WASHINGTON — Drivers and trucking industry representatives had another chance to voice comments on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal to change certain hours-of-service requirements Sept. 17.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Toyota Invests $391 Million in Texas as Trump, Abe Finalize Deal
Toyota Motor Corp. will invest $391 million at its Texas truck plant to build next-generation pickups as part of a drive to boost output in the U.S. and ease trade tensions with the Trump administration.
September 17, 2019TuSimple to Use New Funds for System Development, Route Expansion
Startup autonomous truck company TuSimple announced commitments from investors for an additional $120 million. These funds are part of an extended Series D round that was oversubscribed and reached a total of $215 million.
September 17, 2019Trimble Dives Deeper Into Data Analytics, Taps Langley to Lead Transportation Division
HOUSTON — Trimble introduced a broad range of new software features and product enhancements designed to help fleets gain more insights from the data in their systems and collaborate more closely with their shipper customers.
September 17, 2019Cyberattacks: The Ever-Rising Threats
Cyberattacks represent an ever-increasing risk that motor carriers and fleets are up against — and which may not be insured under the typical coverages they carry, insurance industry experts said.
September 16, 2019Insurers Eye Safety Technologies
As the trucking industry grapples with a litigious environment and many motor carriers struggle to manage ever-rising insurance premiums, safety technologies have captured the attention of the insurance industry.
September 16, 2019Perspective: Trucking’s Telematics Systems Are Only as Good as the Losses They Prevent
Rising insurance premiums are a perennial stress for many motor carriers, many of which are now installing telematics systems with the latest safety technologies to mitigate cost increases.
September 16, 2019‘Safety First’ Is Crucial For Trucking, Insurance
Rising insurance costs for many motor carriers, a focus on safety technologies and regulatory changes on the horizon makes this the ideal time for Transport Topics to publish its first Trucking and Insurance Special Report.
September 16, 2019Convoy Opens Up Access to Automated Network
Digital freight broker Convoy on Sept. 16 launched Convoy Now, a program that gives shippers and other logistics companies access to Convoy’s automated, real-time pricing and capacity for both live and drop-and-hook loads.
September 16, 2019Porsche, Tesla Compete on Electric Vehicle Speed
First there was derision. Then mockery turned into admiration. Now a battle is unfolding between the most revered names in the automobile world, Porsche and Tesla Inc., on one of the world’s most challenging racetracks.
September 13, 2019