Last Call for Transition to ELDs
Recapping the MCE panel session discussing the final months leading up to the deadline for converting from AOBRDs to ELDs.
October 6, 2019ATA's Spear Urges Membership to Challenge California Worker Classification Law
American Trucking Association President Chris Spear is urging member companies — especially those in California — to ramp up efforts to fight legislation that was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom that makes it easier for independent contractors to become reclassified as employees of motor carriers.
October 6, 2019FMCSA’s Martinez Announces Driver Assistance Systems Project at MCE
SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Ray Martinez announced the launch of a project to promote advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) on Oct. 5. The initiative was unveiled at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 5, 2019Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism
The Trump administration is taking action to boost U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel, as the president seeks to temper criticism from farmers and Midwest politicians before next year’s election.
October 4, 2019Jacobs Introduces Fulcrum Bridge Technology to Off-Highway Market
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc. announced its Fulcrum Bridge technology is available for the off-highway market.
October 4, 2019Pace Adds Second Dealer Location With Stoughton Trailers
Pace Transportation announced that its Indianapolis location is now part of the Stoughton Trailer dealer network.
October 4, 2019Design Interactive Partners With DiSTI Corp. on VR and Training Software
Design Interactive Inc. announced a partnership with DiSTI Corp., a provider of virtual maintenance training, 3-D virtual training and graphical user interface software.
October 4, 2019Wabco Launches Rear Blind Spot Detection System
Wabco Holdings Inc., a global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies, announced it introduced TailGUARD for commercial trailers in North America.
October 4, 2019Anheuser-Busch to Deploy 21 BYD Electric Trucks
Beverage company Anheuser-Busch announced it will deploy 21 Class 8 battery-electric trucks in its California fleet as part of a state project to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.
October 4, 2019BP’s New CEO Needs to Steer Company Through World Wary of Oil
In a world that’s increasingly wary of fossil fuels, BP’s newly appointed CEO Bernard Looney will have to prove the company can keep up with the times.
October 4, 2019