FMCSA to host listening session on autonomous trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will host a public listening session on the topic of highly automated commercial vehicles. The session will take place Apr. 24 from 9:30 a.m. till noon EST. The session…
Trailer Wizards website available in Punjabi
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Trailer Wizards has announced its website is now available in Punjabi. The company notes a good percentage of the transportation industry is Punjabi-speaking and the new website will provide these customer with the tools and information they…
Wabash names Eco Flaps preferred provider
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Eco Flaps aerodynamic splash guards have been named a preferred provider by Wabash National for its commercial dry and refrigerated van trailers, the company announced. “We couldn’t be more excited about this new partnership with Wabash National,”…
OOIDA not giving up on e-log challenge
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is taking its challenge against the US electronic logging device (ELD) mandate to the Supreme Court. The organization, which represents small business truckers, appealed a court ruling handed down by…
HDTX to Feature Interactive Fuel Efficiency Roundtables
Participants in next month’s Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange event will participate in a special interactive roundtable discussion about fuel economy technologies, facilitated by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and HDT editors. A handful of fleet spots are still available for the event, an all-inclusive, expense-paid networking retreat to be held May 8-10 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.
HDTX to Feature Interactive Fuel Efficiency Roundtables
Participants in next month’s Heavy Duty Trucking eXchange event will participate in a special roundtable discussion about fuel economy technologies, facilitated by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency and HDT editors.
Falsifying B/Ls will send driver to slammer
Q: I own a trucking company. All my drivers are contract. I found out one of them was changing the name on my bills of lading to their name and getting paid. Is that legal?
A: Of course not. You certainly have to know this, so I guess what you’re really asking…
Transflo Mobile, Drivewyze Team up for Enhanced Weigh Station Bypass
Drivewyze says the new PreClear app integration works on the same mobile devices carriers and drivers use to run Transflo Mobile, so no additional transponder is required. HDT file photo Drivewyze is integrating its PreClear weigh station bypass into T…
America’s ‘Check Engine Light’ is On, Says New Film About Failing Infrstructure
“Be Prepared To Stop” takes a hard look at the failing U.S. Interstate Highway System and paints a grim picture of a society unable to function if the trend isn’t corrected soon. Photo: Delaware Park Productions America’s roads and bridges aren’t far from failing.
Blackberry, Modagrafics Help Fleets Understand Asset Tracking in the Digital Age
Fleet executives at a seminar co-hosted by Blackberry earlier this month learned how new asset-tracking systems can system can generate more revenue by optimizing trailer usage, improving delivery times and other logistics. A joint seminar in Chicago e…