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Drivers•by Jim Park•March 21, 2019

Seating Matters More than You Think

Of all the points of contact a fleet has with a driver, it's seating that is a constant reminder of how much the company appreciates its workers.

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Safety & Compliance•by HDT Staff•March 20, 2019

FMCSA Issues Emergency Declaration for Historic Midwest Flooding

The FMCSA has declared an emergency for the Midwest states hit by historic flooding, freeing up local trucking companies like Crete and Werner to deliver needed supplies to those affected by the disaster.

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Maintenance•by Staff•March 20, 2019

Noregon to Launch Technician Education Program, Updates JPro, TripVision Software

Noregon has announced updates to its flagship JPro Professional diagnostic and repair tool and TripVision asset management products and also revealed plans for a technician education program.

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Aftermarket•by Staff•March 20, 2019

Dana Names Aftermarket Sales, Strategy Leaders

Dana has appointed a new senior director of strategy, product planning and program management for commercial vehicles as well as a new senior director of aftermarket sales, customer service, and marketing.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 20, 2019

Bendix Launches Retrofit Upgrade Program for Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies

Bendix has made its advanced commercial vehicle safety technologies available for the first time through a retrofit upgrade program. The company also announced an updated version of its ADB22X air disc brake.

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Fleet Management•by HDT Staff•March 20, 2019

Uber Freight Sets European Launch for April

Uber Freight is planning to begin international operations in Europe, beginning with a launch in The Netherlands.

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Drivers•by Deborah Lockridge•March 20, 2019

Labor Department Analysis Questions Driver Shortage

The American Trucking Associations has long said there’s a severe driver shortage, driven by factors such as demographic changes and an overall tight work force. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association contends there’s really not a shortage – just a shortage of pay and an abundance of poor treatment. Now an article published by the U.S. Department of Labor has provided new fuel for debate.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 20, 2019

TuSimple Camera System Allows Night Driving Capabilities

The new camera system offers self-driving truck fleets day and night operation, which can increase self-driving truck utilization from 50% to over 80%.

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Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•March 20, 2019

Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge of Rhode Island Truck Tolls

The trucking industry experienced a setback in its challenge of Rhode Island’s new truck-only tolls, as a federal judge dismissed the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 19, 2019

Bendix SafetyDirect Gets Improved Cameras, Capabilities, Smartphone App

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has unveiled equipment upgrades and new component options and a new mobile app for the SafetyDirect advanced safety system.

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