Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 1: Darling’s Nomination
On March 3, members of the Senate Commerce Committee will have a chance to voice their concerns about Scott Darling’s qualifications to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration when the panel votes on his nomination. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the committee’s chairman, told Transport Topics several committee members had raised concerns about Darling’s “depth of experience” on key trucking issues.
March 1, 2016Truck Makers Face Decreasing Brand Loyalty, Retired Exec Hebe Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Even after a decade of rapid change, the world of trucking and truck makers is hurtling into a world of diminishing brand loyalty and decreasing lengths of haul because of intermodal shipping, said retired manufacturing executive James Hebe.
February 29, 2016V2V Communication Projects Advancing, NHTSA Official Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An engineer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said advances in vehicle-to-vehicle communications continue to accelerate and that new studies are under way to address several critical and complex issues.
February 29, 2016International Debuts Over-The-Air Reprogramming of ECMs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — International Truck announced that over-the-air reprogramming of engine control modules for all International Truck models powered by its N9, N10 and N13 engines is available for no charge.
February 29, 2016Great Dane Expands AdvantEdge Program, Shows Latest Trailer Enhancements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Great Dane Trailers has expanded its AdvantEdge national accounts parts and service program by partnering with Love’s Travel Stops.
February 29, 2016EBE Offers New Vehicle-Maintenance Software
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — EBE Technologies announced the launch of SHIPS vehicle maintenance solution (VMS), which allows carriers to optimize their internal or outsourced maintenance operations.
February 29, 2016Fourth-Quarter Profit Margin Improves for Brokers, TIA Says
The Transportation Intermediaries Association’s fourth-quarter business activity report showed continued improvement in brokers’ profit margin on a year-over-year basis.
February 29, 2016National Diesel Average Price Rises Less Than a Cent to $1.989
The U.S. retail diesel average price rose for the second consecutive week, increasing 0.6 cent a gallon to $1.989, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 29.
February 29, 2016Volvo Trucks Announces Seven Dealers Are First Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo Trucks said seven dealers have been designated as Certified Uptime Centers, representing the first businesses to earn that recognition.
February 29, 2016Michelin Launches Higher Mileage Linehaul Steer Tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., said it launched a new premium linehaul steer tire, the X Line Energy Z, that the company guarantees will deliver 20% more mileage than leading competitor linehaul steer tires and 5% better rolling resistance than the XZA3+ tire it replaces.
February 29, 2016