SAN DIEGO Dashcams continue to showcase potential for increasing safety and transparency for industry stakeholders, representatives from a technology firm told trucking executives Oct. 23.
October 23, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Dashcams Promote Safety, Transparency, Motive Leaders Say
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
EV Battery Production Boosted by $2.8 Billion Federal Grant to 20 Companies
Companies in 12 states are receiving $2.8 billion in federal awards to strengthen domestic production of electric vehicle batteries and grid components, part of President Joe Bidens agenda to boost U.S. manufacturing and accelerate clean energy initiatives.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
California AB 5 Law: Many Challenges, No Easy Solutions
SAN DIEGO The good news for motor carriers subject to the California AB 5 law is that legal experts say state prosecutors have not taken carriers to court to enforce the states controversial independent contractor misclassification law.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Environmental Regulations Poised to Alter Future of Trucking Equipment
SAN DIEGO A plethora of upcoming environmental regulations are poised to reshape the trucking industrys equipment market by further curbing engine emissions and pushing adoption of zero-emission trucks.
October 23, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
FMCSA's Robin Hutcheson Promotes Workforce, Touts Industrys Contributions
SAN DIEGO Recruiting and retaining women for jobs in the trucking industry is a goal the Biden administration is pursuing, the nations top trucking regulator said Oct. 22.
October 22, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Drivewyze, Inrix Partner With Georgia DOT on Real-Time Traffic Alerts
Drivewyze announced it partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide real-time traffic alerts from Inrix through Drivewyzes smart roadways service.
October 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
DTNA, Lytx to Partner on Factory-Installed Dual Camera Module
Daimler Truck North America announced plans to offer a complete factory-installed dual camera module from video telematics provider Lytx on its Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
October 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Truck-Lite Upgrades Super 44, 60 Series LED Lights
Truck-Lite introduced new warning light derivatives of its Super 44 and 60 Series LED lights for municipal, construction and refuse fleets. Heated options of both lights also are available.
October 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Plus Showcases Driver-In Automated System
SAN DIEGO Self-driving truck developer Plus provided industry executives a firsthand look at its driver-in automated driving system in action at American Trucking Associations 2022 Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA
Automakers Weigh the Electrification of Pickups
The Detroit Three automakers are pushing toward an electrified future, but theyre not yet putting their gas and diesel-powered pickup trucks on the back burner.
October 21, 2022