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Safety Groups Petition NHTSA for Collision Avoidance Systems

Several nonprofit safety groups have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to mandate collision avoidance and mitigation braking systems for new heavy trucks and buses.

February 23, 2015

Replay: LiveOnWeb Tackles ELDs and Other Tech Topics

The finalization of FMCSA's ELD rule in September will have very tangible effects on your business. We talked about that and other technology-related topics in our LiveOnWeb free Webcast. Watch the replay.

February 27, 2015

Ryder to Train Maintenance Workforce on Nat Gas Tech

Ryder System Inc. said it has begun an online natural gas truck training program for its 6,000 North American maintenance employees.

February 20, 2015

Optronics Unveils Anti-Theft Lighting System, LED SuperLamp Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International, an offshore vehicle lighting manufacturer, rolled out a LampLock anti-theft lighting system and also re-engineered electrical components for its LED SuperLamp.

February 17, 2015

Suspending HOS Rules Forced ELD Makers to Adjust, Executives Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A congressional mandate that suspended parts of the hours-of-service rule until Sept. 30 required electronic logging device manufacturers to make costly adjustments and retests of their software for their customers.

February 17, 2015

Bose Debuts Advancements in Its Ergonomic Truck Seats

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bose, the manufacturer that applied its pioneering sound-blocking technology to block bumps and vibrations in truck seats, has announced upgrades to its seats, including a refined control system, improved ergonomic features and a built-in informational audio track that helps orient drivers to the new equipment.

February 16, 2015

FMCSA to Publish Final ELD Rule in November

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration plans to publish its final electronic logging device rule in November, an agency official said.

February 16, 2015

SkyBitz, P.S.I. Collaborate on Tire Pressure Information Solution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A remote asset-tracking and information-management service provider and a tire pressure systems firm have teamed up in what they’re calling a perfect marriage.

February 16, 2015

Optronics Reveals New LED SuperLamp Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Optronics International unveiled a new LED SuperLamp technology line of truck lights here that the company said boosts performance by re-engineering electrical components with chemical- and ultraviolet light-resistant coating.

February 15, 2015