The advent of electric-powered commercial trucks has raised new design considerations for vehicle components beyond the propulsion system — including tires.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Ìý
Detection Systems Prove Helpful as Fleets Combat Growing Driver Distraction Issue
The familiar expression about being driven to distraction acquires new layers of meaning for fleet safety managers and technology providers intent on tackling the challenge of distracted driving.
December 5, 2022Memphis Airport’s New De-icing Pads Boost Cargo Transport
Federal officials unveiled a 3.3 million-square-foot aircraft de-icing pad at Memphis International Airport, where FedEx Corp. has its largest sorting facility.
December 1, 2022Inspectors Issue 26,164 Warnings, Citations During Operation Safe Driver Week
Inspectors in the United States and Canada pulled over more than 35,000 commercial motor vehicles during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, issuing 26,164 warnings and citations to drivers for unsafe driving behaviors ranging from speeding to distracted driving.
December 1, 2022Thermo King Names R452A Standard Option
Thermo King, a brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, announced R452A refrigerant will be the standard option on single- and multi-temperature truck refrigeration units manufactured in North America.
November 30, 2022Florida Colleges Get Funds to Boost CDL, Technician Jobs
Florida’s governor has awarded more than $3 million to schools for commercial driver licenses and diesel technician programs to create jobs needed to help with regional recovery from Hurricane Ian.
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Trucking Stakeholders Express Concerns Over Electronic Identifiers
A proposal by federal regulators to require unique electronic identifiers on large trucks wasn’t well received by many of the nation’s motor carriers and independent truckers.
November 29, 2022Rivian Employees Allege Safety Oversights at Illinois Plant
At least a dozen employees at Rivian Automotive Inc. have accused the electric vehicle maker of safety violations at its Illinois plant, according to complaints filed with federal regulators.
November 21, 2022Senate Bill Targets Catalytic Converters
Legislation targeting the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.
November 21, 2022West Virginia to Renovate Travel Plazas, Add Truck Parking
West Virginia is demolishing two travel plazas along its turnpike to create modern ones, adding a total of 45 new truck parking places, announced Gov. Jim Justice.
November 21, 2022