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Newsby Tom BergJuly 1, 2016

White Trailer Proved Invisible to Tesla's Autonomous System

A white semitrailer on a bright day proved invisible to the self-driving system of a Tesla S sedan, which failed to brake and ran under the trailer as it crossed in front of the car, said authorities investigating the first fatal crash of an autonomous car in the United States, which happened in early May.

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NewsJune 30, 2016

J.J. Keller Offers Multi-User Functionality for E-Logs

J.J. Keller and Associates developed a method for allowing fleets to track hours of service data for multiple drivers on a single device within the J.J. Keller Encompass System.

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Newsby Jim ParkJune 30, 2016

Wabco, ZF Unveil Advanced Braking and Steering Technology [VIDEO]

Automated collision avoidance is several steps closer to reality. At a demonstration event held in Germany on Wednesday, ZF and Wabco revealed a prototype collision avoidance technology for commercial vehicles called Evasive Maneuver Assist.

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NewsJune 29, 2016

ATA: Trucking Invests $9.5 Billion in Safety Annually

The trucking industry invests at least $9.5 billion in safety every year, according to a new report by the American Trucking Associations.

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NewsJune 28, 2016

CAT Scale Adds Payment Options to App

CAT Scale is now accepting ACH payments through its Weigh My Truck app, to expand usage to as many drivers as possible.

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NewsJune 27, 2016

Winners Picked for FMCSA’s Seat Belt Art Contest

U.S. Transportation deputy secretary Victor Mendez and FMCSA deputy administrator Daphne Jefferson awarded the top honors in the 2016 “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” student art contest at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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NewsJune 24, 2016

Trucker Declared Imminent Hazard for Alcohol-Related Crash

The FMCSA declared a Tennessee-licensed driver to be an imminent hazard to public safety after reckless driving behavior, related to alcohol consumption, led to two deaths.

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Newsby David CullenJune 23, 2016

FMCSA Garners Assist in Court Fight over ELD Rule

The courtroom battle over the validity of the electronic logging device mandate has heated up. An amicus brief filed by two safety advocacy groups backs up FMCSA's defense of its ELD rule against a lawsuit brought by OOIDA that contends the rulemaking is seriously flawed.

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ProductsJune 23, 2016

Rand McNally Launches Line of Dash Cameras

Rand McNally has launched a line of stand-alone dash cams that pairs safety features with HD video and extra-wide-angle lenses.

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ProductsJune 22, 2016

J.J. Keller Offers Mobile Video Training Book

J.J. Keller & Associates has introduced a new video-based training device called the Video Training Book, allowing employees to study and work on training in the field.

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