Geotab, Garmin Offer ELD Bundle
Telematics provider Geotab has begun offering the Geotab Garmin ELD Bundle, which it says is a driver-friendly and durable solution for ELD compliance that helps fleets improve productivity, increase driver safety, and strengthen compliance.
FedEx Orders 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks
FedEx says the 20 Semi, all-electric trucks will be operated by FedEx Freight in its less-than-truckload business unit.
Most Transportation Companies Plan to Grow Workforce in 2018
HireRight’s survey found that while the majority of transportation companies planned to increase their workforce in 2018, they were concerned about how difficult it was to find qualified candidates.
Les Schwab Recalls Retread Truck Tires
Les Schwab is recalling 41,336 steel-belted radial retread truck tires because the vulcanizing compound used during the process may not have been completely cured, which can lead to incomplete adhesion of the tread to the tire casing.
Denso Brings Autonomous Vehicle Research and Development to Israel
Denso Corporation has launched a satellite research and development team in Israel, aimed at accelerating advanced technologies such as automated driving, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
NYSA, truckers: Reviving truck ban would hurt NY-NJ
Trucks at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Photo credit: Hugh R. Morley.
The New York Shipping Association (NYSA), three trucking groups and a New Jersey retailers group told two members of the US House of Representatives that their…
How to Properly Maintain Heavy Haul Trailers
Heavy-haul trailers see it all — rocks, ruts, bumps and jolts. It all translates to an increased risk of damage and it is vital that trailers are maintained properly.
Continental Unveils 21st Century “CB Radio”
Continental’s new VoicR application transforms the 40-year-old analog CB radio communication technology into a real-time, ad hoc voice-and location-based digital social network.
Q. Recently, because of a hardware failure, I had to replace the ELD in one of our fleet’s trucks. What do I need to do to make sure that driver’s records are up-to-date?
A. In the case of replacement — because of a hardware or other failure — or equipment reset, it’s required that…
Q. During the course of the week, my drivers switch trucks several times. We’re using two different ELD solutions from different providers that are incompatible with each other, so there’s a high prob
A. It’s the responsibility of the fleet and the driver to make sure that all of the record of duty status (RODS) information required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA), including hours of service (HOS) data, is available for review during a roadside inspection…