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Maintenanceby StaffJune 12, 2018

Allison to Offer Transmission Health Data Through Telematics Providers

Allison Transmissions has partnered with multiple telematics service providers to offer transmission health information to fleets by the end of the year.

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University of Tulsa to Develop Truck Cybersecurity Device

A group of vehicle cyber security organizations is developing a hardware device that will prevent the hacking of heavy trucks through ELDs.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 11, 2018

Trailer Orders Impressive For May Despite Decrease

Early trailer order numbers from FTR Intelligence reflect an impressive showing for the month of May, despite an expected seasonal decline.

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On-Call J.J. Keller Compliance Experts Help Truckers Pass Roadcheck Inspections

J.J. Keller & Associates reported that 90% of drivers using the company’s electronic logging device solutions were able to successfully transfer eLog data to inspectors during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck.

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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezJune 11, 2018

Rhode Island’s Truck Tolls Remain Unpopular with Trucking Groups

National and local trucking and infrastructure interest groups have roundly rejected Rhode Island's system of interstate tolling that specifically targets commercial vehicle traffic.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJune 11, 2018

Daimler Trucks Demonstrates Truck Platooning

Daimler Trucks North America demonstrated “pairing” of two trucks, what is commonly known as two-truck platooning, at the Capital Market and Technology Day June 6. This fuel-saving technology is also a step on the path to more highly automated vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenJune 8, 2018

Senate Advances DOT Funding Bill with No Trucking Riders

The Senate version of the THUD bill does not contain any of the riders that trucking interests have been flogging on Capitol Hill, such as provisions for waivers of the electronic logging device rule or to prevent states from pre-empting federal law on meal and rest breaks for truckers

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 8, 2018

TA Brings Retreading to Truck Service Tire Network

TravelCenters of America LLC has purchased a retreading facility in Bowling Green, Ohio — a first for the company that two years ago launched a commercial tire network.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 8, 2018

CFI Accelerates Fleet Modernization Plan By Upping Order for Kenworth T680s

CFI now plans to order 600 new Kenworth T680 over the road long-haul tractors, after revising its 2018 fleet purchase plan up from 500.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 8, 2018

Nikola Starts Hiring Staff for Arizona R&D Center

Nikola Motor has started hiring for its Arizona Research & Development Center that is slated to open in November.

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