Search

Showing 10 of 10170 results

= Premium Content

Electronic Logging Use Jumps to 35%, Study Says

The number of carriers using electronic logging devices on all of their trucks jumped to 35% in February from 25% in May of last year, according to a new study from Transport Capital Partners.

March 28, 2013

Cummins to Reap Fuel Gains From ā€˜SuperTruck’ Research

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Engine maker Cummins Inc. said it will introduce some of the fruits of its ā€œSuperTruckā€ research in its upcoming models that will make them more fuel-efficient.

March 25, 2013

FMCSA Urges Truckers to Use Proper GPS, Issues Recommendations for Picking Device

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched a campaign last week to warn truck drivers about the dangers of using navigation systems designed for smaller vehicles.

March 18, 2013

Volvo to Partner With Telogis, Trimble to Offer Fleet Management Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks said it will collaborate with telematics providers Telogis and Trimble Navigation Ltd. in a move that could give rise to factory-installed fleet management technology in the heavy-duty truck market.

March 18, 2013

Growing TMC Membership Is New Chairman’s Goal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There is a drawing of the cartoon character Yosemite Sam hanging in Kirk Altrichter’s office that says a lot about the man who is the new public face of American Trucking Association’s Technology & Maintenance Council.

March 18, 2013

Cummins, Peterbilt Debut 10 MPG ā€˜SuperTruck’

Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Co. said they have developed a demonstrationĀ ā€œSuperTruckā€ capable of averaging 10 miles per gallon in real-world conditions, a 54% increase in fuel economy.

March 14, 2013

FMCSA Warns Truckers to Use Truck-Specific GPS

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun distributing cards to truck drivers warning them that using navigation GPS devices meant for smaller vehicles can be dangerous and could lead to trucks hitting low bridges.

March 11, 2013

FMCSA Warns Truckers to Use Truck-Specific GPS

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has begun distributing cards to truck drivers warning them that usingĀ GPS navigationĀ devices meant for smaller vehicles can be dangerous and could lead to trucks hitting low bridges.

March 12, 2013

XRS Corp. Appoints Reidy President, COO

XRS Corp. said Monday it has appointed Brendan Reidy its president andĀ chief operating officer, effective immediately.

March 11, 2013