Volvo Trucks optimized series moves efficiently into the next generation
Like the hard-working trucks that move the industry, the heavy-duty market is in constant motion. New technologies, improved equipment and an overall demand for efficiency have spurred a trucking evolution. Sitting down with Göran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North American sales and marketing, Fleet Equipment learned that this is only the beginning of a
Mobile Awareness expands line of dash cam and DVR systems
Mobile Awareness LLC has expanded its line of dash cameras and digital video recording systems for commercial trucks. The lineup offers a solution for every type of truck; basic ‘forward view’ recording; driver and forward recording, and multi-camera recording solutions. Recordings are easily transferable via password protected SD cards or 4G cellular communications systems. Mobile
Safety first at Verst: Driver and equipment initiatives at Verst Group Logistics are resulting in impressive safety performance
“When it comes to safety, we are best served by addressing behaviors, focusing on avoiding and preventing risk,” says Christopher Cusick, vice president, transportation at Verst Group Logistics. “We don’t need to spend time teaching drivers how to drive trucks.” Verst Group, headquartered in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio, corridor, is taking a multi-faceted approach to
Ford using 3D imaging to improve quality
Engineers at Ford are employing photogrammetric pattern reader (PPR) technology to stitch together 9,000 images of truck axles during assembly for analysis.
MATS roundup
Missed this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with major announcements from the show floor.
Continental creates ‘Surround’ view for drivers
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has introduced the 360 Degree Camera Surround System. The system is designed to provide commercial drivers with 2-D and 3-D views of their vehicles.
Security: Safety or Surveillance?
Security has taken a new dimension that, in some cases, has left common sense at the gates of hell. For instance some fleet managers want the “security” of the parts room to be a lock-up…other fleets want to have a parts person hand out all of the parts at the window.
Rand McNally Releases New IntelliRoute TND GPS
The IntelliRoute TND 720 is a new 7-in. truck GPS device that offers Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for real-time weather information and display, and new hardware with ruggedized casing, video input, and brighter screen.
Collision avoidance technologies
Collision avoidance technologies could prevent nearly half of all rear-end, run-off-road and lane change crashes.
Rand McNally, DriverTech announce major partnership
Rand McNally TruckPC, powered by DriverTech, utilizes Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck navigation on DriverTech’s secure, industry-tested, on-board computing platform. TruckPC provides a comprehensive system to manage assets and optimize profitability for fleets of all sizes.