11 Aug Vnomics Aiding Researchers to Predict Fuel Consumption Vnomics Corp. is providing matching funds, data and expertise to support research at the University of Rochester into the use of machine learning to improve the fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles, according to the analytics company. Read more...
11 Aug NTDC Notebook: Breakfast of Champions, Delta Glitch, Pep Talk INDIANAPOLIS - The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was among a host of top officials giving an enthusiastic send-off to the 430 truck drivers competing in the 2016 National Truck Driving Championships and Step Van Driving Championships. Read more...
11 Aug Roadrunner Transportation, Sameday Worldwide Forge LTL Service Agreement Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced a service agreement with Sameday Worldwide of Mississauga, Ontario, to move each other's less-than-truckload freight within their respective networks. Read more...
11 Aug No Gender Gap in Today's Class 8 Trucks, Tractors When it comes to differences in average height, weight and strength of male and female Class 8 truck drivers, those differences challenge truck designers to build a vehicle that can be easily used by both genders. Those physical differences can make it difficult for drivers - male or female - to reach the pedals while seeing over the hood, or to open a hood and be able to add engine oil or clean a windshield without having to climb atop a tire. Read more...
11 Aug Cab Seat Technology Addresses Driver Health Concerns Driving a truck for hours on end day after day takes its toll on the body, but the engineers of today's cab seats are doing more than ever to address driver health and comfort concerns. These seats offer an array of features that soothe body aches and pains, reduce vibration and accommodate the range of body sizes. Read more...
11 Aug Female-Friendly Equipment Prevents Injuries, Improves Ease of Use, Drivers, Suppliers Say To help attract and retain female drivers, a number of fleets and manufacturers are adding specialized equipment to help reduce injuries and minimize the amount of strength needed to complete certain tasks, which contribute to a better life on the road. Read more...
11 Aug Another 9,000 Trailers Recalled Due to Bendix Defect The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of more than 9,000 additional trailers because of a defect with the Bendix SR-5 spring brakes that the manufacturer believes could affect up to 194,410 trailers in total. Read more...
11 Aug Forward Air to Expand Footprint in Tennessee Forward Air Corp. is investing $4.3 million toward renovating a new office in Greeneville, Tennessee, which will add 105 new jobs over the next five years. Read more...