A new truck climbing lane and automated anti-icing systems are among the projects a $12 million federal grant will support in La Plata County, Colo.
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ELD Update With Marc Moncion of Fleet Complete
Marc Moncion, head of safety, compliance and regulatory affairs with Fleet Complete, discusses the process for certification of ELDs and how AOBRDs factor into the upcoming Dec. 18 mandate.
August 11, 2017NTDC Veteran Cates Lauds Caliber of Drivers at Championships
ORLANDO, Fla. — During the first two days of the National Truck Driving Championships, Rick Cates, a tall, soft-spoken gentleman with white hair and glasses, monitored aspects of the pretrip portion of the competition.
August 11, 20172017 NTDC: Bumper Cam Skills Competition
Go along for the ride via "Bumper Cam" as a driver maneuvers on the National Truck Driving Championships skills test course at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
August 11, 2017Drivers Celebrate Safety as NTDC Kicks Into High Gear
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of drivers set to compete in the National Truck Driving Championships were asked to first pledge a commitment to safety, honesty and respect.
August 10, 2017As Robots Take the Wheel, Driving Skills Begin to Hit the Skids
If your car can hit the brakes in an emergency and check your blind spots, will that make you a worse driver? Increasingly, automakers are worrying it may.
August 10, 2017Confident Rookies, Veterans Review Course on NTDC’s First Day
ORLANDO, Fla. — Miguel “Mikey” Corral, a FedEx Freight driver making his second appearance at a National Truck Driving Championship, intends to be repetitive and consistent during the next few days of competition.
August 9, 2017Cargo Thefts Decline Sharply in Second Quarter, but $17.2 Million Worth of Freight Still Stolen
Thieves stole $17.2 million worth of cargo in the United States and Canada during the second quarter of 2017, down from $35.1 million in the year-ago period, data tracking firm CargoNet reported.
August 9, 2017Unions Urge Slowdown as Self-Driving Car Laws Pick Up Speed
Labor unions are urging a slowdown as lawmakers fast-track legislation to allow self-driving vehicles on the road, a potential boon to some union jobs and an existential threat to others.
July 28, 2017