The Jeep Cherokee brought to a halt by hackers exposed wireless networks as the weakest link in high-tech vehicles, underscoring the need to find fast over-the-air fixes to block malicious intrusions.
August 3, 2015Business, Technology
Cargo Chief Introduces Platform to Help Shippers Find Hauling Capacity
Cargo Chief has launched a technology platform designed to connect shippers with hard-to-find truck capacity.
August 10, 2015Business, Technology
Hacked Jeep Exposes Weak Underbelly of High-Tech Vehicles
Business, Technology
Truck Dealers Say Telematics Advancements Can Help Attract New Crop of Technicians
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Telematics and mobile communications can help fleets better utilize their equipment and drivers, while providing truck dealerships the ability to more quickly make repairs and stock replacement parts.
August 3, 2015Business, Technology
DTNA, Zonar Expect Growth in Predictive Maintenance
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Advancements in predictive maintenance will accelerate in the coming years through the partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and Zonar Systems, executives with both companies predicted.
August 3, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Sends ELD Rules to OMB
The White House Office of Management and Budget is in possession of FMCSA’s electronic logging device and prohibition of coercion rules, and soon will begin its review of them, usually the last step before official publication.
July 30, 2015Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Agility CEO Engle Stepping Down for Position at General Motors
Agility Fuel Systems CEO Barry Engle will leave his post for an executive vice president position with General Motors, the natural-gas fuel systems manufacturer said July 28.
July 29, 2015Government, Business, Safety, Technology
Amazon Envisions Distinct Drone Zones for Future Delivery Fleet
The first wave of long-range commercial drones should be allowed to operate in a narrow, low-altitude band and must agree to be tracked, according to Amazon.com Inc.’s vision of the future.
July 28, 2015Business, Technology
SkyBitz Debuts All-In-One Product to Track Trailers and Cargo Status
SkyBitz has launched a product that combines its trailer tracking device and cargo sensor in a package designed to streamline installation.
July 28, 2015Business, Technology
Stoneridge, Orlaco Create Alliance for Mirror Systems
Trucking supplier Stoneridge and Orlaco BV, a maker of vehicle camera systems, announced an alliance to develop, make and sell electronic mirror replacement systems for commercial and off-road vehicles.
July 24, 2015Business, Technology
Self-Driving Trucks Worry Canadian Oil Field Drivers as Market Slumps
Truck driver Craig Huzulak is unemployed after losing his job four times since December — the new normal in a Canadian oil patch still reeling from a downturn.
July 23, 2015