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Fleet Managementby David CullenOctober 3, 2016

ATA’s Spear: Trucking Must “Take Seat at the Table” for Making Autonomous-Driving Policy

Because autonomous driving technologies offer “a lot of potential but also a lot of unknowns,” Chris Spear, ATA president, said trucking must “take our seat at the table with other industries to develop a [policy] framework without stymying innovation.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 3, 2016

Uncertainty Holding Back Growth, Says Economist at ATA MC&E

LAS VEGAS -- There is a lot of uncertainty about where the economy is headed, but there is reason for hope that it and business conditions for trucking are slowing improving.

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Productsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2016

Peterbilt Adds Fuel-Efficient Day Cab

LAS VEGAS — Peterbilt has added a day cab version of its aerodynamic, fuel efficient Model 579 Epiq day cab, aimed at fuel-conscious day-cab fleet customers in regional, tanker and bulk haul applications.

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Productsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 3, 2016

Paccar Adds Drive Axle, Updates Engines

LAS VEGAS — In a step toward more integrated drivetrains in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, Paccar announced a new 40,000-pound tandem axle that saves weight and improves fuel economy.

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Driversby David CullenOctober 3, 2016

Lytx Releases “Client-Centric” Improvements to DriveCam Safety Program

LAS VEGAS – Lytx announced new enhancements to its DriveCam video-based telematics safety program that Chairman and CEO Brandon Nixon said “will streamline workflow, capture even more unsafe driving behaviors, and make fleet tracking easier for fleet managers on the go.”

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Driversby David CullenOctober 3, 2016

Vigillo and J.J. Keller Reveal Data-Driven Driver Training Solution

LAS VEGAS -- Vigillo and J.J. Keller have partnered to launch a Prescriptive Analytics Solution that identifies unsafe behavior by truck drivers and then assigns training designed to address the issues.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenOctober 2, 2016

Velociti Rolls Out Monitoring and Maintenance for On-Board Technologies

LAS VEGAS -- Velociti, a provider of technology deployment and support services, announced its new VelociCare program for post-deployment maintenance support of on-board technologies, including ELDs, at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 1, 2016

Zonar Rolls Out Connect Tablet, Software for Fleets

LAS VEGAS – The fleet management technology company Zonar introduced what it says is the next generation tablet and software allowing commercial fleets to take greater control of their operations.

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Safety & Complianceby Evan LockridgeOctober 1, 2016

PrePass Debuts New Safety Data Visualization Tool

LAS VEGAS – The provider of PrePass unveiled a new business intelligence tool on Saturday, before the start of the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition, that is says revolutionizes the way carriers look at their safety data.

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Productsby Evan LockridgeOctober 1, 2016

Noregon Launches TripVision Safety Management

LAS VEGAS – One day before the official start of the American Trucking Associations annual Management Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, there were several product announcements, including from vehicle data company Noregon.

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