A new capability added to GPS Insight tracking solutions helps identify reckless driving patterns among drivers. The enhanced Speeding Report lets management know where drivers are driving too fast or slow relative to the actual or most likely posted speed limit. In addition to the new reporting capability, speed graphs and histograms also help Continue Reading

Since the first part of January, when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) began enforcing the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) in-use performance standards, nearly 100 citations have been issued. As CARB continues its enforcement of this rule, they are also reminding fleets of resources to meet compliance. CARB’s TRU website has posted various compliance assistance Continue Reading

New state and local idling regulations in Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio have been posted to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)’s website. These updated regulations are made available as a cab card form that can be download or viewed online. Recent updates include enactment of Continue Reading

The outlook for growth in truck tonnage for 2010 is modest at best, according to trucking groups and research analysts, affected mostly by continued sluggish consumer spending and business investment. Still, they say, the trucking industry is headed in the right direction, albeit slowly. Anticipated modest increases will help move the Continue Reading

A new premium diesel additive touts that it boosts fuel economy and fuel system performance. Lubri-Diesel from Casite improves fuel economy by 15 percent and helps reduce emissions, according to the manufacturer. It lubricates all components in the fuel system, reducing friction heat and wear, and with Continue Reading

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc., has launched a Web service that helps companies obtain permits for vehicles that are oversize, overweight or not permitted properly to travel to designated locations. The Web site, www.kellerpermits.com, allows motor carriers to enter information on their units and their permit requirements, and submit permit requests. Requests are accepted Continue Reading