The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will study vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications technology.
NHTSA Advances Study of V2V Technology
Posted Wednesday August 20, 2014 in Operations/safety, Technology
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Shippers Express Concern Over ‘Driver Coercion’ Proposal
Posted Tuesday August 19, 2014 in Business, Labour/HR/driver shortage, Operations/safety
A proposal by the FMCSA aimed at preventing carriers, shippers, receivers or brokers from “forcing” drivers to bend hours of service rules or other regulations.
Trucking Outlook Bright, But Look Out For …
Posted Friday August 15, 2014 in Business, Operations/safety
The economy, freight growth and the re-regulation of the trucking industry, should be the three main issues carriers should be monitoring closely in the coming years
Outgoing FMCSA Boss: Spread the Safety Burden
Posted Friday August 15, 2014 in Operations/safety
Anne Ferro’s departing message is the costs and responsibility of maintaining truck and highway safety needs to be more evenly distributed throughout the supply chain.
Briefing Note: Updated Status of 6×2 Tractors in Ontario
Posted Friday August 15, 2014 in Operations/safety, Technology
Gov’t Thanks OTA for Efforts to Help Close Unplated Trucks Loophole
Posted Thursday August 14, 2014 in Operations/safety
Ontario’s Finance Minister recognized the OTA for its efforts to bring attention to inequalities between various types of commercial vehicles in regards to taxes and fees they are charged.
OTA-Hydro One Meeting: Heavy Specialized Carriers Update
Posted Thursday August 14, 2014 in Operations/safety
OTA has been working to address concerns in the heavy specialized carrier community regarding the over-height route clearance process required by carriers
Regulatory Change Coming for Boat-Tails in Ontario
Posted Tuesday August 12, 2014 in Operations/safety
