Fleets to Share Experiences with Safety/Productivity Technology in Webinar
A free webinar June 26 will feature trucking industry experts discussing real-world experiences with several different types of cutting-edge truck technologies.
A free webinar June 26 will feature trucking industry experts discussing real-world experiences with several different types of cutting-edge truck technologies.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Trucking Industry Mobility & Technology Coalition are putting on the Trucking Industry Technology Showcase webinar June 26 from 2-3:30 eastern time.
Representatives from Con-way Freight, Boyle Transportation, James Burg Trucking and Maverick Transportation will highlight the benefits and costs of several technologies that improve fleet safety and/or increase productivity, including:
Roll stability systems
Collision mitigation systems
Tire pressure monitoring systems
Specialized heavy haul equipment
Driver monitoring systems
To register, visit the TIMTC website at www.freightmobility.com.
The Trucking Industry Mobility & Technology Coalition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportationand is jointly managed by the American Transportation Research Institute, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the American Trucking Associations. Members include motor carriers, commercial drivers, law enforcement, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, transportation planners and policy makers at the local, state and federal levels.
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