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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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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Reckless, Careless Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week will be held July 7-13, focusing on reckless, careless or dangerous driving of both commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 3, 2024

States, Provinces Urge Drivers to Prepare for Solar Eclipse

A full solar eclipse will cover portions of the Midwest and part of Canada on April 8, bringing with it a massive influx of sightseeing traffic that will cause challenges for commercial trucking.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 19, 2024

Bendix to Double Air Disc Brake Production

In response to soaring adoption rates on Class 6-8 vehicles, Bendix has announced plans to double its production of air disc brake products.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 13, 2024

Q&A: Road-Aware's Bullock on Ending Truck Rollovers, Downhill Runaway Trucks

Brian Bullock, founder of Road-Aware Safety Systems, believes better training and new technology could end truck rollovers forever.

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A group of diverse young people in front of a line of heavy-duty trucks.
Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Spending Bill Provision Could Get Younger Driver Pilot Program in Gear

Tucked away in the funding bill signed by President Biden March 9 was a provision to reduce some of the red tape that some in trucking believe has been holding back progress on a pilot program to allow under-21-year-olds to drive commercial trucks in interstate commerce.

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