GreenRoad welcomes government proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
GreenRoad, prominent provider of Software-as-a-Service driver behavior and fleet performance systems, welcomes Obama administration plans to set new standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The proposed changes are expected to save U.S. fleets as much as $170 billion in fuel between 2021 and 2027, with additional societal benefits bringing
Provide added cargo protection with access control
You see it all the time: Fleets spend whatever it takes on fences, alarms, cameras and security guards to protect warehouses and yards but a simple padlock is often seen as sufficient on trailers and shipping containers. “Aren’t cargo carrying vehicles just an extension of the facilities where they have systems in place to control
Safety systems that reduce CSA violations
Safety is the top priority for motor carriers. Running a safe operation requires thorough knowledge and understanding of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. In addition to educating drivers on these regulations, there are specific company fleet safety policies and procedures that must be reviewed; such as the completion of roadside inspection paperwork
Utility Trailer manufacturing plant receives Silver Safety Award
Utility Trailer Mfg. Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers announced that its Paragould, Arkansas manufacturing plant has received the Liberty Mutual Insurance Silver Safety Award. Liberty Mutual’s Safety Awards are based on Days Away, Restricted and Transferred (DART) rate, which is calculated from the number
Enhancing safety through vehicle visibility
One year ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final rule requiring rear visibility technology in all new vehicles under 10,000 lbs. GVWR by May 2018. At the time, it noted that the new rule “enhances the safety of these vehicles by significantly reducing the risk of fatalities
Derive Systems updates software to be compatible with Ford Transit
Derive Systems announced that their engine calibration software now works with the 2015 Ford Transit 3.7-liter and 3.5-liter. This new coverage allows commercial fleets using the Ford Transit full-size van to maximize savings and safety, said Derive Systems. “Businesses select the Ford Transit because their fleets require a highly customizable vehicle,” said Tom Kanewske, senior
Ten tips for avoiding crashes, litigation
Every trucking and transportation organization wants to ensure the safety of all vehicles on the road. The Department of Transportation reports that commercial truck crashes are on the decline, but in 2013 there were more than 92,000 crashes involving large trucks and more than 3,500 fatalities, at a cost of $99 billion. According to Michael
Smart Lite aims to eliminate front end blind spots
Marty Vanderhoek, a life-long commercial trucker from Langley, B.C., Canada, invented Smart Lite to combat one dangerous area on a commercial truck – the front end blind spot. According to Vanderhoek, Smart Lite is a simple system designed to save lives. All large trucks have side mirrors that a driver uses to view everything beside
AdjustRite launches redesigned website
The AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System has launched a redesigned website featuring a new look, user-friendly navigation and new information about AdjustRite and AdjustRite Plus collision repair estimating systems. The website focuses on the two applications and details and compares their individual features and benefits. AdjustRite and AdjustRite Plus are specifically designed for the commercial truck
HOS violations: Take a proactive approach
Eric Witty, vice president of product management for Cadec Global Inc., says: “By now, it’s no secret that fleet management technology can deliver many different benefits. Perhaps one of the biggest is the role it can play in reducing hours-of-service [HOS] violations. These violations can lead to higher costs due to compliance breaches and increased
