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Special Coverage, Government

FMCSA Recruits Drivers for HOS Study at MATS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration encouraged commercial drivers at the Mid-America Trucking Show to sign up for an hours-of-service study that aims to determine fatigue factors among truck operators.

March 28, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

DTNA Says Planned 2015 Production for DT12 Transmission Already Filled

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks North America CEO Martin Daum said demand for the manufacturer’s proprietary automated manual transmission has far exceeded its original expectations and has outstripped its current ability to produce it.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ATA’s Kevin Burch: National Campaign Will Help Public Appreciate Trucking’s Contribution

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Trucking Moves America Forward movement will continue to help educate the mainstream public about trucking’s safety efforts and vast economic contributions, the campaign’s chief manager told Transport Topics.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Government

Scott Darling Makes Unscheduled Appearance But Keeps Low Profile

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sporting a Boston Red Sox cap and a beige trench coat when he arrived, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Scott Darling kept a low profile while visiting the Mid-America Trucking Show on March 27.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Government, Autonomous

House Bill Would Give LNG Tax Parity With Diesel

Four members of the U.S. House have introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide tax equity for carriers that use liquefied natural gas rather than diesel in their trucks.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Bestpass Introduces New Transponder to Expand Tolling Network

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bestpass Inc. introduced a new transponder to expand its toll-management network and streamline toll payment for fleets and drivers.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Volvo’s Persson Sees Energy, Environment Issues as Critical for Trucking

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Energy and the environment remain issues of great importance for trucking, in terms of the types of fuels consumed and regulations and laws that arise from the concern, the CEO of Volvo Group said here.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Eaton Introduces Neutral-Gear Coasting to Transmissions

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck transmission supplier Eaton introduced a neutral-gear coasting capability to its Fuller Advantage and UltraShift automated transmissions that can automatically disengage a truck’s driveline so that it can coast on slight downhill grades.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Hendrickson Launches Air Disc Brake for Trailers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Truck-and-trailer suspension and axle supplier Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems launched an air disc brake system for trailers March 26 at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.

March 27, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Alcoa Rolls Out Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum Wheel

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Wheel manufacturer Alcoa unveiled a highly corrosion-resistant lightweight aluminum wheel, the Dura-Bright EVO, March 26 at the Mid-America Trucking Show here.

March 26, 2015