Integrated Roadways, Cisco providing in-road wireless EV charging
Integrated Roadways has announced its partnership with Cisco to expand real-world, in-road wireless electric vehicle charging capabilities in the U.S. This announcement follows the recent Cisco Live conference where leaders from Cisco and Ford Motor Company discussed technology’s central role in transforming the auto industry and announced actionable plans with the City of Detroit to
Drivewyze expands e-Inspections states to expedite roadside inspections
The number of states participating in Drivewyze’s electronic inspections (e-Inspection) pilot program to expedite the inspection process at weigh stations continues to grow. California and Nevada have joined Kansas, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Virginia, and Utah in allowing Drivewyze e-Inspection technology to automate time-consuming elements of traditional in-station inspections at select weigh stations. With participation from
How to prepare for 2022 CVSA roadcheck inspections
Replacing wheel-end components on heavy-duty trucks may not be on the top of every fleet’s mind, but the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) warns truckers to make them a priority–and fast. The CVSA has announced that the theme of the 2022 International Roadcheck inspections will focus on wheel-ends and encourages truckers across North America to
Roadside truck service assistance you can see
Where is the tow truck?! When you have a truck sidelined by unplanned service needs, waiting is the worst. It can a minute can feel like eternity as nervous energy takes hold. Often times, a little information or a quick update can help alleviate the tension. That’s the aim of Volvo Trucks North America’s new
Truck cruise control technology that looks at the road ahead
If you’ve ever visited the Northeast region of the country, you’ve most likely encountered intimidating terrain. The winding roads. The steep hills. The intricate routes that challenge any seasoned driver, and, most recently, advanced cruise control systems that aim to improve fuel efficiency and driver comfort. Cue Mack Predictive Cruise Control with Econo-Roll, a standard
Mack OneCall roadside assistance service expanded to better serve Mack customers
Mack Trucks expanded its Mack OneCall 24/7 roadside assistance service and support offered through the MackUptime Center to better serve customers who have an unplanned event. The new digital tracking feature enables increased and real-time communication between drivers or fleet managers and roadside assistance providers so that customers are better informed as to when help
RoadPro showcases latest innovation at the Mid-America Trucking Show
RoadPro Family of Brands showed off several new product innovations at the Mid-America Trucking Show, including the all-new PowerDrive power inverters. The new inverters will include a variety of power choices, from the 120W cup inverter that fits into a 12-volt port to the 3000W inverter that can be hard-wired. The 12-volt models have a
Road Ready introduces API technology, virtual tether
Road Ready, a telematics and smart fleet technology provider from Clarience Technologies, announced two solutions for digitally integrating the truck and the trailer for fleets. Road Ready’s two new solutions, cloud-based application program interface (API) technology and a virtual tether, provide visibility and data feeds in the commercial transportation industry, the company noted. Cloud-Based API
ERoad announces Safety Star Driver of the Year Awards
Transportation technology services company ERoad announced the winner and finalists of the company’s annual “Safety Star – Driver of the Year” awards program. Steve Webb of Oregon-based Bowman Trucking, was announced as this year’s winner after being described as honest, hardworking and a mentor to other drivers by his manager. Other finalists included Jason Buechler of Warren Transport,
Where truck tire telematics rubber meets the ROI road
Tires are a constant cost for fleets, but tire telematics technology as a segment has lagged behind others like driver training and behavior improvement, fuel efficiency opportunities, safety and remote diagnostics. P.S.I.’s TireView Live aims to change that. During a recent P.S.I.-hosted event, I got a fresh look at the tire telematics platform that has
