“We look forward to reviewing this proposal from NHTSA and FMCSA and working with them as it is implemented.” The American Trucking Associations’ welcomed an announcement from the Department of Transportation that new heavy-duty trucks would be required to have automatic emergency braking technology. “ATA has long supported the use of AEB on all new […]
Total marginal costs climbed to a new high in 2022 for the second year in a row, increasing by 21.3 percent over 2021 to $2.251 per mile The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the findings of its 2023 update to An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking. A record number of motor carriers participated in this […]
Benchmarking Report from TMC and Decisiv Expands, Now Tracks 25 Separate Vehicle Systems The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc., said that parts and labor expenses stabilized during the first quarter of 2023, according to data released in the latest Decisiv/TMC North American Service Event Benchmark Report. “Fleets are weathering the […]
Fleet managers can now monitor tire usage, age and log repairs to reduce vehicular traffic incidents Eptura, the global worktech leader, enhanced its Fleet Maintenance software with Tire Tracking capabilities to help fleet managers better understand the usage and history of fleet tires while ensuring the safety of technicians, drivers, and equipment out on the […]
Aperia’s Halo Drive app makes pre-trip tire inspections efficient and adds additional ease for drivers Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, and Aperia Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of tire management technologies that improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle tractors and trailers, announced today that Aperia’s Halo Drive app will be featured […]
The Urban Max BSAEV offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range*, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric buses The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) introduced the newest EV-ready tire for communities around the country looking to drive their buses and transit fleets more efficiently while transitioning to more […]
