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Delays Continue for Potential New FMCSA System to Score Carrier Safety

Nearly four years after it was first introduced, FMCSA has yet to make an official call on whether to incorporate the highly complex data method known as Item Response Theory — or IRT — into its Compliance, Safety, Accountability motor carrier safety rating program.

May 5, 2021

Kroger Joins Drone Delivery Race With Pilot From Ohio Store

Kroger Co. is diving into drone delivery, starting a pilot at a store near its Cincinnati headquarters.

May 3, 2021

Policymakers Keep Autonomous Vehicles Bill on Senate’s Radar

Two of the key drivers of autonomous vehicle policy in Congress again touted its potential safety and economic benefits during a hearing with stakeholders.

April 28, 2021

ELD Data Shows Effectiveness, Expert Says

New research and inspection data shows that electronic logging devices are largely on target to reach their goals of improving road safety and simplifying tracking hours of service, according to a technology expert.

April 26, 2021

Fleets Cautious About ADAS Adoption, TMC Panelists Say

Advanced driver assistance systems have the potential to improve safety, but the road to adoption in trucking likely remains long, according to experts.

April 23, 2021

TMC Highlights Importance of Electronic Inspection Reports

Electronic driver vehicle inspection reports help digitize the inspection process to be more efficient and paperless.

April 23, 2021

Battery-Electric Vehicle Service May Extend to Independent Shops

Dealers and other fleet-­servicing shops are coming to terms with the growing shift toward electric fleet vehicles. If enough truck dealerships are slow to adopt, “it may slow down the rollout or it may lead to another service model, such as through third parties or national service chains,” said Mike Roeth, executive director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

April 23, 2021

24-Hour Repair Becomes the Standard

Time is money in the trucking business, so the clock is always ticking when a commercial truck is in the shop for maintenance or repairs.

April 23, 2021

VMRS Codes Venture Into Hydraulic Equipment

Hydraulic utility equipment was added to Technology & Maintenance Council’s maintenance coding system updates, the division of American Trucking Associations announced April 20.

April 21, 2021

TMC Study Group Offers Guidance to Help Fleets Maintain Clean Vehicles

A Technology & Maintenance Council study group presented best practices to fleets and transportation companies for ramping up cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

April 20, 2021