ACT Research: New Class 8 emission standard will create changes in demand
COLUMBUS, Ind. – A pre-emission boom is forecasted in 2019 and 2020, before a sharp drop into 2021, according to a new report by Americas Commercial Transportation (ACT) Research and Rhein Associates. The N.A. On-highway CV Engine Outlook, available now, is…
SmartDrive Expands Transportation Intelligence Suite
SmartDrive Systems has introduced SmartIQ Segmentation, an expansion of its Transportation Intelligence Suite that enables fleets to optimize strategies based on relevant and predictive performances differences across driver and vehicle segments. Smart…
Perfecting the art of trucks delivering trucks
The trucking industry is constantly reminding the public that if it weren’t for trucks, store shelves would be empty, garbage would be piling up along the edge of our driveways and life as we know it wouldn’t really exist. But…
Goober for Hire: Part 4
THE STORY SO FAR Mark decides to sign up for Goober, a ridesharing service and make some extra money. Mark’s first ride is terrific – a young musician traveling the country. The second however is a strange moonchild. He hurries…
How well will truck drivers react to having an assistant?
I was recently south of the border doing a test drive at the Paccar plant in Washington State when I had one of a few opportunities lately to ride in a truck equipped with some of the latest technology in…
Memphis Trucker Drives 5 Million Miles With No Accidents
Joe Brown didn’t understand what the big deal was Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the YRC Freight Memphis terminal and distribution center in South Memphis. Joe Brown, a driver for YRC Freight’s Memphis terminal, has logged 5 million miles in a 39-year career without an accident.
As Hurricane Matthew Approaches, States Prepare for Emergency
With Hurricane Matthew strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, states from Florida through North Carolina are preparing for the worst with road closures, evacuations and suspensions of certain transportation rules. The storm is expe…
Who needs a driver?
ATA stresses importance of dialogue in advance of looming autonomous technology
Doing their part
Manitoba leads the way in Western Canada truck convoy fundraising effort or Special Olympics
ATA raises concerns with US speed limiter proposal
ARLINGTON, Va. – The American Trucking Associations (ATA), a proponent of legislation requiring heavy trucks to be speed-limited, has told the US Department of Transportation it will not endorse the proposed rule as written. ATA president and CEO Chris Spear…