Stability Control Systems News Today

NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature improperly assembled steering gear, unlatched tailgates, electronic stability control errors, and more.

After gaining gaining nearly three points in April, FTRs Shippers Conditions Index is expected to remain positive for at least the next 12 months. Also: Trucker in I-95 bridge collapse lost control, NTSB said; Volvo, Freightliner recalls.

NTSB in a preliminary report said the driver lost control of his tanker, loaded with 8,500 gallons of gasoline, leading to it overturning and bursting into flames. Also: Latest recalls -- Volvo trucks for steering issue, eCascadias for e-stability system.

The proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.

The proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.

The number and cost of federal regulations increased substantially in 2015, as regulators continued to tighten restrictions on American businesses and individuals. The addition of 43 new major rules last year increased annual regulatory costs by more than $22 billion, bringing the total annual costs of Obama Administration rules to an astonishing $100 billon-plus in just seven years.

The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in annual revenue. Also: Texas man sentenced for accepting bribes for passing CDL tests; recalls from Daimler, Great Dane.

The man reportedly paid a Texas Department of Public Safety employee to falsely certify that CDL applicants had passed the CDL skills test. Also: 200 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; Penske opens new location in New Jersey.

Two recalls affect approximately 209 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 models. Also: Washington state revives rest area free coffee program; new Penske Truck Leasing location; latest Highway Angel.

Two recalls affect approximately 209 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 models. Also: Washington state revives rest area free coffee program; new Penske Truck Leasing location; latest Highway Angel.