Canadian Pacific Stoppage Ended by Binding Arbitration
A two-day strike at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference ended when both sides agreed to binding arbitration to end a dispute covering approximately 3,000 train crew workers.
February 17, 2015Suspending HOS Rules Forced ELD Makers to Adjust, Executives Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A congressional mandate that suspended parts of the hours-of-service rule until Sept. 30 required electronic logging device manufacturers to make costly adjustments and retests of their software for their customers.
February 17, 2015FMCSA to Publish Final ELD Rule in November
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to publish its final electronic logging device rule in November, an agency official said.
February 16, 2015ASA Electronics Targets Distracted Driving With In-Cab Stereo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ASA Electronics has announced it is targeting distracted driving via its Jensen Heavy Duty brand that produces stereos for truck cabs.
February 16, 2015Redline's 'PowerSmoke' Detects In-Cab Carbon Monoxide Threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Redline Detection said its HD PowerSmoke ensures the safety of truck and bus drivers by eliminating the threat of toxic carbon monoxide fumes entering the cabin.
February 16, 2015Cummins Plans April Production of Connected Diagnostics System
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cummins Inc.'s Connected Diagnostics application that allows fleets to work with telematics providers will be in full production in April.
February 16, 2015iGlobal Completes Integration with McLeod
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — iGlobal, which provides fleet management and in-cab document imaging systems, has completed integration of its mobile data terminals suite with McLeod Software.
February 16, 2015Bose Debuts Advancements in Its Ergonomic Truck Seats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bose, the manufacturer that applied its pioneering sound-blocking technology to block bumps and vibrations in truck seats, has announced upgrades to its seats, including a refined control system, improved ergonomic features and a built-in informational audio track that helps orient drivers to the new equipment.
February 16, 2015TT Archives: Trucking Deregulation
It’s been nearly 35 years since the landmark Motor Carrier Act of 1980 was signed into law by President Carter, ushering in a new era of deregulation for the trucking industry.
February 16, 2015Truck Sales Start ’15 Strong
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks kicked off this year with the same vigor they used to plow through 2014, surging 22.8% in January to 17,373 units, according to WardsAuto.com.
February 16, 2015