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Speculation that the Department of Transportation’s proposal to reform driver hours-of-service regulations may force the industry to adopt paperless logging systems presents trucking executives with an new quandary: What’s coming on market that will fill the bill?

A Volvo truck powered by a hybrid electric engine will be the first to hit the road under the U.S. Army’s 21st Century Truck Initiative.

Speculation on hours-of-service reforms that may force the industry to adopt paperless logging systems presents a new quandary: What’s coming on market that will fill the bill?

Natso Inc., a national organization representing truck stop operators, meets this week in Nashville, Tenn. to set its legislative priorities and address issues confronting the $36 billion industry.

Peoplenet Communications got a makeover last week, receiving $25 million in funding and naming a prominent figure in trucking technology as chief executive officer.

Although trucking will always be more about moving freight than shuffling electrons, carriers are using technologies spawned by electronic commerce to slash operating costs and boost customer service.

Peoplenet Communications got a makeover last week, receiving $25 million in funding and naming a prominent figure in trucking technology as chief executive officer.

When it comes to relying on high-tech devices such as on-board data recorders in an effort to improve safety, many truckers need convincing.

Logistics and distribution trends spearheaded by a changing economy and electronic retailing have begun to drastically alter the face of trucking.

When it comes to relying on high-tech devices such as on-board data recorders in an effort to improve safety, many truckers need convincing.