Max HeineMax Heine is editorial director of Overdrive and writes regularly for the Overdrive Extra blog. A CDL holder, he joined Overdrive in 1998 after more than two decades of newspaper work. You can reach him at [email protected] or 205-248-1038.BusinessCV Outlook: Current innovations driving future evolutions in remote diagnostics, automated vehiclesTomorrow’s trucks will be equipped for wireless remote updating of spec’s for specific operating conditions, such as crossing mountains, speakers said at a trucking conference Aug. 27.August 27, 2015BusinessTrailerTail will be industry standard soon, new owner Stemco saysStemco’s recent acquisition of ATDynamics, which is known for its TrailerTail that streamlines air at the rear of box vans, has led to a major expansion of its sales force, said Stemco Vice President Bob Montgomery at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., March 27.March 27, 2015BusinessDriver who saved cop from prisoner named Goodyear’s Highway HeroClint Blackburn, a Kentucky driver who saved a law enforcement official from an attack by a hostile prisoner, was named the 32nd Goodyear Highway Hero Thursday at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KyMarch 26, 2015BusinessPeterbilt announced upgrades to 579 EPIQ, autonomous vehicle workPeterbilt Motors introduced enhancements to its Model 579 EPIQ that it says can improve fuel efficiency up to 14 percent. The company also announced new models or expanded versions of existing models, including improvements in its natural gas-powered offerings.March 25, 2015BusinessAcceptance of dash-mounted cameras growing, vendor saysMost customers are initially resistant to the in-cab cameras because drivers typically resent the intrusion, says SmartDrive’s Steve Mitgang. Once the value is fully explained, and in some cases a small group of drivers volunteers to test an in-cab camera, 99 percent of the customers see the value in a dual-cam system.March 16, 2015BusinessFremont Contract Carriers, Island Express named TCA’s Best Fleets to Drive ForTwo Nebraska fleets were honored with the Best Fleets to Drive For award today at the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.March 10, 2015BusinessGoodyear unveils roadside service smartphone app, new fuel-efficient steer tireThe Fuel Max LHS complements the Fuel Max LHD G505D, Goodyear’s fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire, introduced in October. The new Smart Tech app is designed to add efficiency to its roadside service programs and to provide the driver, the fleet and dealer personnel immediate access to the progress of a service call.March 4, 2015BusinessSpecial report: Predictive analytics can help fleets boost safety, driver retentionThe pace of available information and data gathering in trucking is accelerating, and with it, more companies to manage that data for fleets — and more unique ways to solicit it.January 12, 2015BusinessPredictive analytics: Other leaders in data useNote: This story is part of a larger series on predictive analytics and how fleets can use it. Click here to see the main story. Lytx (formerly DriveCam Inc.) Lytx helps fleets identify and address the causes of risky driving behavior by collecting vehicle and driver data and combining it with predictive analytics. The system […]August 12, 2014BusinessPredictive analytics: Stay MetricsNote: This story is part of a larger series on predictive analytics and how fleets can use it. Click here to see the main story. Marketed as: Driver feedback and rewards program Emphasis: Retention Data used: Driver feedback: engagement in rewards program, satisfaction surveys and exit interviews Target customers: Fleets of 100 to 1,000 trucks Focused on retention, Stay […]August 12, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 8Next PageTop StoriesCompaniesUnion files unfair labor charges against Daimler Truck with strike loomingUAW accuses DTNA of retaliation, interference, discrimination and failure to bargain in good faith.Alternative powerRenewable diesel a more effective tool to decarbonize trucking than BEV, report saysCompaniesForward Air names new CEO post Omni Logistics mergerPreventable or NotRunning a red light leads to a brutal collision. Was this accident preventable?Featured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair