Roughly one out of every seven trucks and buses inspected during a one-day special brake safety law-enforcement effort in September was placed out of service for brake-related violations, according to the group that coordinated the inspections.
November 7, 2017Business, Technology, Safety
Brake Safety Day Leaves 14% of Trucks Out of Service for Violations, CVSA Says
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
First Self-Driving Shuttle on Public Roads to Launch in Las Vegas
On Nov. 8, Las Vegas residents and visitors will get a chance to hop on the country’s first autonomous shuttle to operate on public roads, thanks to a partnership with AAA.
November 7, 2017Business, Technology
UPS, Coyote Join Blockchain in Trucking Alliance
UPS Inc. announced Nov. 7 it has joined the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance to assist in creating industry standards and protocols to enable blockchain platforms to operate together with established technologies.
November 7, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Self-Driving Cars Could Save Lives Even Before They’re Perfected, Report Says
Putting self-driving cars on the road sooner rather than later could save hundreds of thousands of lives, according to a report released Nov. 6 by Rand Corp., a Santa Monica policy research nonprofit.
November 7, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Pre-Heaters Enable Reliable Engine Starts in Cold Weather
Diesel-fired engine pre-heaters can help ensure reliable engine starts in cold-weather conditions while reducing engine wear, preventing service calls and boosting driver satisfaction, fleets said.
November 6, 2017Business, Technology, Safety
TruNorth Introduces App for Breakdown Claims Processing
Warranty programs provider TruNorth launched an app designed to help truckers get back on the road faster after a breakdown.
November 6, 2017Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous
How Many Warehouse Robots Does It Take to Fill a Grocery Order?
The U.K.’s biggest online grocer hit a milestone this year: Ocado Group put together an order of 50 items, including produce, meat and dairy, in five minutes.
November 6, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, TCA
Qualcomm Confirms Broadcom’s $100 Billion Buyout Offer
Qualcomm confirmed Nov. 6 that it received a buyout offer from Broadcom of $70 a share in cash and stock.
November 6, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
Fontaine Offers Lightweight Steel Fifth Wheel
Fontaine Fifth Wheel now offers the Fontaine 6NWB, the lightest steel fifth wheel assembly in the industry, according to the company.
November 6, 2017Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous, Perspective
Opinion: Emerging Evolution of Freight Brokerage
Freight and logistics always have depended on the human touch, but technology is getting smarter and many brokers wonder if their efforts will become unnecessary.
November 3, 2017