DTNA, Zonar Expect Growth in Predictive Maintenance
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Advancements in predictive maintenance will accelerate in the coming years through the partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and Zonar Systems, executives with both companies predicted.
August 3, 2015FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB
The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.
July 30, 2015Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors
Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.
July 29, 2015Amazon Envisions Distinct Drone Zones for Future Delivery Fleet
The first wave of long-range commercial drones should be allowed to operate in a narrow, low-altitude band and must agree to be tracked, according to Amazon.com Inc.’s vision of the future.
July 28, 2015SkyBitz Debuts All-In-One Product to Track Trailers and Cargo Status
SkyBitz has launched a product that combines its trailer tracking device and cargo sensor in a package designed to streamline installation.
July 28, 2015Stoneridge, Orlaco Create Alliance for Mirror Systems
Trucking supplier Stoneridge and Orlaco BV, a maker of vehicle camera systems, announced an alliance to develop, make and sell electronic mirror replacement systems for commercial and off-road vehicles.
July 24, 2015Self-Driving Trucks Worry Canadian Oil Field Drivers as Market Slumps
Truck driver Craig Huzulak is unemployed after losing his job four times since December — the new normal in a Canadian oil patch still reeling from a downturn.
July 23, 2015OEMs Expand Air Disc Brake Offerings; Cost, Maintenance Concerns Slow Adoption
After years of accounting for just a single-digit share of the heavy-truck brake market, air disc brakes are enjoying double-digit growth, and suppliers are optimistically predicting the systems will capture a quarter of the foundations brake market within a few years.
July 20, 2015Video: First FAA-Approved Drone Delivery
In what was being called "a Kitty Hawk moment," a secluded health clinic in rural Virginia received medicine from the first government-approved drone delivery July 17.
July 17, 2015Video: Transplace's Ben Cubitt Offers Tips for Shipper-Fleet Relationships
What can shippers do to make themselves more appealing to motor carriers? Watch the full interview TT's Dan Bearth conducted with Transplace Senior Vice President of Consulting and Engineering Ben Cubitt for the answer.
July 17, 2015