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PRINCETON, N.J. — Truck makers’ increasing emphasis on powertrain integration and remote diagnostics will have a heavy influence on the telematics industry in the years ahead, an official at Daimler Trucks North America said.

The Intermodal Association of North America pegged first-quarter truck/rail shipment growth at 2%, which was achieved despite a drop in international cargo due to West Coast port delays.

The National Transportation Safety Board on April 29 issued a recommendation that heavy truck and bus fleet operators deploy in-cab video system recorder technology to monitor their drivers.

In 1994, after several years of preparation alcohol testing was announced for truck and bus drivers in both interstate and intrastate commerce. These regulations “build on the transportations industry‘s track record with drug testing over the past three years,” said Transportation Secretary Federico Pena.

BOSTON — Proper tire inflation saves money, tank truck executives meeting here were reminded.

BOSTON — The nation’s tank truck industry will not grow as rapidly this year as it did from 2011 to 2013, but volumes hauled will remain strong, especially as gross domestic product recovers from a flat first quarter.