Telogis Updates WorkPlan App to Further Automate HOS
Telogis has updated its WorkPlan hours of service module, allowing drivers to select the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 150-air-mile non-CDL short-haul exemption upon login.
Future Line Opens New Manufacturing Facility
Future Line Manufacturing, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has announced the opening of its latest manufacturing facility.
Biodiesel Blooms from Algae in Chile
Scientists at the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile contend that if biodiesel made from microalgae is used to power trucks and buses, it could cut GHG emissions by as much as 80%, according to a Reuters report.
Volvo Issues Upbeat Truck Forecast Heading into Fall
Citing positive North American market trends, Volvo is predicting a Class 8 market of approximately 215,000 units by year’s end.
Volvo Issues Upbeat Truck Forecast Heading into Fall
Citing positive North American market trends, Volvo is predicting a Class 8 market of approximately 215,000 units by year’s end.
As cow haulers applaud ELD exemption in DOT funding bill, legislation advances
A bill that would exempt carriers from state laws requiring paid meal and rest breaks for drivers and, at least short term, exempt livestock haulers from compliance with the federal electronic logging device has been passed by the House Appropriations Committee’s transportation subcommittee.
Mack Trucks teases new highway truck
GREENSBORO, NC – In preparation for the highly anticipated debut of its next-generation highway model, Mack Trucks recently launched a campaign featuring sneak-peek photos, behind-the-scenes video, and other exclusive material. Visitors to www.macktrucks.com/newmack can sign up to receive notifications as…
Navistar OnCommand Telematics Now Available for Purchase
Navistar has made its integrated OnCommand Connection Telematics solution available for purchase. It includes OnCommand Connection Telematics, Advanced Remote Diagnostics, and Electronic Driver Log.
Windsheildink rolls out new services in mobile app
TORONTO, Ont. — Windshieldink announced this month the launch of three new business services, Fleeter, Alerter, and Connects all of which work in unison with the existing Windshieldink mobile app and expand the functionality of this license plate messaging platform.…
Daimler Accused of Tampering with Diesel Emissions
Munich-based newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on July 12 that Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt is investigating whether the exhaust-gas treatment systems of certain diesel-powered cars and vans built by Daimler have been manipulated by illegal software that eliminates emission measurements taken during testing and on the road.