The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 10 announced its long-awaited final rule requiring that interstate drivers use electronic recording devices intended to enforce hours-of-service regulations, and reduce driver fatigue and paperwork for motor carriers and drivers.
December 10, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Announces Final ELD Rule
Business, Technology, Equipment
Omnitracs to Offer Drivewyze Weigh-Station Bypass on MCP Units
Omnitracs said it will soon offer weigh-station bypass services from Drivewyze Inc. on its mobile computing platforms.
December 2, 2015Technology, Business
Volvo Promises ‘Epic’ Truck Test Video
Volvo Trucks announced that it will debut a new video in its Live Test series Dec. 3 that should be on par with its “Epic Split†YouTube video that has been viewed 81 million times.
December 2, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again
Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology
Amazon Unveils Unmanned Package Delivery Drones
Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on Nov. 29 on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology, Government
US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2
Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology
LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Tom McLeod
As founder of McLeod Software 30 years ago, President and CEO Tom McLeod has helped develop many of the transportation management advancements that has allowed trucking companies to operate more efficiently. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015Business, Technology
LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Daimler's Derek Rotz
As Director, Advanced Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America, Derek Rotz plays an integral role in the evolution of trucks that are more efficient and more capable of assisting the driver. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015Business, Technology
Google, Amazon Ramp Up Express Shipping in Southern California
The fight for online shoppers is heating up in Southern California, with Google expanding next-day delivery and Amazon.com Inc. broadening its same-day service options as the holiday shopping season gets under way.
November 20, 2015Business, Technology
LiveOnWeb Video: The Future of Trucking's Technology Factor
Part II of our series on LiveOnWeb: The Future of Trucking is now available as a replay. This episode is titled “The Technology Factor,†and looks at recent advancements as well as upcoming developments that are intended to bring more efficiencies to the industry.
November 18, 2015