Driver Fatigue, Distraction Detected by Guardian System from Seeing Machines
Seeing Machines now offers its Guardian technology in the United States to detect and alert drivers who have fatigue-induced microsleep incidents or driver distraction. At the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition in Las…
Improved MX engines and proprietary axle coming from Paccar
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Landon Sproull, assistant vice-president of Paccar, announced the 2017 MX-13 and MX-11 engines would offer improved power, torque and fuel efficiency, increasing uptime and making Paccar engines ‘much more profitable to operate.’ “The Paccar MX-13 and…
Seeing Machines touts success of its Guardian safety system at MCE
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Seeing Machines says its Guardian safety system is significantly helping to reduce distracted driving and fatigue, and that Royal Food Service will be equipping its fleet with the system. “The Guardian safety solution is already saving…
Help Inc. aims to increase highway safety with InfoRM
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Help Inc. announced the release of InfoRM, an intelligence tool it says revolutionizes the way carriers look at safety data. “We specialize in the safe and efficient movement of freight,” said Mark Doughty, vice-president and CEO…
Noregon releases new fault monitoring system TripVision
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Noregon Systems officially launched its new vehicle health monitoring program, TripVision, during the American Trucking Association’s Management Conference and Exhibition Oct. 1. The system is being touted as a fault information system for all makes, models…
ZF Emphasizes Safety with Newest Innovation Concept Truck
ZF rolled out its Innovation Truck 2016 concept vehicle at the IAA show in Hannover, Germany, to demonstrate its capabilities for developing autonomous-driving technologies. Noting that it is keeping at the forefront its “Vison Zero” goal of attaining accident-free driving, the Germany-based component supplier said it’s “working on enhancing current assist systems for practical use on the road.”
CHP truck scales facility hosts driver appreciation day
CHP Volunteer President Charlotte Bailey and Volunteer Joyce Hampton serve up hamburgers and hot dogs on Friday at Truck Driver Appreciation Day at the California Highway Patrol Cottonwood Inspection Facility. Cottonwood >> The California Highway…
Cummins, Eaton expand SmartAdvantage lineup
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton and Cummins have added a new torque rating to their SmartAdvantage powertrain offering. A new 1,850 lb.-ft. torque capacity transmission is now available for linehaul applications of up to 80,000 lbs GCW in the US…
Daimler and Trailer Maker Partner on European Fuel-Efficient Rig
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Truck unit along with Germany-based trailer maker Krone have teamed up to put together a linehaul tractor-trailer they say delivers up to a 20% cut in fuel consumption compared to existing combinations. The rig, rolled out at the IAA Truck Show in Frankfurt, Germany, consists of the latest generation Mercedes-Benz Actros over-the-road cabover mated to Krone’s new Profi Liner Efficiency, an aerodynamically enhanced curtain-side trailer fitted with low-rolling-resistance tires.
Jost Shows New Trailer Developments at IAA 2016
The Jost Group introduced a new fifth wheel coupling and trailer steering system at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany. The JSK 34 sensor coupling version of the ultralight JSK 34 fifth wheel coupling was shown at the show.