Transmission Case Against Eaton Advances
Plaintiffs in a suit against Eaton Corp. and major truck manufacturers claimed a victory after a federal judge turned aside defendants’ efforts to dismiss the case.
October 11, 2011PTG Buys 70 SmartWay Trailers from Great Dane
PTG Logistics has ordered 70 SmartWay Great Dane composite-plate trailers.
October 11, 2011Jacobs Enhancing Engine Braking Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems said it has recently enhanced its engine braking technology to include engine decompression capability.
October 11, 2011Teletrac to Provide EOBRs for Mexican Trucks
AUSTIN, Texas — Teletrac Inc. will supply electronic monitoring devices in Mexican trucks participating in the cross-border trucking pilot program set to begin soon, a federal official announced.
Some Truckers Hold Back on RFID, Cardless Fueling
With cardless fueling, some trucking officials believe, the future may have to wait. Radio-frequency-identification systems appear to be ideal, but many said they’re holding out for more industrywide acceptance.
October 4, 2011Con-way Freight, YRC Unveil Smart-Phone Apps
Con-way Freight and YRC have launched new smart-phone applications for their shippers.
October 3, 2011Appel to Step Down as RITA Administrator
Peter Appel, administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, announced he will step down after less than three years on the job.
October 3, 2011OnAsset Intelligence Updates Vision Software
OnAsset Intelligence, a provider of freight management software and tracking devices, said it has enhanced its Vision Software product.
October 3, 2011Xata, McLeod Announce Joint Projects on HOS, Driver and Vehicle Data
Transportation software companies Xata Corp. and McLeod Software on Monday announced joint-development projects to help fleets comply with hours-of-service regulations and improve driver and vehicle performance.
September 26, 2011Possible Restrictions on Cellphone Use Will Not Include Telematics, Executives Say
The discussion of further restricting cellphone use by truck drivers likely will not lead to limitations on the use of in-cab communication devices, in part because the devices have built-in safeguards, executives with technology firms said.
September 26, 2011