Garmin adds built-in dash cam to its trucking navigation
Garmin International recently announced the new dēzlCamä OTR710, bringing high-definition camera technology to its 7-inch dēzl navigator. Aimed at over-the-road trucking applications, it features a 1080p dash cam with a wide 140-degree field of view that continually records the drive and automatically saves video of any incidents. Users can view and share clips of important
Pre-Trip planning for safe truck driving
In 2020, IIHS reported that a total of 2,974 of 53,890 fatal crashes involving passenger vehicles were caused by distractions ranging from daydreaming and text-messaging to eating and rubbernecking. In 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that least one driver-related factor was recorded for 33 percent of the large truck drivers in fatal
Rand McNally’s video telematics now running on its new vehicle platform
Rand McNally announced that its Rand Video Telematics (RVT) solution is now available on the company’s newly released Rand Platform. This advancement comes just three months after the company launched its camera, and two months after the acquisition of an Australian vehicle platform and company. In addition to the benefits of signing into one platform and ability
Enriched data programs will improve trucking fleet operations
Truck drivers and fleets are no strangers to the sense of urgency that comes with the demand of completing deliveries in a timely manner. The strain on the supply chain stemming from the continued driver shortage, as well as the notable increase in consumer demand (a byproduct of the buying medium of choice shifting to
Penske Truck Leasing opens new, state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Cranbury, New Jersey. Located at 2682 US 130 North, near exit 8 and 8A of the N.J. Turnpike and U.S. Route 1, it is the first-ever, ground-up build in its South Plainfield District. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance. It
Five ways to upgrade the safety of your truck fleet
Powered by futuristic-sounding technology like artificial intelligence and global positioning systems, today’s safety platforms are helping trucking fleets not only reduce outlays for insurance premiums and settlements, but also to incur fewer citations, conserve more fuel, reduce wear and tear on vehicles and, most importantly, keeping drivers out of harm’s way through experiencing fewer accidents.
Inside a self-driving truck with Torc Robotics
What was once an abandoned Dodge dealership in Albuquerque, NM, has transformed into a hub for pioneering trucking innovation and technological advancements. At a glance, it might look like a typical fleet lot, but look closer and you’ll see a host of advanced sensors mounted on trucks and while there’s a driver in the seat
The reinvention of truck collision prevention
It doesn’t take too much to distract us from a task at hand. A loud sound, brightly colored billboard, or text notification can be all it takes to grab a driver’s attention. In fact, distracted driving is the number one cause of automotive collisions. Of course, even professional truck drivers, who strive for accident-free operation,
TE Connectivity launches hybrid inline connector solution
TE Connectivity has launched a Generation Y 68P sealed hybrid inline connector that enables ease of manufacturing for OEMs, reduces the number of connections, simplifies supply chain complexity and reduces cost, the company stated in a press release. The new Generation Y 68P is an all-in-one solution that combines signal, power and data connectivity into one
The truck service similarity between ADAS and aftertreatment
Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, like advanced cruise control and active lane keep assist technologies are helping to improve truck safety, but these systems are starting to create service mysteries for shops as they roll into bays. they’re complex systems that can make seemingly basic repairs like a windshield replacement a costly and time-consuming