In mid-December, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration’s (FMCSA) long-awaited new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations went into effect, requiring commercial drivers to equip their vehicles with electronic logs in place of the paper time cards they had used for decades. The rule is designed to ensure that drivers take required rest breaks to enhance highway…
This past summer, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it would table a sleep apnea rule designed to establish sleep apnea screening policies and more consistent, specific treatment protocols for both truckers and train operators. On August 8, 2017, the FMCSA teamed up with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to announce through the Federal…
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With the next round of talks on a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) coming in September, Canada, Mexico and the United States are saying they’re committed to wrapping up the negotiations quickly with a far-reaching deal. “While a great deal of effort and negotiation will be required in the coming months, Canada, Mexico…
Nvidia GPU Ventures, primarily known for its gaming system microchips, has joined a Chinese social media company in investing in TuSimple, an autonomous long-distance freight delivery company. Formed in 2015, TuSimple develops technology for autonomous long-distance freight delivery. TuSimple used Nvidia technology, mixed with others, to develop its autonomous driving solution. In June, the company…
In August 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced plans to implement a smart truck parking program at 21 public rest areas and 16 private truck stops by January 2019. The goal is to improve truck parking along the busy I-80 corridor. According to the Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey, this corridor is one of…
A U.S. Army demonstration using hydrogen injection technologies is improving mileage and air quality for diesel trucks, according to Commercial Hydrogen, the Army’s vendor. The original demonstration took place at Fort Hood Army Garrison in Texas in February of 2012. The test vehicle was a 2000 FL80 oil truck. The hydrogen injection system was tested…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is launching a safety campaign to raise public awareness about driving safely around large trucks and buses. The Our Roads, Our Safety campaign is relying on industry partners to get the word out. “FMCSA is pleased to work with a group of partners that…
HaulHound, a tech startup seeking to eliminate billions of dollars in inefficiencies in the logistics industry, has launched an innovative suite of features to its free online platform and mobile app for truck drivers and shippers. The new features, including instantaneous digital freight matching, come after extensive user testing and feedback. Thirty percent of trucks…
With the future of transportation clearly in self-driving technology, three new California-based autonomous truck companies are entering the mix. Embark, Starsky Robotics and Drive.ai are new entries in the field. Embark, which has been approved to test in Nevada, has created a technology that allows trucks to drive from exit to exit on the freeway…
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