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.
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
Cargo Transporters gets drivers talking about safety with Lytx Score Challenge
Cargo Transporters Inc., an asset-based regional and national carrier, is kicking off the Lytx Score Challenge, a new program aimed at promoting safety. For the Lytx Score Challenge, randomly chosen pairs of Cargo Transporters drivers will compete against each other for the lowest weekly Risk Score. The scores will be determined based on events captured
Lytx recognizes Driver of the Year, Coach of the Year winners
Lytx announced the winners of its 2022 Driver of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. The 2022 honorees were selected from a record number of more than 250 drivers and coaches nominated by their organizations. Each driver and coach share a commitment to safety, demonstrated by their outstanding driving behavior and a passion for sharing
Take a stroll through ZF’s technology packed trailer
The next wave of truck technology spilled out of the TMC show floor and flowed out in front of the hall as the ZF technology trailer rolled up to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. From the latest in service and support to a demo of ZF’s TrailerCAST, a telematics technology that offers
Safe truck driving practices during winter
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration states that nearly 24 percent (150,000) of weather-related vehicle crashes happen on snowy or icy roads. The freezing temperatures and gusty winds can put truck drivers at risk of hydroplaning and skidding—if they do not practice safe driving techniques throughout the frosty winter months. Below are winter
UVeye touts A.I.-driven vehicle inspection systems
UVeye is providing fleet operators in the U.S. with a fast, accurate way to detect costly vehicle problems that often are missed by drivers and service technicians. UVeye’s vehicle scans use artificial intelligence, sensor fusion and high-tech camera systems to spot within seconds a wide range of issues ranging from worn tires to missing or
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,
Verizon Connect says fleet management software shown to reduce speeding, idling
Recent analysis of anonymized usage data from Verizon Connect showed how the company’s fleet management software platform gives customers improvements through cost reductions, a focus on driver safety and reduction of vehicle idling which is a source of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, the company says. The data analysis from more than 1,800 active
Master Lock introduces new Bluetooth-enabled padlock suited for cargo security
Master Lock has introduced new Bluetooth-enabled ProSeries Padlocks that the company says are suitable for trailer and cargo security purposes. The new padlocks come with a variety of shackle options, durable weather cover and software compatibility. According to the company, the Master Lock Bluetooth ProSeries Padlocks offer enhanced security and cloud-based management simplicity for a
How to improve fleet safety by leveraging truck monitoring technology
Over the last decade, the trucking industry has contended with the driver shortage problem amongst a host of market complexities, and for good measure. Truck driving is physically taxing and is one of the most dangerous professions in the country, ranking seventh in the list of deadliest occupations by the University of Delaware. With a
Continental touts Turn Assist monitors blind spots in trucks
Continental now offers a new technology for commercial vehicles and RVs that makes roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists by actively monitoring the vehicle’s blind spots during right-hand turns. Continental says Turn Assist makes right-hand turns safer and easier and reduces driver stress by warning the driver with audible and visual alerts when pedestrians, cyclists
