Citing a persistent increase in the number of vehicle-train collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in recent years, the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General has informed the Federal Railroad Administration that it is conducting an audit of the agency’s incident data.
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Descartes Acquires PinPoint GPS Solutions
Descartes Systems Group has acquired PinPoint GPS Solutions Inc., a provider of fleet-tracking and mobile workforce management services based in Mississauga, Ontario, for cash and stock valued at C$15 million.
September 5, 2018Aperia Offers Chrome Wheel Cover Option
Aperia Technologies Inc., a supplier of tire-inflation technologies for commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, announced the release of a new chrome cover for the Halo Tire Inflator.
August 30, 2018FMCSA Making Progress as It Evaluates Possible CSA Changes, but Concerns Linger
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials held their first public meeting Aug. 30 to drill down on portions of their action plan to evaluate possible sweeping future changes to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program’s Safety Measurement System used to identify motor carriers at high risk for future crashes.
August 29, 2018Summit Partners Acquires MercuryGate International
Investment firm Summit Partners announced the acquisition of MercuryGate International Inc., a provider of SaaS-based transportation management system solutions.
August 28, 2018Driver Shortage in Japan Speeds Up Commercial Use of Self-Driving Tech
In Tokyo, self-driving taxis that transport passengers for a fee are being trialed. A serious shortage of taxi drivers lies behind the move, but the development of laws and regulations to deal with accidents and other issues still is lacking.
August 28, 2018Opinion: Sensing the Future of Fleet Maintenance and Efficiency
Fuel is often one of the first considerations in calculating annual expenses. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2017 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, nearly 40% of operating costs are derived from fuel alone.
August 28, 2018New Mexico Committed to Reversing Trend of Workplace Fatalities
In 2016, the most recent year for which comprehensive data is available nationally, 41 individuals were killed in work-related incidents in New Mexico.
August 27, 2018Stoneridge Fills New Chief Technology Officer Post
Commercial vehicle supplier Stoneridge Inc. appointed Laurent Borne chief technology officer, a newly created position.
August 24, 2018Volkswagen Reportedly Tried to Buy Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora
Volkswagen apparently wants to be more than just friends with Aurora Innovation, a self-driving car company testing autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh.
August 24, 2018