The sky isn't falling, the end isn't near, and the ELD mandate isn't being delayed, no matter what you've read or heard. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
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TT's Seth Clevenger, Michael Freeze and Keiron Greenhalgh break down what ACT Expo revealed about trucking's road to sustainability.Â
Fleets Weigh the Benefits of Retreads Versus New Tires
Old habits die hard, as well as negative perceptions. Such is the case with unfavorable views of retread tires. But many fleets are choosing retreads over new tires due to improvements in product quality combined with cost savings.
July 24, 2017Truck Safety: Human and Equipment Factors
The intersection of the human and equipment-Ârelated elements of truck safety is reflected in the two cover stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update.
July 24, 2017Opinion: Trailer Side Underride Guards
In the case of semi-trailers, safety advocates, insurance companies and industry suppliers believe that if side underride guards are built, fleets will come and buy them.
July 24, 2017Powering Up: Fleets Investing in In-Cab Power for Driver Medical Devices
CPAP machines need a continuous source of power. This can be a challenge for drivers on the road, particularly as the required power draw on trucks has increased with the addition of onboard electronic control modules and drivers’ increased desire to operate the electrical components for comfort and enjoyment.
July 24, 2017Engine Maker Cummins Endorses Fuel Additives Amid Tighter Emissions Regulations
Cummins Inc. recently endorsed two fuel additives, marking the first time the diesel engine maker has taken such a step.
July 24, 2017Kapsch TrafficCom to Provide 6C Toll Tags in Colorado
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected by the E-470 Public Highway Authority in Colorado to supply 6C toll tags for use by express toll account holders.
July 21, 2017ESC Mandate to Improve Safety, Fleets Say
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has said that by preventing crashes, electronic stability control will save lives, prevent property damage and reduce congestion.
July 24, 2017Electronic Stability Control: A New Standard for Trucking Industry
New Classes 7-8 tractors sold on or after Aug. 1 must be equipped with electronic stability control, which means that more fleets will need a greater understanding of the technology.
July 24, 2017Uber’s Going Big Into Trucking Business, and Nowhere Bigger Than Texas
One of the biggest technology disruptors when it comes to shuttling people is now trying to transform the way goods are moved around the country.
July 21, 2017