Cargo sensor combines lasers, camera
Spireon’s FleetLocate Cargo Sensor combines optical imaging and laser time of flight to show how much cargo is sitting in a trailer. Traditional ultrasonic sensors can be affected by conditions such as temperature, humidity and cargo type – as wellR…
8 Challenges Upfitting Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks
Correctly upfitting a work truck ensures it can accomplish the job it is required to do. It’s important that fleet managers understand the challenges inherent in upfitting.
St. Louis carrier adds new trucks
More to come later this year
7 hacks (mostly easy) to burn 2,900 calories a week
Just laughing can help
Trucking employment grew in June
Up 25,000 jobs over June 2017
Peterbilt’s UltraLoft enters production
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has begun production of its Model 579 UltraLoft, with Freymiller Trucking taking delivery of the first unit. The truck features a high roof integral cab and sleeper design for on-highway applications. “The Model 579 UltraLoft …
T680 goes all disc
Kenworth T680s will now come equipped with Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes on all axles, rather than the steer axles alone. At highway speeds, a tractor with disc brakes on every axle will stop about 15 feet sooner than one…
Express Mondor raises $25K for breast cancer foundation
LANORAIE, Que. – Express Mondor has raised $25,000 to support the fight against breast cancer, bringing its five-year total to more than $130,000. The company raised the funds through its annual golf tournament and fundraising dinner, which attracted m…
Highly Effective Secrets to Building a Successful Data-Driven, Driver Incentive Program
Best-run fleets are using their data-driven rewards program as a differentiator to attract and retain quality drivers. They use monthly or quarterly driver scorecards based on comprehensive safety, fuel and operational data to develop and retain qualit…
Out of service, driver dies when his truck rolls over him
Killed at Maryland weigh station