Predicting an electric future is a risky business
Predicting an electric future is a risky business I saw a news item a few weeks ago which focused on a brief from MIT about autonomous vehicles, “Autonomous Vehicles, Mobility…
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How high-tech tools combat cargo theft
Thieves cost fleets millions of dollars each year due to theft, but technology can help secure and track cargo. The need for high-tech, high-security cargo protection continues to increase as…
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Fleets can’t afford to sit on the sidelines
Technology is changing at a rapid pace and can seem overwhelming for many fleets. Unfortunately, commercial fleets don’t have the luxury of sitting on the sidelines to wait to see…
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Fleets are only as technologically advanced as their drivers
Truck drivers had a rich history of embracing new technologies that stalled in recent years. The most successful fleets have found ways to show drivers how technology makes them and…
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Assessing future safety technologies
The FMCSA’s Tech-Celerate Now program aims to prioritize education and evaluation of advanced driver assistance systems for commercial vehicles. The trucking industry hauls 51 million tons of freight, valued at…
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Autonomous trucking could disrupt the (freight) world
This innovation will protect lives on the road and will work in tandem with visions for increasingly optimized delivery systems with fewer anticipated road casualties. The first documented idea of…
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Cybersecurity is a year-round priority
With more of us working from home, the issue of cybersecurity has taken on increased importance. October marked the 17th year of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The U.S. Department of…
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Front-crash prevention technology reduces severe truck crashes: study
Based on Class 8 truck driving data from SmartDrive, an insurance group finds that forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems make highways safer. Installing forward-collision warning and automatic emergency…
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Fleets challenge the driver turnover status quo
The financial burden of driver turnover is substantial, plus high turnover rates can be damaging to a fleet’s reputation. To prevent driver turnover, it’s important for fleets to understand the…
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Work Demands Contribute to Distracted Driving Behaviors
Photo: NSC Drivers continue to struggle to obey state laws that prevent cell phone use, due in part by demands or pressure from work that lead drivers to read or…
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