Approximately 4,010 model-year 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz and Freightliner Sprinters are being recalled due to fuel line clamps that may loosen and result in a fuel leak.
October 19, 2020
Before the industry began eyeing the possibility of driverless semis, there was a little car secretly driving around the country with no one at the wheel. This has now evolved into a new project, Waymo Via, which is looking to make autonomous trucking and local delivery a reality.
October 17, 2020
It’s a natural instinct for driver trainers to teach according to their preferred learning style, but not everyone learns in the same way.
October 14, 2020
Drivewyze’s new Safety+ offers fleets the ability to create customizable, proactive driving alerts and context-based driver coaching to help commercial truck drivers improve their safety scores and create a safer environment on the roadways.
October 14, 2020
Retrac’s HighRise is folding rear entry step that was designed for safe and efficient access to trailers and cargo areas, with installation completed in minutes, according to the company.
October 13, 2020
CFI recently announced it will be expanding its capabilities and resources for shipments between the United States and Mexico, while also celebrating its 35th anniversary of intra-Mexico and cross-border truckload freight services.
October 12, 2020
TruckX Inc. recently unveiled its Wired ELD setup with no need for a Bluetooth connection since it is directly hardwired into the truck’s engine.
October 12, 2020
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently opened a state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas, located on Interstate 10 East at mile marker 620 east of Seguin.
October 12, 2020
Traxen’s intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, available to both commercial vehicle aftermarket and OE customers, uses artificial intelligence, advanced algorithms, and sensors to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 10%, according to the company.
October 9, 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot program to allow 18- to 20-year-old service members with heavy-vehicle driver training to operate commercial motor vehicles might expand the allowed classifications.
October 9, 2020
Marangoni Tread North America recently announced that an RDG 200 Ringtread Drive retread has past the 500,000-mile mark.
October 8, 2020
Isuzu is recalling approximately 4,352 model-year 2018-2021 FTR and Chevrolet 6500XD vehicles.
October 5, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a preview of 2019 data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which included estimates for the first half of 2020.
October 2, 2020
Autonomous tech company TuSimple recently announced that Jim Mullen, the former Acting Administrator of the FMCSA, will serve as the organization’s chief legal and risk officer.
September 30, 2020
Changes to truck driver hours of service rules, designed to offer drivers more flexibility, take effect at 12 a.m. eastern time on Sept. 29.
September 28, 2020