Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Autonomous
The ‘Internet of Things’ Takes Hold in Trucking
It wasn’t long ago that the Internet was used mainly for sending e-mail, browsing news sites or making purchases, generally from a desktop computer. But that is changing rapidly due to one of the defining technology trends of our time — the proliferation of devices and objects connected to networks to gather and transmit data.
March 18, 2016Technology, Business, Government, Fuel, Equipment, Safety
Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds
Technology, Business, Equipment, Safety
ITLC Corner: Omnichannel Networks Demand Flexibility
Retailers are working to identify technologies that will help them build better omnichannel networks, with everything from warehouse distribution systems to mobile devices for in-store staff included in the mix.
March 18, 2016Business, Technology, Autonomous
Overhaul Develops Web Tool, Focused on Higher-Value Freight
Overhaul, a service seeking to capitalize on new trucking technology, announced the development of its Web platform and mobile app, which targets small carriers and shippers of higher-value cargo.
March 18, 2016Business, Technology
Replay: LiveOnWeb on 'The Truth About ELDs'
What do you need to know to be prepared to meet the December 2017 electronic logging mandate? Hear from two fleet execs who've already been there. Herman Funk of Cowan Systems and Sam Faucette of Old Dominion Freight Line joined TT's Seth Clevenger. Watch the replay.
March 17, 2016Government, Business, Technology
Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 15: Why an Aviation Bill Matters
This week, we’re looking at an aviation policy bill as a forum for lawmakers to advance nonaviation measures through Congress. Here's the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
March 15, 2016Letters to the Editor, Business, Safety, Government, Technology
Letters: On Platooning, Exemption Fatigue
While “platooning” of heavy vehicles appears to have some viability, Google’s vaunted, autonomous car recorded its first at-fault accident only last month. The reality is, platooning cannot control the actions of other motorists.
March 14, 2016Government, Business, Technology
Capitol Agenda for the Week of March 8: Trucking in the Aviation Bill
House Republican leaders have yet to provide details of a temporary extension that would authorize federal aviation programs. Current authorization for those programs expires at the end of the month.
March 8, 2016Business, Technology
Execs Retool Industry Message to Attract Younger Technicians
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the trucking industry’s shortage of qualified technicians lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.
March 7, 2016Business, Technology, Autonomous
Studies on Complex V2V Challenges Underway, NHTSA Engineer Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An engineer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said advances in vehicle-to-vehicle communications are accelerating and that new studies are under way to address several critical and complex issues.
March 7, 2016