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Cumberland Farms uses ‘bypass’ data to make the most of driver safety meetings
As part of implementing a weigh station bypass system, Cumberland Farms shares information with drivers to increase CSA scores and fleet efficiency.
October 13, 2016
Business
Carrier shut down by FMCSA for driver qualification, hazmat violations after fatal crash
The investigation into Industrial Transit began after one of the company’s trucks hauling airbag components crashed in Maverick County, Texas, resulting in a fatality and extensive property damage.
October 10, 2016
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SmartDrive expands driver behavior, risk analysis with ‘segmentation’
SmartDrive’s new tool can instantly look across driver and vehicle segments to identify relevant and predictive performance differences for improvement strategies.
October 5, 2016
Business
Lytx offers two new DriveCam video triggers, updates enterprise program
Lytx announced two new triggers – rolling stops and roll stability – to its DriveCam exception-based video safety program, bringing the total number of triggers to more than 70.
October 2, 2016
Business
Fleet testing shows reduced drowsy/distracted driving with Guardian driver safety solution
Seeing Machines’ unveiled data showing its Guardian driver monitoring system reduced distracted driving and fatigue in tests with three U.S. fleets. The Guardian technology uses sensors and image processing to track micro-movements of drivers’ eyes and head to identify fatigue or distraction, in real time. When it detects any of several events, such as drowsiness, […]
October 1, 2016
Business
Daimler issues two recalls on certain Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Approximately 1,160 Freightliner and Western Star trucks are affected by two separate recalls – one dealing with the location of the power distribution module location on certain CNG-fueled trucks and one affecting trucks with the wrong front axle hub equipped.
September 27, 2016
Business
Lytx shares one-year results from in-cab system that detects distracted driving
Swift Transportation, YRC, Melton Truck Lines, and Cargo Transporters are among the names in trucking who’ve adopted ActiveVision.
September 23, 2016
Business
NetraDyne uses artificial intelligence in new driver safety platform
NetraDyne launched a video safety system that identifies risk and safety from a driver’s perspective.
September 15, 2016
Business
Annual brake inspection blitz this week
CVSA says inspectors will be looking for “loose or missing parts, air or hydraulic fluid leaks, worn linings, pads, drums or rotors, and other faulty brake system components.”
September 8, 2016
Business
Truck-involved fatalities increased 4.4 percent in 2015, DOT says
NHTSA’s report says there were 4,067 truck-involved fatalities, which is the highest number since 2008. Of the 4,067 fatalities, 667 (16.4 percent) were occupants of the trucks, 10.1 percent were non-occupants and 73.5 percent were occupants of other vehicles. NHTSA’s report doesn’t account for crash fault.
August 31, 2016
Business
ATA’s Rob Abbot to join Lytx, lead trucking team
Abbott replaces the retiring Rob Bartels, a longtime Lytx commercial and market development executive.
August 19, 2016
Business
Omnitracs adds Critical Event Video option to its in-cab and mobile fleet management platforms
On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Omnitracs announced the release of an in-cab video solution Critical Event Video (CEV). High-quality video can be reviewed within minutes of triggered safety events.
August 17, 2016
Business
O&G Industries equips fleet with SmartDrive video program
As part of the rollout, 45 of O&G’s concrete mixers will be equipped with SmartDrive 360, a system that integrates with its vehicles’ existing back-up cameras.
August 15, 2016
Business
FMCSA begins campaign for better driving around trucks
Through the new campaign, dubbed “Our Roads, Our Responsibility,” FMCSA suggests several tips to motorists sharing the road with trucks.
August 12, 2016
Business
More than 430 drivers competing this week for National Truck Driving Championships
Drivers will compete in one of eight different classes for the chance to be named the 2016 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. The competition includes three phases of challenges: pre-trip inspection, a written exam and a driving course with obstacles and tight turns.
August 8, 2016
Business
FMCSA’s Administrator Darling visits Miller Transporters to see carrier’s safety program
Through the program, a trooper rides along with a member of Miller’s safety department and observes traffic violations on the highway.
July 19, 2016
Business
Pana-Pacific network to sell and install Lytx DriveCam program
Pana-Pacific will sell and install the Lytx DriveCam program through the nationwide network of Heavy-Duty Truck dealerships, beginning in July 2016.
July 8, 2016
Business
NHTSA report shows increase in truck-related fatalities in 2015
Overall, NHTSA found a 7.7 percent increase in traffic deaths during 2015. An estimated 35,200 people died on U.S. roadways in 2015, up from the 32,675 reported fatalities in 2014, according to NHTSA.
July 5, 2016
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