ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks introduced the Mack Anthem, its long-awaited new highway tractor, to an arena packed with dealer representatives, who company executives thanked for their patience and who were promised a truck that boasts gains in fuel efficiency, driver comfort and technological innovation compared to previous models.
September 14, 2017Business, Technology
Trimble Acquires Electronic Freight Monitoring Company 10-4 Systems
Trimble Inc. has added another piece to its growing portfolio of transportation technology services with the purchase of 10-4 Systems, a company that provides a way for shippers and carriers to electronically monitor the movement of goods and process freight transactions.
September 14, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Mack Launches New Highway Tractor, the Anthem
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Daimler’s Smart Car Delivers a Song-and-Dance About Self-Driving Challenges
In a musical fantasy for Daimler AG’s Smart brand, performers at the Frankfurt motor show this week literally sang out the virtues of an autonomous two-seater, with the spectacle suggesting there’s more fiction than fact in robo-cars.
September 13, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Drivers Remain Essential Amid Autonomous Technology, Trucking Execs Tell Senate Panel
WASHINGTON — As autonomous technology evolves, drivers will remain integral to the movement of goods and services for the foreseeable future, top trucking executives told senators concerned about potential disruptions in the labor force.
September 13, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, TCA
Senators Look at What Self-Driving Trucks Might Mean to Drivers
A U.S. Senate committee is considering whether legislation dealing with the future of self-driving cars should also pave the way to self-driving trucks, considering the impact such technology could have on millions of workers.
September 13, 2017Government, Business, Technology
Contractor Association Requests Exemption From ELD Rule
The Power and Communication Contractors Association has requested an exemption from the impending electronic logging device mandate, according to an announcement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
September 13, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Tesla Automation Faulted by NTSB in 2016 Fatal Florida Crash
Tesla Inc.’s design of its Autopilot system contributed to a 2016 fatal crash in Florida, accident investigators concluded as they recommended all automakers prevent autonomous driving systems from being used on roads for which they are not designed.
September 12, 2017Government, Business, Technology
NCDOT Considering Technology, More Truck Stops to Ease Parking Shortage
North Carolina’s Department of Transportation is exploring construction of additional truck stops and installation of sensor technology to resolve its shortage of truck parking spaces.
September 12, 2017Government, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Updated Guidance for Automated Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Sept. 12 unveiled updated federal guidance for automated driving systems for industry and states that want to deploy self-driving vehicles.
September 12, 2017Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous
Trump’s Regulators Ease the Path for Self-Driving Cars
The Trump administration will alter the course set by the Obama administration on autonomous vehicle policy after industry raised concerns about elements of that initial proposal.
September 12, 2017