The federal rule requiring carriers to use electronic logging devices will dramatically accelerate the industry鈥檚 adoption of onboard technology, resulting in聽a market where some carriers will focus only on basic compliance while others will look for additional features to improve efficiency, suppliers and analysts said.
December 11, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
ELD VIDEO: ATA's Rob Abbott, Megan Bush Provide Overview
ATA safety policy experts Rob Abbott and Megan Bush explain the key components of the new electronic logging device rule mandated by FMCSA on Dec. 10 in this three-minute video.
December 11, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
ELD Rule to Boost Technology Adoption
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
FMCSA Announces Final ELD Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Dec. 10 announced its long-awaited final rule requiring that interstate drivers use electronic recording devices intended to enforce hours-of-service regulations, and reduce driver fatigue and paperwork for motor carriers and drivers.
December 10, 2015Business, Technology, Equipment
Omnitracs to Offer Drivewyze Weigh-Station Bypass on MCP Units
Omnitracs said it will soon offer weigh-station bypass services from Drivewyze Inc. on its mobile computing platforms.
December 2, 2015Technology, Business
Volvo Promises 鈥楨pic鈥 Truck Test Video
Volvo Trucks聽announced that聽it will debut a new video in its Live Test series Dec. 3 that should be on par with its 鈥淓pic Split鈥 YouTube video that has been viewed 81 million times.
December 2, 2015Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Publication of Final ELD Rule Delayed Again
Federal regulators have failed to meet their projected Nov. 30 date for publication of the long-awaited final rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology
Amazon Unveils Unmanned Package Delivery Drones
Amazon has unveiled what its unmanned drones for package delivery would look like with a video launched on Nov. 29 on the prototype of technology it announced two years ago.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology, Government
US Capitol Christmas Tree Completes Journey From Alaska, Will Be Lit Dec. 2
Lynden Transport driver John Schank has completed his 3,000-mile delivery of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be lit Dec. 2 by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) at 5 p.m. EST.
November 30, 2015Business, Technology
LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Tom McLeod
As founder of McLeod Software 30 years ago, President and CEO Tom McLeod has helped develop many聽of the transportation management advancements that has allowed trucking companies to operate more efficiently. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015Business, Technology
LiveOnWeb Video: The Technology Factor, With Daimler's Derek Rotz
As Director, Advanced Engineering for Daimler Trucks North America, Derek Rotz聽plays an integral role in the evolution of trucks that are more efficient and more capable of assisting the driver. Watch TT's interview with him that was part of LiveOnWeb's series on The Future of Trucking.
November 20, 2015