NTDC Notebook: Breakfast of Champions, Delta Glitch, Pep Talk
INDIANAPOLIS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was among a host of top officials giving an enthusiastic send-off to the 430 truck drivers competing in the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships.
August 11, 2016Another 9,000 Trailers Recalled Due to Bendix Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of more than 9,000 additional trailers because of a defect with the Bendix SR-5 spring brakes that the manufacturer believes could affect up to 194,410 trailers in total.
August 11, 2016Forward Air to Expand Footprint in Tennessee
Forward Air Corp. is investing $4.3 million toward renovating a new office in Greeneville, Tennessee, which will add 105 new jobs over the next five years.
August 11, 2016Mack Refreshes Parts, Service Website for Fleets with 20 or More Trucks
Mack Trucks has launched its FleetPreferred website for parts purchasing and service repairs and designed for fleets with 20 or more trucks.
August 11, 2016Toyo Tire Expands M920 Drive Tire Line
Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announced its all-season Toyo M920 drive tire designed for regional or longhaul applications now comes in additional sizes.
August 11, 2016Judge Rules Collection of Toll Revenue From Truckers to Pay for N.Y. Canals Unconstitutional
It is unconstitutional for the New York State Thruway Authority to use millions of dollars in toll revenue paid by commercial truckers to maintain the state’s canal system, a federal judge ruled Aug. 10.
August 11, 2016SAF-Holland Won't Bid Against ZF Friedrichshafen for Haldex
SAF-Holland SA stands to lose out in a bidding contest for Swedish truck-brake maker Haldex AB, after declining to follow a higher offer from German competitor ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
August 11, 2016Achieving ‘360° Driver Awareness’
When it comes to personal safety, the time-tested adage “know your surroundings” is sound advice. Whether it’s walking down a dark street or driving in heavy traffic, the more you know about what’s around you, the more quickly you can react to changing conditions.
August 11, 2016Driver-Focused Designs
The annual National Truck Driving Championships kicked off Aug. 10 in Indianapolis. To coincide with Transport Topics’ coverage of the “Super Bowl of Safety,” this edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update features stories focused on drivers’ needs and concerns, including those related to comfort, safety and health.
August 10, 2016ATRI Helps US DOT With Integrated Corridor Management Program
Traffic incidents impact many stakeholders who sometimes don’t coordinate with each other. That fact caused the American Transportation Research Institute to help develop primers for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Integrated Corridor Management program.
August 10, 2016