Creation of Marijuana Policy Committee Among ATA’s Priorities
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear announced a new Controlled Substances, Health and Wellness Subcommittee at the federation’s annual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 7.
October 7, 2019Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
Volvo Partners With Geotab to Offer Integrated ELD
SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks highlighted its investments in connected vehicle technology and introduced a fully integrated electronic logging device for its trucks through a partnership with telematics firm Geotab.
October 7, 2019Drowsy Driving on the Decline, but Speeding, Cellphone Use Rising, Lytx Data Shows
SAN DIEGO — Drowsy driving and instances of falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cellphone use among truck drivers has increased, according to customer data unveiled by video telematics provider Lytx.
October 7, 2019I.D. Systems, Now PowerFleet, Buys Pointer Telocation for $140 Million
PowerFleet Inc. said it closed its acquisition of Pointer Telocation Ltd., and rebranded the company formerly known as I.D. Systems to PowerFleet Inc.
October 7, 2019Volvo, Geely to Merge Engine Units in Electric Car Push
Volvo Cars and China’s Geely plan to merge their engine operations into a stand-alone company, a step the Swedish automaker says will cut costs as it shifts to a fully electrified lineup.
October 7, 2019Perspective: Harnessing the Power of Trucking
ATA President Chris Spear: Throughout our lives, we rely on a multitude of goods and services to prosper as individuals and as a nation. But no industry is more central to that story than trucking.
October 7, 2019ATRI's Top 10 Industry Issues
Transport Topics reporter Jim Stinson recaps the MCE 2019 session in which panelists discussed the 2019 release of American Transportation Research Institute's Top Industry Issues report.
October 6, 2019Trucking Industry Has Become a Top Target of Ransomware Attacks
SAN DIEGO — Transportation is now one of the most cyberattacked industries in the United States, which puts trucking in the crosshairs of hackers, a panel of cybersecurity experts said during American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 6.
October 6, 2019Training Key for Smooth Transition From AOBRDs to ELDs
SAN DIEGO — As the trucking industry completes its transition from automatic onboard recording devices to federally mandated electronic logging devices, motor carriers should not underestimate the amount of planning and training needed to ensure a smooth rollout, industry experts said at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 6.
October 6, 2019Gamification Helps Attract Young Technicians
SAN DIEGO — Gamification can increase interest and participation in augmented- and virtual reality-based training materials that can be used to attract young people to careers as trucking technicians, according to technical experts.
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