Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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10 News Entry-level driver training rule pro- posed … DOT seeks feedback on potential sleep apnea rule … Study: Hours regs limited in manag- ing trucker fatigue … Senate forgoes trucking provisions in FAA bill … House FAA extension doesn't ad- dress hours restart … Some CSA 'absolute' scores to return to public view … FMCSA updating 'high-risk carrier' definition … Carrier Safety Fitness Determination com- ment period extended … CVSA to FMCSA: High number of ex- emptions burdening inspectors … Marten ordered to pay driver $100K in another refusal-to-haul case 19 InBrief 21 MarketPulse APRIL 2016 | VOL 173 | NO. 4 commercial carrier journal | april 2016 3 JOURNAL LEADING NEWS, TRUCKING MARKET CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY ANALYSIS The Eagan, Minn.-based truckload carrier is recognized for creating an automated truck-specific weather alerting system that identifies trucks moving in or into a winter storm warning, as well as ship- ments that may be delayed or rerouted to minimize the impact on customer service, allowing Transport America to keep its drivers safe and fleet managers informed while ensuring optimal use of its assets. Cover photo by Paul Hartley/Design by David Watson FEATURES 2016 CCJ INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR TRANSPORT AMERICA 54 63 Models of efficiency The proposed Phase 2 of the Green- house Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles are scheduled to begin in model year 2018 for trailers and 2021 for tractors and culminate in vehicle-wide – engine, truck and trailer – standards for model year 2027. How are trucking industry stake- holders preparing to meet the mandates established in the pending regulations? 68 Trailer Focus: Dry vans Today's dry vans are lighter than those of the past while also being stronger. Structural integrity has been improved due to more accurate methods in determining where stress loads are the highest. Trailer weight has been reduced by using composite floors and panels for side, front and rear door materials, which also increases load capacity. Thinwall designs also provide added interior width and cube capacity.