Manufacturers List Alt-Fuel Autos Set for Future Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- According to data from R.L. Polk and Co., there were 10.5 million alternative-fuel autos on the nation's roads in 2006, with 60 alternative-fuel autos available on the market.

TRALA Endorses ATA Petition for 68 MPH Speed Limiter Devices

ALEXANDRIA, VA – In a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Trucking, Renting, and Leasing Association (TRALA) urged support for a petition from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) asking the agencies to consider the new safety-oriented rule requires 68 mph speed limiters on new trucks.

Nobilas Launches Accident Management Platform ‘Nobilas Connect'

NORCROSS, GA – Nobilas Claims & Fleet Solutions has launched a new communication platform for the vehicle repair market. This IT platform connects all relevant parties in the vehicle accident management value chain. Through the Connect Communication Platform, Nobilas' insurance company clients benefit from instant availability of important data, enabling maximum process efficiency.

GM Partners with CDC to Improve Emergency Crash Response

Experts from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will examine OnStar data. Goal is to develop procedures that will help emergency medical responders better and more quickly determine if a motorist needs care at a trauma center after a vehicle crash.

Truck Critics Group Says FMCSA a ‘Failure' on Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the four-day “Sorrow to Strength” conference, the Truck Safety Coalition ranked each U.S. state in terms of truck fatalities and issued a “report card” that graded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on 10 key truck safety issues.

AutoIMS.com Drives Data at Lightening Speeds with EDI

NAVTEQ TRANSPORT Selected by Trimble

LAS VEGAS, NV – NAVTEQ, a global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, have been chosen by Trimble and Telogis to supply NAVTEQ TRANSPORT truck attributes.

Truck Tonnage Fell 3.6 Percent in January, Says ATA

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Truck tonnage dropped 3.6 percent in January after a 6.2 percent surge in December.

Wheels, Inc. Introduces Paperless Office

The Paperless Office moves fleet data and transactions online, including driver ordering, invoices and resale condition reports.

New Diesel Retrofit Online Forum Provides Updated News, Information on Cleaning Diesel Emissions

ISELIN, NJ – BASF Catalysts, a provider of diesel emissions control technology, has launched www.dieselretrofitdaily.com — a new, Web site featuring updates on diesel retrofit technology, programs, regulations, and funding, as well as online discussions about cleaning emissions from existing diesel trucks and buses.