Omnitracs Unveils New Device to Track Trailers
Omnitracs, a trucking technology company based in Dallas, has announced a new product called Trailer Tracks 150 for commercial carriers to track their trailers.
July 5, 2016Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 5: Meet the New Boss
American Trucking Associations has big news for U.S. House members returning to Washington, D.C., from the July 4 recess. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 5, 2016ZF Unveils Evasive Maneuvering, Automated Highway Driving Systems
ALDENHOVEN, Germany — ZF Friedrichshafen unveiled its latest advances in automated driving technology for trucks, including emergency steering to avoid imminent collisions and a highway driver-assist system that automatically keeps the vehicle in the lane while maintaining safe following distances.
July 1, 2016NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Fatal Crash of Tesla on Autopilot
U.S. regulators are investigating a fatal accident involving a Tesla Motors Inc. sedan that was driving on autopilot, drawing scrutiny to a key technology the electric-vehicle maker is betting on for the future of self-driving cars.
July 1, 2016NTSB Chairman Hart Upbeat About Automated Vehicles
WASHINGTON — Automated vehicles can be the biggest asset in improving the safety of America’s roads, Christopher Hart, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, said in a speech June 30 at the National Press Club.
June 30, 2016Geotab Introduces Rugged Telematics Device
Telematics provider Geotab introduced a telematics device, Go Rugged, intended for harsh outdoor environments and developed for fleets with industrial heavy-duty and service vehicles.
June 30, 2016Two New Parking-Related Apps Offered to Help Drivers Find Spaces
Drivers are gaining two new options in the ongoing struggle to find a place to park during rest periods.
June 29, 2016Cellphone Signal Provider Offers Booster Kit for Longhaul Drivers
Cellphone-signal equipment provider weBoost introduced a booster kit for longhaul drivers.
June 28, 2016TravelCenters of America to Service and Install LinkeDrive’s PedalCoach App
Mobile solutions provider LinkeDrive Inc. said it reached agreement with TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers travel center brands, for technicians at some locations to be trained on installing and servicing LinkeDrive’s PedalCoach mobile app.
June 28, 2016Rand McNally Launches New Safety Dashcams
Rand McNally, based in Skokie, Illinois, launched three new models of dashboard cameras on June 23 to assist with accidents and safety documentation.
June 24, 2016