WASHINGTON 鈥 Advancements in self-driving vehicle technology require a set of national guidelines aimed at promoting safety and ensuring smooth connectivity across freight corridors, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said Jan. 25.
January 30, 2017Perspective, Business, Government, Safety, Logistics, Technology, Equipment
Opinion: ATA Intends to Build on 2016 Successes
The new year often brings changes. And rarely has that been as true as this year, as we have just inaugurated a new president who appears poised to change Washington. It鈥檚 also a time of renewed focus, to reflect on where we are and look forward and position for success.
January 30, 2017Business, Technology
Federal Policy on Autonomous Vehicles Needed to Enable Rollout, Backers Say
Business, Technology
Columbia Basin College Trucking Into the Future With $100,000 Truck Driving Simulator
鈥淟oading the virtual world,鈥 Bud Stephens said as he fired up Columbia Basin College鈥檚 newest tool to train future truck drivers.
January 27, 2017Business, Technology
Vnomics Introduces 鈥楾rue Fuel Score鈥 to Assess Driver Efficiency
Vnomics Corp. has introduced a more comprehensive driver scoring model for True Fuel, its fuel optimization platform.
January 27, 2017Business, Technology
Capital Goods Orders Rose More Than Forecast in December
Orders for U.S. capital goods advanced more than forecast in December, showing businesses were adjusting investment plans amid prospects for stronger economic growth.
January 27, 2017Business, Technology
ERoad Adds Max Speed Alert
Electronic logging device supplier ERoad has introduced Max Speed Alert, a new feature for its fleet management system designed to support safe driving.
January 26, 2017Business, Technology
J. J. Keller, McLeod Offer Hours of Service Integration
J. J. Keller & Associates and McLeod Software said they have partnered to help their shared fleet customers better manage drivers鈥 hours of service and order planning.
January 26, 2017Business, Technology
Automotive Cybersecurity Group Reaches Out to Commercial Vehicle Sector
The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which is focused on cybersecurity protections, announced it would develop criteria to include the commercial vehicle segment in its membership.
January 26, 2017Business, Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service in South Carolina
Drivewyze Inc. said it has introduced its PreClear weigh-station bypass service to South Carolina, making it the 38th state where the service is available.
January 26, 2017Business, Technology
SunteckTTS Adopts Transflo Telematics System
Pegasus TransTech announced that transportation firm SunteckTTS has adopted the Transflo Telematics system to implement electronic driver logs and workflow management.
January 26, 2017