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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 13, 2024

What Safety Strategies and Technologies are Trucking Fleets Using in 2024?

What strategies and technologies are trucking fleets using in their safety and compliance efforts? Heavy Duty Trucking and Work Truck posed that question to fleet managers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks in our third Safety Survey.

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Student truck driver graphic.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Millions in Driver Training

The Biden-Harris administration has approved more than $3 million in grant money to help train new truck drivers.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 10, 2024

Research: Women Truck Drivers Operate More Safely Than Men

Women truck drivers are safer and less likely to break regulations than their male counterparts, researchers found in evaluating 12 years of truck inspection data.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJuly 9, 2024

Truck Driver’s Dilemma: Click, Twist or Swipe?

Whether 'tis safer to twist a knob or press a button than to swipe right then swipe down to scan the menu for your favorite playlist...? That's a question for the age.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 13, 2024

Plus Debuts AI-Powered Vehicle Safety System

PlusProtect is AI-based software that enhances next-generation safety systems for all vehicle types

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Three Arka Express tractor-trailers, Freightliner, Volvo, and Peterbilt
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 9, 2024

How This Fleet's In-Cab Tech Update Enhances Driver Experience

How a change in in-cab technology is saving Arka Express truck drivers time, reducing stress, and improving safety.

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Freightliner Trucks backup camera system.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2024

Freightliner's New Backup Alert Safety System

Available as a factory-installed safety option, Freightliner’s new passive safety system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2024

Peterbilt Unveils Rear-View Camera System

Peterbilt’s new Digital Vision System-Mirrors is a rear-view camera system now available on Model 579 and Model 567 trucks.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

Tech to Detect Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Shows Promise in Pilot

Data analyzed by U.S. DOT Volpe Center shows a reduction in speeding and increased awareness of vulnerable road users among drivers using a detection system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 16, 2024

Stoughton Trailers Unveils Automatic Trailer Air and Connection Line System

Developed with Electrans Technologies, the new Auto Connect system automatically connects truck and trailer air, seven-way electrical and communication lines in seven seconds.

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