LiveOnWeb Replay: Master Class on Autonomous Trucking
In LiveOnWeb's “Master Class on Autonomous Trucking,” Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems' Fred Andersky joined TT's Neil Abt and Seth Clevenger for a high-level look at platooning, automation and autonomous vehicles, featuring answers to your questions. Watch the replay.
October 20, 2016Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers
Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.
FMCSA Grants Bendix Video Camera Permanent Exemption
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced the video camera component of its Wingman Fusion collision mitigation technology and AutoVue lane departure warning system will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules, following an exemption that was recently made permanent.
October 17, 2016Carriers Must Leverage Technology, Data to Improve Profitability, Supplier Execs Say
LAS VEGAS — More trucking companies will become efficient and profitable if they embrace new technology and “big data” analysis of industry trends, two technology executives told an audience here Oct. 4 at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 17, 2016Looming Digital Regulation Has Trucking Industry Scrambling
GREEN BAY, Wis. — A new regulation that will force U.S. trucking companies to electronically log employee hours is designed to limit accidents by keeping tired drivers off the road. It may also drive smaller trucking firms out of business.
October 14, 2016Iowa Plans Automated Vehicle Mapping on I-380
The stretch of Interstate 380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids is poised to be the very first in the state to be fully mapped out for eventual autonomous vehicle traffic.
October 12, 2016European Package Carrier Expands in US With Purchase of Golden State Overnight
General Logistics Systems B.V., a parcel delivery firm based in Amsterdam and with operations throughout Europe, is expanding in the United States with the purchase of Golden State Overnight for $90 million.
October 12, 2016Analysis: We Still Need Truckers, For Now
Someday soon, forward-looking people keep telling us, autonomous trucks are going to wipe out millions of jobs. Right now, though, some trucking companies are desperate for workers.
October 11, 2016E-Logs Tops ATRI Survey Of Critical Industry Issues
LAS VEGAS — The American Transportation Research Institute said the top concern for truckers is the use of electronic logging devices.
October 10, 2016FMCSA Proposes Changes to Scoring System For Motor Carriers, Seeks Public Feedback
Federal trucking regulators are previewing proposals that would modify a program that measures the safety performance of motor carriers on the nation’s highways.
October 10, 2016Panel Says Platooning Is Near, Driverless Trucks Far Away
LAS VEGAS — Advancements in trucking technology are paving the way for the industry to experience two-vehicle platoons soon, but the driverless heavy-duty trucks idea remains a distant vision, according to executives from leading firms in both industries.
October 10, 2016