Aftermarket Industry Representatives Ask for Equal Access to Repair Data
ATLANTA — Equal access to vehicle repair data can help level the playing field with original equipment manufacturers, according to aftermarket industry representatives.
March 18, 2019New Twist in Alleged ‘Staged Accident’ Case as Trial Postponed
A federal judge in New Orleans has postponed a civil trial involving a trucking accident lawsuit after the plaintiffs, who in court documents called themselves victims of the accident, filed affidavits asserting their Fifth Amendment rights to not incriminate themselves at trial due to a possible “ongoing criminal investigation” into the accident.
March 18, 2019TMC Council Asks for Input on Mirrorless Systems for Trucks
ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council’s Cab & Control Study Group is asking for input as the trucking industry begins exploring use of sensors, cameras and video monitors in lieu of mirrors on trucks.
March 18, 2019Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts
ATLANTA — Vehicle component supplier Hadley on March 17 introduced a new line of lightweight, lower-cost thermoform barrier products, made of high density polyethylene.
March 18, 2019Michelin Introduces Agilis CrossClimate Tire for Light Trucks, Commercial Delivery Vans
ATLANTA — Michelin North America Inc. introduced an all-season, heavy-duty tire for light trucks and delivery vans geared to small business owners and commercial fleets.
March 18, 2019Trimble, Decisiv Partner to Connect Fleets With Repair Data From Service Providers
ATLANTA — Trimble Transportation has partnered with Decisiv to streamline communications and data sharing between fleet maintenance shops and their third-party service providers.
March 18, 2019NACFE’s Second ‘Run on Less’ Competition to Focus on Regional Drivers
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has started to accept applications for its second “Run on Less” competition, focusing on the technologies and vehicle specifications for improving fuel efficiency in trucking.
March 17, 2019TMC, FleetNet America Unveil Findings From Benchmarking Program
ATLANTA — One truckload fleet averaged more than 75,000 miles between roadside breakdowns in the fourth quarter last year, about seven times the vertical average of other carriers participating in a benchmarking program being run by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.
March 17, 2019TMC, PIT Group to Explore Electromagnetic Braking
ATLANTA — American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and PIT Group will expand their research partner to study electromagnetic braking systems.
March 17, 2019Senators Introduce Diesel Emissions Bill
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tom Carper led his colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through fiscal 2024.
March 15, 2019