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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2022

Pennsylvania Passes Vehicle Snow Removal Law

Pennsylvania has passed a law requiring drivers to remove accumulated snow and ice from their vehicles, a law that will impact truckers.

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ArticlesJanuary 13, 2021

What Truck Drivers Need to Know About Safe Winter Operation

Winter operations brings trucking additional risks, with snow, black ice and other dangers. Driver training can help reduce the chances of injuries from crashes or from slips and falls.

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Newsby StaffDecember 29, 2020

Pilot Flying J Offers Winter Fuel Protection

Pilot Flying J has introduced a new diesel fuel treatment with an anti-gel formula and is now winter-blending its diesel fuel in cold weather areas.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 21, 2020

Ready Your Fifth Wheel for Winter

Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.

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ProductsSeptember 10, 2020

Kinedyne Grip Link Tire Chains Enhance Traction

Kinedyne recently redesigned its Grip Link tire chains to include additional links on the side chains as well as more cross chains, improving traction on roads covered in ice and snow.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 4, 2020

Keep your Diesel Fuel from Freezing this Winter

Preventing fuel freeze-ups in heavy-duty diesel trucks is much easier than fixing the problem after it happens. Stay on top of your fuel tank maintenance and pay close attention to what you put into the tank; these are the only sure-fire solutions for preventing cold-weather failures.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

Tips for Keeping Truck Brakes Tip-Top in Winter Weather

Winter is hard on vehicle systems. And wheel ends are no exception. Here are some tips to keep truck brakes in good working condition when cold, snow, and ice are the order of the day.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2019

Plus.ai and MnDOT Announce Autonomous Truck Winter Driver Trials

Autonomous truck developer Plus.ai has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to evaluate how autonomous trucks perform in harsh winter driving conditions.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

Drivewyze Adds Mountain Safety Alerts in 20 States

Drivewyze has expanded its mountain corridor safety alerts system from an initial seven locations to more than 100 locations located in 20 states.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 18, 2019

How Alaska DOT Uses GPS for Precision Plowing

If snow plow drivers who work Alaska's Thompson Pass worried about driving in white-out conditions, the road would never get cleared. But thanks to an ultra-precise GPS system, these snow plow crews are able to get the work done.

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