Integrating braking systems with sensors and telematics can enable more timely maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime and optimize component life while supporting “brake health.â€
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Lumileds Adds New Line of Truck Headlight Bulbs
Lumileds Holdings announced a new line of Philips MasterDuty headlight bulbs for Classes 2-8 commercial vehicles.
July 20, 2020Trailer Makers Anticipate Rebound After Fleets Recover From Pandemic
The trailer industry was forced to make further production cuts and alter manufacturing processes as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
July 17, 2020Demand for Virtual Training Accelerates During Pandemic
The pandemic is accelerating the transition to virtual learning for truck technicians, and the industry might never turn back.
July 17, 2020Trucking Freight Increases 3% Year-Over-Year, ATA Report Says
The trucking industry collectively moved 11.84 billion tons of freight in 2019, according to American Trucking Associations’ annual data compendium — ATA American Trucking Trends 2020 — which was released July 13. That figure is a 3% year-over-year increase from 2018’s 11.49 tons of freight.
July 14, 2020Fleets Push Forward With Tech Investment Despite Pandemic, Economic Uncertainty
Despite facing business challenges and economic uncertainty, some trucking companies have continued to move forward with technology investments during the COVID-19 outbreak.
July 6, 20206 Ways to Maximize Weigh Station Bypass Service
Whether you currently use weigh station bypassing or not, now is a great time to consider all of the extended value the service offers. With depressed freight levels and rates due to COVID-19, plus the other usual delays, you’ll learn about additional ways to maximize driver hours and save money.
July 16, 2020Cargo Theft Likely to Increase Over July Fourth Holiday, Report Says
Though cargo theft is a year-round problem for trucking, it is more of a concern around the July Fourth holiday, according to a report by CargoNet.
July 1, 2020House Climate Change Plan Tackles Heavy-Duty Equipment at Ports
House Democrats say Congress should increase funding for programs at EPA and the Department of Energy to reduce emissions from equipment at ports.
July 1, 2020Arizona DOT Installs Truck-Screening Technology to Improve Commerce
In an effort to improve the flow of freight, the Arizona Department of Transportation has installed technology that screens moving trucks at several ports of entry.
June 30, 2020