LAS VEGAS — Omnitracs is aiming to shorten the replacement cycle for onboard technology in the trucking industry, in part by driving down the cost of telematics hardware while easing the migration to new systems.
February 19, 2020Search
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Rep. Sam Graves Highlights Push to Streamline Permitting Process
Policies aimed at expediting the permitting process related to big-ticket infrastructure projects would enhance connectivity along freight and commuter networks, Rep. Sam Graves, the top Republican on the House transportation panel, recently indicated.
February 18, 2020Technological Disruptions Bring Risk for Fleets
A systemwide update to GPS technology last year gave the trucking industry and other sectors a glimpse into how large-scale technological malfunctions can cause broad-based problems for businesses, but small-scale issues can be just as disruptive, experts said.
February 18, 2020Daimler to Recall 298,000 Mercedes-Benz Cars
Daimler AG is recalling almost 300,000 of its Mercedes-Benz cars because of fire hazards.
February 14, 2020Airbus Presses Boeing Rivalry With Jet Deal, Production Ramp-Up
Airbus SE pledged to churn out more aircraft than ever and consolidated its ownership of the A220 jetliner, pressing home its advantage over Boeing Co. and its grounded 737 Max in the growing narrow-body market.
February 13, 2020TMC Annual Meeting Aims to Advance, Enrich Careers
When the trucking industry’s equipment and technology professionals gather in Atlanta this month for the annual meeting of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council, they’ll probe maintenance issues and discover opportunities for collaboration.
February 11, 2020Five Plead Guilty to Staging Truck Crashes in New Orleans Area
Five individuals accused of participating in a two-year conspiracy to stage accidents with tractor-trailers in the New Orleans area have pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges.
February 11, 2020Snider Offers Drive-Over Tire Diagnostic System
Snider Fleet Solutions announced it made a “significant ownership investment” in WheelRight Ltd., a U.K.-based technology company focused on tire diagnostics and maintenance.
February 7, 2020Mack Granite Model to Include Enhanced Bendix Braking System
Mack Trucks will include enhanced brake-assistance technology in its heavy-duty truck line as part of a partnership with Bendix.
February 7, 20202020 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule
Despite the cancellation of the national competition, states remained free to make an independent decision regarding their own event. Although several chose initially to postpone, ultimately every state ended up canceling its event.
May 27, 2020