Autonomous
Autonomous technologies now drive significant change in trucking and freight transportation. Transport Topics autonomous coverage provides a comprehensive look at that change. It provides the latest details on deployment concepts such as advanced driver-assist systems, transfer hubs, teleoperations, platooning and off-road automation and latest analysis of the companies who are manufacturing, adopting and investing in these technologies. Readers can follow the impact such deployment has on everything from policy and infrastructure initiatives to highway congestion, fuel consumption, fleet management, driver management and business investment.
Daimler Expects Continuing Profit From Truck Unit
DaimlerChrysler AG said it expects its heavy truck division, including Freightliner, to maintain its profitability, even in the face of flagging U.S. sales, Bloomberg reported Friday.
February 23, 2007DOT to Begin Audits of Mexican Trucking Companies
Inspectors from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will travel to Mexico to conduct safety audits on trucking companies interested in hauling cargo to and from the United States, the Department of Transportation said late Thursday.
February 23, 2007Maritime Commission Approves ATA Intermodal Settlement
The Federal Maritime Commission has approved a settlement negotiated between American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference and an FMC-regulated ocean carrier, ATA said Thursday.
February 22, 2007Scania to Buy GM Component Plant in Sweden
Swedish truck maker Scania AB has reached agreement to buy a Swedish component plant owned by General Motors Corp., Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
February 21, 2007ATA’s Graves Criticizes Privatization Trend on CNBC
American Trucking Associations President Bill Graves criticized the growing trend of privatization of toll roads on CNBC’s “Street Signs” program Tuesday.
February 21, 2007Security & Safety Briefs — Feb. 15 - Feb. 21
Idaho Bill to Raise Truck Speeds to 70 MPH Fails • Railroad Administration to Set HOS Rules • ATA Backs Medical Certificate/CDL Merger • Driver Passport Teams With CSSG
February 21, 2007ATA Official Says Responses Prepared to Pending HOS Rulings
ARLINGTON, Va. — With a pair of lawsuits challenging federal driver work rules still pending, American Trucking Associations officials have begun preparing responses to the rulings.
Volvo Agrees to Buy Nissan Diesel for $1.1 Billion
Sweden-based truck maker Volvo AB has agreed to buy Japan’s Nissan Diesel Motor Co. for $1.1 billion to add production in Asia, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
February 20, 2007Key Senator Backs Incentives for New Truck Engines, APUs
ARLINGTON, Va. — The new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee told directors of American Trucking Associations last week that he supported creation of federal financial incentives to help fleets purchase new, cleaner-burning diesel engines and auxiliary power units.
February 20, 2007ATA Agrees to Boost Support for Biodiesel
ARLINGTON, Va. — American Trucking Associations said last week it would become more vocal in its support for increased fuel efficiency in heavy trucks and ratified an agreement with the biodiesel industry to promote that fuel at the federal level.
