Test Drive: Trading Mirrors for Video Monitors
If Stoneridge’s MirrorEye system is any indication, the transition from conventional mirrors to a camera monitor system may be easier and safer than you think.
Cummins Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept Truck
To demonstrate its capabilities as an electrification powertrain supplier, Cummins showed a concept Class 8 day cab, featuring a hybrid fuel cell-battery electric drivetrain.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Programs Can Cut Healthcare Costs, Finds Study
There are few things better for you than a good night’s rest and a recent study has found that providing drivers with a sleep apnea treatment program could be good for your fleet’s bottom line as well.
3 Things You Might Not Know About Federal Trucking Regulations
At the NACV show in Atlanta safety and compliance expert John Seidl shared some insight into the upcoming entry-level driver training standards, the best ways to learn about federal regulations, and an under-utilized way to improve your CSA scores.
News roundup, Oct. 31: Weekend closure set for I-10 near Phoenix, TA-Petro adding nearly 100 IHOP restaurants
Arizona Department of Transportation crews will close I-10 Westbound between 35th and 67th avenues west of downtown Phoenix this weekend to allow for paving. TA-Petro and IHOP are partnering to open up 94 IHOP restaurants in travel centers across the U.S.
Mekra Lang planning for regulatory changes to replace mirrors with cameras
ATLANTA, Ga. – Mekra Lang is bolstering its North American presence, in anticipation of regulatory changes that will allow cameras to replace mirrors. The company has opened a second U.S. location in Charlotte, N.C. “This sends a signal to customers…
ZF to bring PowerLine transmission to North America
ATLANTA, Ga. – ZF is bringing its PowerLine eight-speed automatic transmission to the North American market, the company announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. It’s a torque converter-style automatic transmission and there are more th…
Continental launches ‘smart’ steer tire
ATLANTA, Ga. – Continental introduced the industry to a new regional haul steer tire at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. The Conti HSR 3 can be spec’d as an “intelligent” tire, with a sensor installed to communicate tire inflation……
B.C. rolls out program to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has partnered with the provincial government to offer the new Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program. Under CleanBC, the joint initiative is intended to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while he…
USDA officially legalizes interstate transportation of hemp
With USDA’s interim final rule publishing Thursday, Oct. 31, in the Federal Register and taking effect immediately, drivers can now transport the crop across state lines without worry of legal troubles.