Helping eliminate driver fatigue
Being tired on the job is a reality for many people, but when a truck driver is suffering from fatigue, there can be dire consequences. While there is no agreement on how to directly measure fatigue in accidents involving trucks, the National Transportation Safety Board estimates that fatigue played a role in 20% of the
Freedman Seating introduces new walk-in delivery truck driver seat
Freedman Seating has introduced seating system with Tempronics personalized climate seating technology for last mile delivery, commercial walk-in delivery trucks. The Tempronics climate system delivers conductive cooling/heating directly to the occupant. The system has been specifically designed for open cabs with active operators where traditional HVAC systems are ineffective, the company said. The Tempronics climate
Mack Trucks, Sears Seating co-develop seating options for Anthem, Granite
Product design teams from Sears Seating and Mack Trucks have co-developed a unique seat for Mack’s Anthem and Granite trucks. The companies say they prioritized driver comfort and safety in the design, which features longer seat cushions, taller seat backrests and adjustable bolsters. “By working with our customer to produce seats that offer operators greater
