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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 16, 2015

CEI Talks Managing and Preventing Accidents at ATA Conference

The CEI Group will at the ATA's Management Conference and Exhibition showing ways that it helps vocational fleets prevent and manage accidents.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenOctober 16, 2015

DOT Considers Mandating Crash Mitigation on Class 3-8 Trucks

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it will consider requiring new trucks to be equipped with forward-collision-mitigation systems that incorporate automatic emergency braking.

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Productsby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Service Shows Michelin Dealers Along a Specific Route

Michelin has launched the Track My Route feature as part of its Michelin truck dealer and service locator, allowing fleets and owner-operators to locate dealers along their specific route.

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Driversby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Trucker Violated HOS Limits on Day of Fatal Crash

A truck driver was declared an imminent hazard by FMCSA after it was found that he had violated hours-of-service the day of an accident that killed three persons.

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Aftermarketby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Eberspaecher North America Names New President

Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems North America has named Brian Covello its new president.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenOctober 15, 2015

Driving Independent Can Pay Off in California, Study Shows

California owner-operators can earn substantially more than company drivers in the Golden State, per a new study released by the California Trucking Association.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2015

Data Analysis is Lowering Fleet Costs

Over a quarter of large fleets say data analysis is reducing operating costs by at least $4,000 annually per truck, according to a recent survey by Fleet Advantage.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 15, 2015

For-Hire Freight Shipments Hit New Record in August

The amount of for-hire freight increased for the second consecutive month, hitting a new record high, due in large part to a jump in truck shipments, according to new U.S. Transportation Department figures.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 15, 2015

Falling Debris Sparks Controversy Over Detroit's Ambassador Bridge

Debris falling from the 85-year-old Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has ignited controversy over who should be held responsible.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeOctober 15, 2015

Economic Watch: Overall Inflation Absent, Core Prices Jump

Overall inflation is posing no threat to the U.S. economy, with a new report showing retail prices fell in September, the biggest drop in eight months. However, a key measure inside this moved higher, leading to more guessing about whether the Fed will raise interest rates.

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