Operation Safe Driver Week Set to Begin July 15
Operation Safe Driver Week has been set for the week of July 15-21, 2018, with law enforcement around the country joining in on the effort to spot unsafe driving behaviors by commercial vehicle drivers and passenger vehicles.
Go Power! Offers Pallet Jack and Liftgate Solar Charging Solution
Go Power! has paired its solar charging system with a new component for work trucks. The dual-charging system was engineered specifically for charging liftgate and pallet jack batteries.
Go Power! Offers Pallet Jack and Liftgate Solar Charging Solution
Go Power! has paired its solar charging system with a new component for work trucks. The dual-charging system was engineered specifically for charging liftgate and pallet jack batteries.
Power Shift: Electric truck makers promise cleaner, cheaper tractors, but can fueling and charging infrastructure keep up?
In-depth on the emerging electric truck market: It’s still not clear whether the electrical grid can handle an influx of power-hungry electric trucks. Also uncertain is whether these truck suppliers and their yet-to-be-built infrastructure can meet the…
Working remotely as an owner-operator — autonomous remote-pilot test driver profiled
Ex-owner-op Jeff Runions today is working as a “test driver” for the San Francisco-based Starsky Robotics tech start-up, whose remote-pilot exploits in the “autonomous trucks” realm have made news in recent months.
Ontario on-road fatalities surge
ORILLIA, Ont. – Fatalities in crashes involving commercial trucks reached a 10-year high on roads patrolled by the Ontario Provincial Police in 2017 – which also marked the highest number of road fatalities in general in five years. The police…
More than 7,100 Western Star tractors, 500 International trucks recalled
Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 7,100 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 tractors for a possible electrical issue. Navistar is also recalling approximately 500 model year 2018-2019 International…
Driver focused inspection spree set for July 15-21
Driving behaviors that will be targeted during the week include speeding, distracted driving, texting, failure to use a seat belt, following too closely, improper lane change, failure to obey traffic control devices and more.
Construction mishap closes I-20/59 at I-65 interchange in Birmingham
The interstate will be closed through at least Wednesday, April 11. ALDOT advises drivers to avoid the I-59/I-65 interchange if possible. All traffic on I-59/20 is being detoured onto I-65 North to the 16th Street exit, then back on I-59/20 South towar…
Next Healthy Fleet Challenge starts May 1
LONDON, Ont. — The next Healthy Fleet Challenge is scheduled to start on May 1. The challenge will run until June 30, and will take place in the Healthy Team app where participants receive education and coaching on living a…