Commercial highway transportation discussions with an emphasis on affordable and practical application of technology.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
New Regulations in place for Munitions Haulers
New regulations are being implemented on October 1, 2009 by the US Department of Defense. Mandates include; GPS tracking reports every 15 minutes, a HERO certified, self-powered mobile terminal, cargo and door sensors that record opening/closing and removing of cargo, a notification when a tractor hooks or unhooks from a trailer, and an in-cab communication system with a panic button.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
White Paper on Fuel Economy
An excellent paper authored by the Kenworth Truck Company, you'll read about truck specifications and driving habits that contribute to fuel efficiency.
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