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ATA economic forecast a mix of good and bad
Bob Costello, chief economist for the American Trucking Associations (ATA), sees the rest of 2014 as mix of good
Celebrity crash shines spotlight on HOS rules
A New Jersey highway crash that injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed another comedian has shined a spotlight on
Senate committee adopts one-year delay for restart rules
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) successfully pushed through an amendment in the Senate Appropriations Committee last week that would delay
Missouri shelves “sound cannon” project
Missouri transportation officials have shelved a project using “sound cannons” to warn distracted drivers to slow down in work
Natural gas option could heat up battle between trucks and rail
Lower costs for natural gas-powered highway tractors compared to diesel could make it more profitable for trucking companies to
VTTI study says trucks with electronic logs have fewer crashes
A study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found
California firm demonstrates truck platooning technology in Nevada
Peloton Technology of Menlo Park, California recently demonstrated its Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications and driver assistance technology designed to solve
Is flashing your headlights covered under free speech?
Across the United States, flashing your headlights at another vehicle can mean different things. For some it is a
Cold winter proved to be a boon for cargo thieves
The winter of 2013-14 was one of the coldest on record and dropped the 10th largest snow cover on the
Mack Trucks touts long-haul capability
With fuel efficiency continuing to be a critical element in trucking, industry giant Mack Trucks says its’ focus is
Industry leaders unveil new technologies
Walmart, Peterbilt, ROUSH, Great Dane and Capstone Turbine were among the innovators who unveiled new technology at the recent
Trucking industry seeks to enhance image
In addition to new technology and business practices unveiled at the recent Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the
