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Onboard Systems Are Safe, Providers Say
Manufacturers of onboard communication systems for trucking defended their products’ safety, and some said that they can be used with minimal distraction from driving.
October 7, 2009
Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Ohio Turnpike Adds E-ZPass, Offers Truck Discounts
The Ohio Turnpike has joined the E-ZPass toll collection system. Until Oct. 1, when the turnpike opened its new E-ZPass lanes, the roadway had no electronic tolling system and only accepted cash payments.
October 6, 2009PC-Miler 23 Gets TMW Certification
Transportation software firm ALK Technologies said that the latest version of its PC-Miler software, PC-Miler 23, has been certified by its partner TMW Systems.
October 5, 2009ComVest, Wayzata Vie to Be ‘Stalking Horse’ as Gainey Corp. Bankruptcy Enters 2nd Year
The Gainey Corp. bankruptcy case, the longest-running reorganization among large carriers, will enter its second year on Oct. 14 when a top bidder for the trucker is scheduled to be announced, setting the stage for an auction.
October 5, 2009Clean Energy to Acquire BAF
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. will buy BAF Technologies, a supplier of natural gas vehicle systems and conversion technology, for $8.3 million.
September 28, 2009ArvinMeritor Opens Tech Center in India
ArvinMeritor Inc. said it has opened a technical center in Bangalore, India, to provide product development for its axle and brake products.
September 29, 2009Antitrust Lawsuit Trial Begins for Rivals ArvinMeritor, Eaton
Transmission-maker ArvinMeritor Inc. on Sept. 14 had its first day in court with rival Eaton Corp., which ArvinMeritor said has monopolized the North American market for heavy-truck transmissions.
September 22, 2009FMCSA Is Increasing Use of GPS Logs for HOS Audits, Qualcomm Exec Says
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is increasing its use of Global Positioning System history logs as supporting evidence in driver hours-of-service audits, an executive with Qualcomm Inc. said last week.
September 21, 2009Buyers to Have More Brake Choices
RALEIGH, N.C. — The federal stopping-distance rule announced in late July will generate lots of technical choices for truck buyers, but manufacturing executives told fleet managers here the engineering changes should be minimally disruptive.
September 21, 2009August Class 8 Truck Sales Slide 33%
Sales of new heavy-duty trucks in the United States fell 33.3% in August from year-ago levels, the eighth consecutive monthly decline.
September 21, 2009