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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2019

Safety Technology Could Prevent Drivers from Texting While Driving

A new multi-solution platform is designed to prevent drivers from using smartphones while driving using a combination of software and device tracking.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 4, 2019

Safety vs. Saturation

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Air Force learned a hard lesson: The consequences of information overload can be severe – even fatal. And that lesson matters as new technology finds its way onto trucks.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockDecember 18, 2018

Taking the Individualized Approach to Safety

Heavy Duty Trucking magazine's Safety and Compliance award winner tips his hat to drivers and leadership.

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ProductsDecember 17, 2018

Pig Mildew-Resistant Absorbent Sock

New Pig has introduced the Pig Mildew-Resistant Absorbent Sock, designed to absorb spills in work settings.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

Women Truck Drivers Safer Than Men: Omnitracs

Only 6% of all truck drivers in North America are women. But the data suggests they are not only safer behind the wheel, but more stable as a long-term employee.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

SAE International Clarifies Levels of Driving Automation

SAE International has updated its chart outlining the six levels of automation for the vehicle industry to make it simpler to understand for consumers.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 10, 2018

Commentary: The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles

When we’re talking about autonomous vehicles, the ethics questions are many, and developing a single ethical standard may be harder than it sounds.

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Articlesby Jim BeachDecember 10, 2018

How to Get the Most From Your ELDs

While some fleets may view electronic logging devices only as a regulatory requirement, the data they collect can be integrated with mobile communication and back-office systems to improve efficiency, long-range planning and safety.

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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeDecember 10, 2018

Would Bringing Back the Split-Sleeper Berth Rule Compromise Driver Safety and Health?

Could bringing back the split sleeper berth provision of the hours of service regulations actually be a step backwards for safety and for driver health and satisfaction? Deborah Lockridge explores the question in her All That's Trucking blog.

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Articlesby David CullenDecember 5, 2018

Q&A: ZF on How Advanced Technologies Can Improve Trucking Efficiency and Safety

Mitja Schulz, senior vice president, Commercial Vehicle Technology for ZF, spoke with HDT about how advanced technologies can improve efficiency and safety for trucking.

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