Bendix Promotes Safety Tech, Air Disc Brakes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rising adoption of active safety technology and air disc brakes is building a stronger foundation for the movement toward autonomous trucks, executives with Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems said here at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 27, 2017FedEx 3Q Profits Increase 11% but Fall Short of Analysts' Target
FedEx Corp. said its fiscal third-quarter profits rose 11% — despite the negative effects of fuel costs — and that rate increases helped to bolster revenue.
March 27, 2017DTNA Promotes Nielsen to CEO; Replaces Daum
Daimler Trucks North America has promoted Roger Nielsen to president and CEO.
March 27, 2017Hair Drug-Testing Proposal May Be Delayed Until 2018
A proposed rule that would allow trucking companies to conduct government-certified pre-employment drug testing using hair samples likely will not be publicly released until the end of 2017 or early 2018, according to a top official with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
March 27, 2017Video: ATRI Surveys Truckers on Transportation Funding Options
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a survey conducted by a national research firm, truckers at the Mid-America Trucking Show were asked how they thought the country’s transportation system should be funded in the coming years.
March 26, 2017Video: Regulatory Landscape Awaits Drivers Entering Industry, Expert Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Commercial drivers starting their careers in the trucking industry need to be aware of myriad regulations to be efficient at their jobs, an industry expert told Transport Topics on March 24.
March 26, 2017Video: Truckstop.com Emphasizes Value of Data for Truckers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truckers are able to significantly improve their profits when they have access to data and background information about the work they take on, a senior official with Truckstop.com said March 24.
March 26, 20172017 MATS
TT reporters sit with industry executives and experts to discuss the state of the trucking industry at 2017 MATS.
March 25, 2017Simple Steps Can Boost Fuel Mileage, Experts Say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Slowing down, keeping tires at the proper air pressure and using newer oils are readily available ways to boost fuel efficiency, a panel of experts said.
March 24, 2017Terms Offensive to Victims of Trafficking Are Harmful, Advocate Says
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Doing away with terms associated with human trafficking and the exploitation of children would help improve the country’s understanding of a problem impacting millions of people every year, an official with Truckers Against Trafficking said March 24.
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