Trucking Industry Safety News

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Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.

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Walmart, U.S. Xpress Install Lytx Video Systems

Video telematics provider Lytx reported it signed a number of major clients last year, including Walmart Inc. and U.S. Xpress Enterprises, an indication of the growing acceptance by fleets of installing cameras on their trucks as a way to reduce accidents, increase road safety and track driver behavior.

March 6, 2018
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Peterson Launches Intelligent Trailer System

ATLANTA — Peterson Manufacturing Co. introduced an intelligent trailer system that the company said brings expanded connectivity and telematics capability to trailers.

March 6, 2018
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Uber’s Self-Driving Trucks Now Hauling Freight in Arizona

Uber Technologies Inc. announced that its self-driving commercial trucks are now conducting regular freight hauls in Arizona through the Uber Freight network.

March 6, 2018
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Stoneridge Expands Fleet Evaluations of Camera Monitor System

ATLANTA — Stoneridge Inc. announced it will accept more carriers in its ongoing fleet evaluation of the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, intended eventually to replace traditional mirrors.

March 6, 2018
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Reduce Risk and Cost With Your Fleet Safety Strategy

In this new white paper, learn how innovative technology provides new and more comprehensive ways to keep vehicles and people safer, as well as ways to avoid the risk and high costs that unsafe transportation practices create.

March 5, 2018
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Michelin Unveils Trailer Aero Package, Wide-Base Tire

ATLANTA — Michelin North America has unveiled a trailer aerodynamics package for dry van and refrigerated trailers, a five-piece kit that incorporates side skirts, trailer-end fairings, aerodynamic mud flaps and a wake reducer to deliver what the company said is up to 7.4% improvement in fuel efficiency.

March 4, 2018
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Dana Introduces Tire Management, Axle Innovations

ATLANTA — Dana Inc. introduced the next generation of its Rhombus TireAnalytics platform. It also introduced its new Spicer S172 series single-drive axle for Class 7 and 8 vehicles and its Spicer D172 series heavy-duty tandem axle for construction, heavy haul and severe-service applications.

March 4, 2018
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Cooper Debuts Commercial Tire Lineup

ATLANTA — Cooper Tire Co. is launching a lineup of branded truck tires designed for longhaul, vocational and severe-service applications, and which are targeted to the fleet and original-equipment sectors, the company announced.

March 4, 2018
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Virtual Reality Training Promising for Diesel Mechanics, Forklift Operators

Virtual reality-based training may be a viable option for developing a new generation of diesel technicians, warehouse forklift operators and drivers, as the evolving technology shows promise in speeding up training at a time when labor is in short supply.

March 1, 2018