C.J. Driscoll & Associates have released a survey showing that more than 40% of fleets are using cameras in their cabs. The survey was done to assess camera usage, ELDs, and GPS fleet management systems. The benefits of this study include converting from AOBRDs to ELDS, GPS tracking on trailers,…
Milton Van Horn, the safety director for Carrier One, was honored with the title of Safety Professional of the Year by the Illinois Trucking Association (ITA). Van Horn excels for his support and service to safety for Carrier One and has received this award for going above and beyond in…
During the North American Commerical Vehicle Show in Atlanta, ConMet introduced it’s PreSet Plus Electic Hub (eHub). This motor/generator mounts at the wheel-end in between the axle spindle and brake shoes. ConMet is going to launch a reefer trailer that uses this new eHub system instead of idling the engine…
With the local demand of truck drivers being high, more South Dakota schools are putting out more ways to pull people into the driver’s seat. For its fourth year, Capital University Center in Pierre is offering a Class A CDL Test Preparation Class November 22-23. There is also a Class…
Winter is pretty much here, along with blizzards and slick roads. Even though roads can be treacherous this time of year everyone keeps rolling, including truckers. Everyone needs to be a bit more cautious when the roads are icy, and the snow is falling. Here are some safety tips for…
Out of the University of Minnesota Morris campus, a research team has found that when a carrier has a mandated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) they saved on medical insurance costs. They concluded their research by showing the savings of $441 per month per driver who accepted treatment for…
The ELD mandate went into effect in December of 2017, and carriers had two years to switch their old Automatic On-Board Recording Devices to the new Electronic Logging Devices. With the technology of today, and laws involving hours of service and miles driven, the ELDs are better trackers than AOBRDs….
Alphonso Lewis Sr. served as a transportation specialist and mechanic for the U.S. Army, he is now a truck driver for YRC Freight in Montgomery, Alabama. The trucking industry is doing its part to help veterans find job opportunities and career paths within the industry. It’s because veterans are trained…
A new TA Express has opened in Summit, South Dakota off Exit 201 on Interstate 29. Regarding an agreement with Heinz, inc., this is the third Coffee cup to be converted into a TA Express. This new stop will include ten diesel lanes, 80 truck parking spots, three private showers,…
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched the North American Technology Tour promoting new technologies to further improve fuel consumption and reduce emissions. This tour includes a demonstrator truck containing High Power Density technology and Active Decompression Technology. Their goal is to show those in the trucking industry what technologies Jacobs has…