Seeing Machines Releases Safety Results for Fatigue, Distraction Monitoring System
LAS VEGAS — Seeing Machines has released safety data for its Guardian platform, an in-cab driver alert system designed to prevent fatigued and distracted driving.
October 1, 2016Cowan Sticks With Navistar From Bad Times to Good
LAS VEGAS — A marketing video by Navistar Inc. demonstrated the company’s interest in regaining the business of over-the-road fleets by including extended visits with drivers from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Cowan Systems — all members of the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in the United States and Canada.
October 1, 2016PrePass Provider Introduces Safety Data Analytics Tool
LAS VEGAS — Help Inc., provider of the PrePass weigh-station bypass program, introduced a business intelligence tool to help fleets analyze their safety data.
October 1, 2016Noregon Launches All-Makes Fault Code Monitoring System
LAS VEGAS — Noregon has launched a vehicle diagnostics platform designed to report fault codes from all heavy-duty vehicle makes, models and components.
October 1, 2016Navistar Unveils International LT to Replace ProStar
LAS VEGAS — Navistar Inc. turned its product renewal strategy toward Class 8 highway tractors, unveiling its new International LT Series of trucks here Sept. 30 in front of more than 400 customers, dealers, employees and journalists.
October 1, 2016Maverick Transportation Raises Driver Pay
Maverick Transportation is raising pay for drivers in its temperature-control division and for student drivers after six months on the job as part of an effort to attract and retain more experienced drivers.
September 30, 2016State DOTs Raise Concerns About Funding to Maintain, Improve Bridges
Inadequate funding is hampering state departments of transportation and local agencies as they try to maintain or improve the condition of the bridges for which they’re responsible.
September 30, 2016Utility Announces New Composite Dry Van Option
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced a new dry van trailer option, the 4000D-X Composite TBR, or tall bottom rail.
September 30, 2016IAA Notebook: News From Cummins, Eaton, Dana, Volvo and More
HANOVER, Germany — The 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show featured more than 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world and more than 70 press conferences. Here are highlights, featuring news from Wabco, Continental, ZF, Cummins, Eaton, Volvo, Dana and DAF.
September 30, 2016Consumer Sentiment Climbs for First Time in Four Months
Consumer confidence rose in September for the first time in four months as Americans grew more upbeat about the prospects for incomes and persistent low inflation.
September 30, 2016