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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
Electric technology from Europe could transform U.S. trucking
With an abundant supply of natural gas, many U.S. trucking companies are looking at alternative fuels to power their
UPS investing in propane
United Parcel Service (UPS) is making the move to propane to fuel its fleet of delivery vehicles in selected
Ryder partners with Women in Trucking
Ryder System, one of America’s leading trucking firms, has partnered with non-profit Women in Trucking to improve working conditions
ATA criticizes Obama budget
Officials from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) recently criticized President Obama’s proposed 2015 budget because it favors rail and
ATA and IIHS weigh in on NHTSA strategic plan
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a public listening session in late February to gain input on