Articles Posted in Trucking Technology

4/12/05 – U.S. Senate members heard testimony that if electronic on-board recording devices are not eventually required, stronger deterrents are necessary to deter “egregious” hour-of-service violations. Kenneth Mead, U.S. Transportation Department inspector general, testified April 5 before the Senate Commerce Committee on transportation safety programs. “We have conducted criminal investigations of egregious cases in which…

One of the many common scenarios in tractor trailer crashes involves the lost truck driver looking for a destination, making turns across traffic, attempting to turn around in inadequate locations, blocking roadways in the dark, etc. One of the many new technological solutions being offered to trucking companies seeks to reduce the problem of lost…

In Nashville, TN, Continental Express is seeking return of a road tractor-trailer and cargo of paper that was involved in a 7/19/04 crash that killed a police officer. Police say the truck driver was speeding on Interstate 40 and driving recklessly when he crashed into the officer’s cruiser. A stranded motorist the officer was helping…