TSE Brakes introduces TSE-Sense smart air brake actuator
TSE Brakes Inc., a worldwide producer and supplier of premium actuators and brake adjusters for the on-highway and specialty vehicle markets, launched its TSE-Sense smart air brake actuator. The system is comprised of smart brake actuators and a Data Integration Box (DIB), patent-pending TSE-Sense continuously monitors brake stroke at each wheel end. TSE-Sense can diagnose
Kinedyne introduces reflective VeeBoards that illuminate secured cargo
Kinedyne has released new reflective cargo corner protector VeeBoards that illuminating cargo strapped on an open-deck trailer, allowing it to be seen more easily at night. According to Kinedyne, additional features of the new reflective VeeBoards include: the fact that they need no batteries, but emit a glow from the reflected light of oncoming traffic; feature a
ATRI-developed assessment tool used to ID safe, younger drivers
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released the results of the Phase 1 Beta Test of its Younger Driver Assessment Tool. This is the second in a series of technical memoranda from ATRI exploring the potential for an assessment tool to identify the safest drivers among 18- to 20-year-olds. ATRI says its beta test
Advanced trucks could increase driver retention
Heavy-duty fleet organizations are facing major challenges in the retention and recruitment of drivers at an especially hazardous moment. Drivers are needed now more than ever before to progress in migrating the shipment of goods, food, medicine and vaccines globally. Retention is especially important for drivers, as the current market is tight. The most recent
Omnitracs publishes data on distracted truck driving
Omnitracs has published new data on distracted driving in the trucking industry. These insights come from aggregated and anonymized data from the SmartDrive advanced video-based analytics platform. According to Omnitracs, the data analysis clearly demonstrates that the most distracted drivers are less safe overall, commit significantly more fundamental driving errors and drive faster than the
Podcast: The potential benefits of replacing truck mirrors with cameras
In today’s Fleet Future podcast, I spoke with two members of Stoneridge, a company that makes MirrorEye, a system through which mirrors on the sides of trucks are replaced by cameras, which the company says provides greater visibility and improved aerodynamics. The system received an FMCSA exemption, meaning fleets can replace mirrors on their trucks
How truck safety systems impact your insurance costs
I’ll be honest: it’s not easy to get fleets to talk about their insurance costs, but who could blame them? Safety is paramount, but accidents happen and they’ve given rise to the so-(frighteningly)-called nuclear verdicts against commercial fleets. In fleets’ corner are the growing number of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and in-cab camera technology
Lytx launches two fleet maintenance features
Lytx, a provider of video telematics solutions, announced two new fleet technology solutions: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and Preventative Maintenance, now available for light-duty fleets. These new features are included in Lytx’s Fleet Tracking Service, with data collected using the Lytx DriveCam device via an Engine Control Module (ECM) cable with no extra equipment and at no
Sound truck service shop advice for safety, productivity
Truck service best practices and the latest tools evolve just as quickly as truck equipment. Over-the-air updates, remote diagnostics, even shop safety procedures (thanks COVID), bring more opportunity and more complexity to the truck service process. To stay on top of it, Jake Schell, associate product manager for Mitchell 1’s Commercial Vehicle Group, pens a
Watch: The benefits of Level 2 automation in trucking
Level 2 automation has been a game-changer in terms of safety for about a decade now, and manufacturers continue to churn out better versions of this technology every year. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: Level 2 automation systems basically work by
Trucksafe Consulting offers fleets a training, compliance solution
Trucksafe Consulting has launched compliance and training services dedicated to helping trucking companies of all sizes navigate DOT regulations, highway safety issues and driver retention. Offering personalized, focused safety and compliance consulting, as well as a library of on-demand educational and training videos via its Trucksafe Academy, Trucksafe says its partnership-based approach is meant to
PowerFleet launches advanced vehicle video solution with AI capabilities
PowerFleet Inc. has announced the launch of Vista, an in-vehicle video solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and proactively manage risky driving situations across fleets. With Vista, PowerFleet is expanding its image technology portfolio, which includes the patent-pending LV-710 freight camera for trailers and containers and the CP4 System designed for the industrial
