DALLAS — Omnitracs has unveiled its next-generation telematics platform, which introduces voice recognition software to the company’s technology offerings while expanding wireless connectivity within the truck.
February 2, 2016Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous
Omnitracs Introduces Next-Gen Telematics Platform
Government, Business, Autonomous
Pennsylvania Senate Bill Proposes Fines if Trucks Don't Clear Off Snow
The Pennsylvania state Senate held a hearing Jan. 27 focused on a bill requiring truckers to "make all reasonable efforts" to remove snow and ice from their rigs before driving, but truck association officials fear the wording may be too subjective.
January 29, 2016Business, Autonomous
TT to Co-Host Driver Recruiting, Retention Conference
One of trucking’s most pressing issues will take center stage Feb. 10-12 in Nashville, Tennessee, as industry executives and experts gather for the 13th annual Recruitment and Retention Conference, which will be hosted by Conversion Interactive Agency and Transport Topics.
January 28, 2016Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Heavy-Truck Repair, Maintenance Costs Have Soared, But Prices for Common Parts Could Decline in ’16
The cost to repair and maintain heavy-duty trucks has surged in recent years, rising more than 50% since 2008, based on a study by the American Transportation Research Institute.
January 25, 2016Business, Autonomous
J.B. Hunt Earnings Rise; Rail Results Decline
Fourth-quarter trucking earnings reports kicked off with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. posting 5.8% higher earnings of $116.7 million, or $1.01 per share, led by improved profits in its dedicated, over-the-road and brokerage businesses.
January 21, 2016Business, Autonomous
Truck Miles Up; Fatalities, Fatality Rate Down in 2014, ATA Analysis Shows
The rate and total number of fatalities involving trucks weighing at least 10,000 pounds declined in 2014 from the prior year, according to newly released federal data.
January 14, 2016Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
40 Trucks, Cars Involved in Pileup on Snowy I-74
Six people were injured and Interstate 74 near the Indiana-Ohio border was shut down for 10 hours Jan. 12 when more than 40 vehicles were involved in two separate crashes following a snow squall. See photos, videos.
January 12, 2016Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Researcher Says Truck Driver Health on the Decline
WASHINGTON — Longhaul and over-the-road truck drivers increasingly are unhealthy, a University of Utah occupational epidemiologist told researchers attending a Jan. 11 session at the 2016 Transportation Research Board.
January 12, 2016Government, Business, Logistics, Autonomous
Canada Trucking Chief David Bradley Plans to Step Down at End of 2017
David Bradley, president of both the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the Ontario Trucking Association, announced on Jan. 8 that he will leave his posts at the end of 2017.
January 8, 2016Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous
Freight Growth Seen Despite Driver Woes; Government Turns Attention to Regulations
Trucking companies are likely to see a continuation of moderate business growth in 2016 as the shortage of qualified drivers keeps a lid on fleet expansion, analysts said.
January 4, 2016