Publication of the proposed rule requiring trucks to have electronic logging devices is imminent, Anne Ferro, head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, told a House subcommittee hearing March 12.
March 12, 2014BusinessEquipment
Wabco Forms Alliance With SmartDrive Systems
Wabco Holdings Inc., a supplier of technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles, has formed a strategic alliance with SmartDrive Systems to help expand its fleet management solutions to commercial vehicle fleets in North America, the company said on March 24.
March 24, 2014BusinessEquipment
Bridgestone Names President of U.S., Canada Operations
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations said March 20 it promoted Kurt Danielson to president of its U.S. and Canada commercial tire sales.
March 21, 2014GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
FMCSA Issues E-Log Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published its long-awaited proposal that will require all interstate truck drivers to use electronic logging devices two years after the rule becomes final.
March 17, 2014BusinessEquipment
February Class 8 Sales Up 11%
U.S. retail heavy-duty truck sales rose 11.2% to 13,949 units in February, the highest percentage gain in four months, WardsAuto.com reported.
March 17, 2014BusinessEquipment
Cummins, Eaton Expand Powertrain Deal With 12-Liter Diesel, Nat-Gas Combinations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corp. said they are expanding their powertrain partnership to include new 12-liter diesel and natural-gas combinations.
March 17, 2014Special CoverageTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Noregon Launches New Diagnostics Tool
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Noregon Systems announced it has launched a full-vehicle remote diagnostics tool.
March 12, 2014Special CoverageBusinessEquipment
Accuride, Alcoa Unveil New Aluminum Wheels
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Accuride Corp. and Alcoa Wheel and Transportation unveiled new aluminum wheels.
March 10, 2014Special CoverageBusinessEquipment
PressurePro, TrackPoint Announce Partnership
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Advantage PressurePro and TrackPoint Systems announced a partnership to develop what they called the first real-time tire pressure monitoring system for untethered trailers.
March 10, 2014BusinessEquipment
Cummins Westport Recalls 25,000 Nat-Gas Engines
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Westport Inc. are recalling 25,013 natural gas-fueled engines due to a weather sensor problem that could cause flames in the exhaust pipes.
March 3, 2014