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The trucking industry and makers of electronic logging devices started 2014 braced for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to publish its long-awaited rule.

Consumers worldwide say they want to experience self-driving vehicles as automakers roll out an increasing number of cars that can take over and drive themselves, using mathematical calculations, an array of sensors and electronic controls of key vehicle systems.

The proposed rule on electronic logging devices for trucks will not be published until 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said Dec. 20.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has received renewal of a two-year regulatory exemption for its lane-departure warning system from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

IRVING, Texas — The trucks of tomorrow will receive wireless software updates, utilize advanced active safety systems and benefit from additional powertrain integration and aerodynamic improvements, OEM executives told an audience of industry professionals.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach said they are testing efficiency software for the next six months to streamline traffic and improve air quality.

Kenworth Truck Co. said it will make Bendix front air disc brakes standard on its Class 8 tractors and trucks.

IRVING, Texas — Developments in safety technology have the potential to dramatically change the trucking industry, perhaps eventually leading to driverless trucks, technology leaders told fleet executives here at a meeting organized by American Trucking Associations.