POLL: Is it time for a national review panel of industry/enforcement to decide DataQs appeals?
In carriers’ violation/crash-info challenges through the federal DataQs system that are appealed, it’s often the case that the original jurisdiction/personnel that issued the violation or handled the crash is the final arbiter. Should a new system be d…
Study: Automated driving techs shown to increase dangerous driver disengagement
A new IIHS field trial showed adaptive cruise/lane-keeping assist technologies increase complacency in drivers with time. EPA’s Smartway Excellence award winners for efficiency leadership named for 2020. Arizona’s driver of the year.
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Truck parking ‘still a major problem in every state’ and worsening, says inventory update
It’s long been clear that parking shortages are a high-priority item for Overdrive readers and other truckers. The National Coalition on Truck Parking’s reveal of initial findings in the updated Jason’s Law survey / parking inventory effort underscored…
ATA: Truckers Need Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The American Trucking Associations called on policymakers to remember the trucking industry’s essential status as a national COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy is being formulated.
Cummins Announces Connected X15 Engine for Freightliner Cascadia
A new X15 diesel optimized for the Freightliner Cascadia is Cummins’ first-ever connectivity-enabled engine.
DOT Expands COVID-19 Emergency Exemption as Nation Prepares for Vaccine Distribution
The Department of Transportation said it has taken regulatory measures to help ensure the safe, rapid transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine, including expanding the emergency exemption for trucking operations involved in the effort.
Industry group asks that truckers get priority for COVID vaccine
Letters site truckers as ‘essential’ workers
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Transfix taps project44 for predictive visibility
[caption caption="Transfix was reported this week to be discussing a sale to a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), but declined to comment on the speculation. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]Transfix and project44 said Wednes…
2021 Ram Heavy Duty Increases Gooseneck Towing Capability
The 2021 Ram Heavy Duty features an updated towing capacity of 37,100 pounds with a gooseneck hitch and 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.
Waymo Expands Autonomous Tech R&D
Waymo announced two new research and development facilities to help it advance its Waymo Driver autonomous driving system across multiple vehicle platforms and environments.