Historic Month for Trailers
Trailer manufacturers received a record 47,810 new orders in October, smashing the previous mark by more than 25%, ACT Research reported.
December 1, 2014Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Accuride Negotiates Long-Term Contract at Illinois Plant
Industry supplier Accuride Corp. announced that it has negotiated a contract with the UAW labor union representing workers at its Rockford, Illinois, plant that will extend into 2019.
November 26, 2014CVSA Joins Chorus Seeking Removal of CSA Scores
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has joined the call with a broad coalition of motor carriers for Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to remove from public view carriers’ online Compliance, Safety, Accountability program Safety Measurement System scores.
November 24, 2014Michelin Sees Tire That Avoids Flats on Cars Eventually
Michelin’s plan to be the first large-scale maker of airless tires that avoid punctures will first target flat-prone industries such as construction. Passenger cars may eventually use the technology, too.
November 21, 2014Final ELD Rule Not Expected Til Late 2015, FMCSA Says
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration does not expect to publish its final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices for carriers until Sept. 30, 2015, the agency said in its November significant rulemakings report.
November 18, 2014IFTA Might Replace Decals With an Electronic System
The International Fuel Tax Association said it is considering changing the organization’s credentials for commercial vehicles to a digital form and possibly eliminating its longstanding decals.
November 17, 2014Few Drivers Harassed While Using Electronic Logging Devices, Survey Finds
About 2% of truck drivers who use electronic logging devices have experienced a carrier interaction that they considered to be harassment and that they associated with the HOS-logging capabilities of the ELD, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration driver survey released Nov. 13.
November 14, 2014Drivewyze Adds Bypass Service in North Carolina
Drivewyze said North Carolina is the 30th state to offer its PreClear weigh-station bypass service.
November 10, 2014Class 8 Orders Skyrocket
New Class 8 truck orders skyrocketed in October to 46,200 units, the second-highest level recorded, as large fleets locked in 2015 build slots, ACT Research reported.
November 10, 2014Accuride Reports Third-Quarter Income of $1.2 Million
Accuride Corp. reported a third-quarter income of $1.2 million and said sales increased on strength of the North American commercial vehicle industry.
November 5, 2014