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SwampRatt said:
Uber Is Betting We’ll See Driverless 18-Wheelers Before Taxis

https://www.technologyreview.com/s/...well-see-driverless-18-wheelers-before-taxis/

"...Otto is still focused on its original business plan—creating a computer copilot that can let a trucker sleep during long stretches of highway driving. The truck would pull over and stop when it was time to leave the highway, or for the driver to take over again."
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The only problem with this concept is the way the hours of service are currently structured in the US. You'd see every offramp lined with trucks waiting for their drivers to have had their ten off.

If we were allowed to sleep and not have it count against our 14 hour clock, this would be possible. But then if we were allowed to sleep and not have it count against the clock, you'd probably see fewer accidents where a truck was at fault.
 
Canadian Flyer said:
The only problem with this concept is the way the hours of service are currently structured in the US. You'd see every offramp lined with trucks waiting for their drivers to have had their ten off.

If we were allowed to sleep and not have it count against our 14 hour clock, this would be possible. But then if we were allowed to sleep and not have it count against the clock, you'd probably see fewer accidents where a truck was at fault.
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I've not logged with a sleeper berth in a very long time, but the split sleeper time was a huge benefit, as a log entry. I used it all the time, whether I needed it or not. I think there is a provision for a 8/2 split, right? Again I've not needed to keep up with sleeper rules, so my (former) expertise is lacking.
 
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I've not logged with a sleeper berth in a very long time, but the split sleeper time was a huge benefit, as a log entry. I used it all the time, whether I needed it or not. I think there is a provision for a 8/2 split, right? Again I've not needed to keep up with sleeper rules, so my (former) expertise is lacking.
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Ya, you do 8 in bunk and can do 2 in the jump seat.
 
SAC75 said:
Ya, you do 8 in bunk and can do 2 in the jump seat.
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That is what I thought. Interestingly, there is still a provision for a "true" split sleeper entry, but only for passenger carrying vehicles.

"Sleeper Berth Provision
Drivers using a sleeper berth must take at least 8 hours in the sleeper berth, and may split the sleeper berth time into two periods provided neither is less than 2 hours."

Oddly, they seem to still operate under the old rules :scratchhead:: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-service/summary-hours-service-regulations
 
State program assists truck drivers seeking mandatory rest

http://staugustine.com/news/local-n...k-drivers-seeking-mandatory-rest#.V9ayv_krLIW

“Truck drivers are subject to hours of service limits,” said FDOT project manager Jeff Frost. “Finding a safe place to park is an issue, a problem, for truck drivers. If they have to stop at a certain number of hours, they may park in an unsafe location. The whole thing is to ensure safety for truck drivers and all motorists.”

"According to an FDOT publication, the initiative stems somewhat from a 2009 incident in which truck driver Jason Rivenburg of New York was murdered in South Carolina. He sought a safe spot to rest before delivering a load of milk and his “unfamiliarity with parking options nearby led him to park at an abandoned gas station,” the FDOT newsletter said."
 
One-Third of all Long Haul Trucks to be Semi-Autonomous by 2025

https://www.trucks.com/2016/09/12/one-third-trucks-autonomous-2025/

"McKinsey & Company released a 40-page study Monday on the future of commercial transport that highlights how automation technologies will drive this expansion. The report said trucking companies can expect revenues to increase by 50 percent over the next decade, with the bulk of that value created by new technologies."

Self-Driving Trucks? Truckers Say: Hit the Brakes

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"But trucking professionals aren’t so sure. For reasons ranging from highway speeds to varying cargo requirements, trucking experts literally burst out laughing when asked about the notion of a driver sleeping while his truck barrels across a lonely state.

“Is this all intriguing and promising? Yes,” says Sean McNally, spokesman for American Trucking Associations. “But are we skeptical? Yes"



 
Pitt Ohio develops tech for ETA shipment status

http://www.ccjdigital.com/pitt-ohio...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

"Pitt Ohio traditionally has avoided residential deliveries, he says. As the volume and density of these shipments has increased, the freight has “sweetened the payload,” especially on more rural routes.

Pitt Ohio, a former CCJ Innovator of the Year, recently developed a software program that pulls data from various systems into an algorithm to predict a delivery time window. The prediction is such that Pitt Ohio is able to ensure with 99 percent accuracy it will deliver within the specified timeframe. An electronic notification is sent to the customer that specifies the window of delivery at the moment the loaded truck leaves a terminal."
 
SwampRatt said:
Pitt Ohio develops tech for ETA shipment status

http://www.ccjdigital.com/pitt-ohio-develops-tech-for-eta-shipment-status/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_content=09-13-2016&utm_campaign=Commercial Carrier Journal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

"Pitt Ohio traditionally has avoided residential deliveries, he says. As the volume and density of these shipments has increased, the freight has “sweetened the payload,” especially on more rural routes.

Pitt Ohio, a former CCJ Innovator of the Year, recently developed a software program that pulls data from various systems into an algorithm to predict a delivery time window. The prediction is such that Pitt Ohio is able to ensure with 99 percent accuracy it will deliver within the specified timeframe. An electronic notification is sent to the customer that specifies the window of delivery at the moment the loaded truck leaves a terminal."
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You mean like we will be there between noon abs 6pm?
 
RUMORS??? UPS to buy YRC? I have friends at UPSF that said they have heard the same thing. Will it be a fiasco like when Fred bought Watkins? and then made them merge with us at the frt division? waitin on the fire works at that point......anything?:1904:
 
Critter said:
RUMORS??? UPS to buy YRC? I have friends at UPSF that said they have heard the same thing. Will it be a fiasco like when Fred bought Watkins? and then made them merge with us at the frt division? waitin on the fire works at that point......anything?:1904:
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Why would a reasonably intelligent company like UPS do something as incredibly stupid as buy YRC? Better research the age of YRC's trucks. The GHG Phase 2 comes in, starting in 2020. This law requires any tractor older than 2010 model year to be parked. How's that going to work out for YRC? All trailers will require smartway skirts as well.

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Critter said:
RUMORS??? UPS to buy YRC? I have friends at UPSF that said they have heard the same thing. Will it be a fiasco like when Fred bought Watkins? and then made them merge with us at the frt division? waitin on the fire works at that point......anything?:1904:
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That would be interesting.
 
Volvo shows off its SuperTruck, achieves 88% freight efficiency boost

http://www.ccjdigital.com/volvo-sho...urnal&ust_id=124f9551466b2c5785e539d1cda3c973

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FedEx Freight Adds 100 CNG Trucks in Oklahoma City

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"“A fact we take very seriously at FedEx is that people want to do business with companies who invest in making the world a better place,” Michael Ducker, CEO of FedEx Freight, said in a statement. “Plus, it’s simply the right thing to do. And given that the state of Oklahoma has been so supportive of sustainable transportation solutions, we felt this was the perfect place to set a strong example within the LTL industry.”

The facility includes a four-lane "fast-fill" station that closely replicates a diesel fueling experience, the carrier said. Also on site is a "time-fill" station which has six zones and 18 hoses. In time-fill applications, drivers connect their vehicles to an automated system in which the tractors are fueled over an extended period of time, typically overnight."

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SwampRatt said:
FedEx Freight Adds 100 CNG Trucks in Oklahoma City

Read more at: http://www.ttnews.com/articles/base...utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter

"“A fact we take very seriously at FedEx is that people want to do business with companies who invest in making the world a better place,” Michael Ducker, CEO of FedEx Freight, said in a statement. “Plus, it’s simply the right thing to do. And given that the state of Oklahoma has been so supportive of sustainable transportation solutions, we felt this was the perfect place to set a strong example within the LTL industry.”

The facility includes a four-lane "fast-fill" station that closely replicates a diesel fueling experience, the carrier said. Also on site is a "time-fill" station which has six zones and 18 hoses. In time-fill applications, drivers connect their vehicles to an automated system in which the tractors are fueled over an extended period of time, typically overnight."

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Ups and Fed Ex both received government funds to do this, yet no mention of the grants from either of them.
 
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