotive, a provider of intuitive motion control, as it prepares for the advent of self-driving commercial vehicles, according to the company.

August 30, 2017

Impact of 'Phased-In' ELD Mandate

TT's Seth Clevenger and Eric Miller discuss the impact of the Aug. 28 announcement that CVSA will employ a "phased-in" enforcement of the electronic logging device mandate that takes effect Dec. 18, 2017.

August 29, 2017

Cummins Debuts All-Electric Demonstration Truck, the Aeos

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. has unveiled a concept truck with an all-electric powertrain, highlighting the diesel engine manufacturer’s commitment to electric power as an important part of its future.

August 29, 2017

Used Class 8 Truck Sales Rise, Prices Stable in July

Sales of used Class 8 trucks improved in July, rising 19% year-over-year and 20% year-to-date, ACT Research Co. reported.

August 28, 2017