Omnitracs releases new solution to streamline daily tasks of drivers and fleets February 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Omnitracs announced the launch of its integrated routing, dispatching and compliance (RDC) solution today during its Outlook 2017 conference in Phoenix. The new solution aims to combine…
Equipment Bypass app keeps drivers moving in the US and Canada February 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – As a truck driver, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to bypass those pesky weigh stations that seem to appear so often during your daily route?…
Business Management FMCSA director stresses the importance of planning ahead of impending ELD mandate February 28, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – With the US’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate set to come into effect this December, being prepared, knowledgeable and compliance with hours-of-service are what carriers should be…
Equipment Spot a defect? Tell NHTSA. February 28, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Many truck manufacturing defects go unreported and unfixed because fleets are more likely to take the issues up directly with the manufacturer than report the problem to…
ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry preview image Business Management ATA president says Trump administration will empower trucking industry February 27, 2017 Spear, Graham and Carroll focus on the future during opening of Omnitracs Outlook 2017
Transportation ATRI publishes new truck parking studies February 27, 2017 ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) posted two new truck parking studies on its website today. The lack of available truck parking is a hot research topic…
Transportation Newcom, PIT Group unveils detail of upcoming SCEF February 27, 2017 MONTREAL, Que. — Newcom Media together with PIT Group have revealed the details the Sommet canadien sur l’entretien de flotte (SCEF). The SCEF is set to be held in Montreal on April…
Transportation Why all fleets need an HR lead February 27, 2017 In the past, trucking companies figured that human resources (HR) was mostly about paying people on time, keeping track of who was working when, and dealing with basic administrative matters.
Use of in-cab video helps, does not hinder drivers, says Omnitracs preview image Health & Safety Use of in-cab video helps, does not hinder drivers, says Omnitracs February 27, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Andrew Schimelpfenig of Omnitracs Safety Center of Excellence said employing the use of an in-cab video solution is an essential ‘reliable witness’ in the event of an…
Regulations Omnitracs provides several regulatory updates during its Outlook 2017 conference February 27, 2017 PHOENIX, Az. – Tom Cuthbertson, vice-president of regulatory compliance for Omnitracs, said a Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was soon coming down the pike, and it was a positive…
Business Management PIT Group offers fleet evaluations February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – PIT Group has announced a new service for fleets, which will evaluate their efficiency and maintenance practices. A Fleet Efficiency Review includes a comprehensive analysis of a…
Equipment Meritor unveils new high-efficiency tandem drive axle February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Meritor introduced its new 14X HE high-efficiency tandem drive axle at a packed house on Broadway on the eve of the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meeting…
DTNA’s Martin Daum named to Daimler board preview image Human Resources DTNA’s Martin Daum named to Daimler board February 27, 2017 STUTTGART, Germany – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) president and chief executive officer Martin Daum will join Daimler AG’s Board of Management. Martin Daum Daum will join the board…
Equipment The transmission as a power manager February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Eaton envisions a future that will see increased electrification of commercial vehicle components and it sees its products as being key in managing those power requirements. Larry…
EROAD says its electronic logging device is ready preview image Regulations EROAD says its electronic logging device is ready February 27, 2017 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – EROAD announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council spring meetings it will be the first tethered in-cab electronic logging device (ELD) supplier to appear on the Federal…
