Qualcomm announces availability of CSA Safety Performance Service
The service helps identify drivers who are most vulnerable to unsafe driving and additional CSA violations, allowing fleet and safety managers to monitor and improve driver performance proactively and reduce their exposure to fines, interventions, accidents and poor CSA scores.
TRP adds mirrors for all makes of trucks and tractors
TRP Aftermarket Parts come in a variety of finishes and are available for all Class 6, 7 or 8 trucks and tractors, regardless of manufacturer. All mirrors are backed by an 18-month warranty and are available through authorized Kenworth and Peterbilt parts and service distributors throughout North America.
Stability control: rules, technology and benefits
The potential for regulation for commercial vehicle stability control moves into the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in mid-2011.
Labelmaster offers full line of dangerous goods products
Labelmaster said it is the only FedEx-recognized software vendor that offers customers a full line of dangerous goods products, in addition to its Masterform Express form-filling software. FedEx will require all Shipper’s Declarations for Dangerous Goods to be prepared using a FedEx-recognized vendor software, preapproved shipper-proprietary software, or FedEx Express automated shipping solutions that have dangerous goods edit checks, beginning Jan. 10, 2011.
Labelmaster offers webinars on 2011 FedEx requirements
The webinars will cover FedEx Express’ requirement that all Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods Forms be prepared using an approved vendor software, pre-approved shipper-proprietary software, or FedEx Express automated shipping solutions that have dangerous goods edit checks.
Collision avoidance technologies
Collision avoidance technologies could prevent nearly half of all rear-end, run-off-road and lane change crashes.
Labelmaster releases early 49 CFR with enhanced features
The company’s early 49 CFR will be offered in November in the same format as the government release, but with additional features that make it easier to find needed information. The guide includes a cross-reference table, hazardous materials table, detailed index and how-to section, among other features.
WABCO Releases OnGuardPlus at IAA show
The new OnGuardPlus technology from WABCO fully applies brakes in imminent collision situations when reacting to moving vehicles ahead, as well as decelerating vehicles that come to a standstill. It also reacts to stationary vehicles, for example, when approaching traffic congestion.
Pro-Lock launches free sample program for valve lock-out and safety
Pro-Lock USA now offers a free sample pack of its reusable locking device that replaces high-priced security seals, padlocks, and chains. Ideal for securing valves, the product is UV stabilized and all internal parts are manufactured from stainless steel.
Safety Vision, PressurePro, Rice Lake Collaborate for Fleet Solution
The SafetyTrax web-based fleet management solution is the hub for the solution, which incorporates PressurePro’s TPMS and Rice Lake’s weighing system. The system combines GPS, real-time data, advanced reporting features, as well as trouble alerts and data from the TPMS and weight measuring system.
Camera system eliminates blind spots when switching lanes
ASA Electronics said its new heavy duty blind zone camera system eliminates dangerous blind spots for commercial trucking applications. The system includes a durable 7-in. heavy-duty LCD monitor, a right side high-performance camera, a monitor mount and 25 ft. of cabling.
Mobile Awareness announces VisionStat Plus
Mobile Awareness LLC, a provider of transportation safety products, announced VisionStat Plus, which it described as a complete commercial-grade system to prevent backing accidents. VisionStat Plus offers an integrated version of the maker’s SenseStat obstacle detection sensor system that connects directly with the wired VisionStat camera system with no additional cabling required.
According to the company, VisionStat Plus combines two technologies to aid in the prevention of backing accidents. Utilizing an obstacle detection sensor system (SenseStat), which is displayed on a backing camera video color LCD monitor (VisionStat), the driver is provided both audible and visual information when an obstacle is detected in the rear of the vehicle.