The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday, May 16, a proposed federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses for the first time ever. Agency research shows the technology could prevent up to 56 percent of rollover crashes… Continue Reading
Freightliner Trucks has released a new smartphone application to commemorate the company’s 70th anniversary as well as providing tools for drivers. Advertisement Related Gallery The free app, for iPhone and Android devices, provides a look at Freightliner’s legacy of innovation with videos and a detailed timeline that celebrates the company’s products and technological milestones. “Not… Continue Reading
House-Senate conferees have started work to pass the first multi-year surface transportation reauthorization legislation in seven years. Forty-seven conference members met for the first time May 8 to begin the compromise process between House and Senate proposals for multi-year surface transportation funding. Funding currently is provided through a three-month extension that ends June 30represents the… Continue Reading
The trucking industry is responsible for moving goods inclusive of clothing, food, beverages, and vehicles across the country so that businesses can sell those items to the consumer. But before those goods can hit the stores shelves or showroom, businesses need qualified, competent truck drivers to get the merchandise to those locales. Here are tips… Continue Reading