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Collision Avoidance Systems Succeed in NHTSA Field Test

A yearlong federal field test of 150 Class 8 tractor­-trailers equipped with collision avoidance systems had no rear-­end crashes, a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study revealed.

June 20, 2016

Editorial: Collision Technology Proves Its Worth

Let us pause for a moment and consider the number zero. As in, during a recent test, 150 heavy-duty tractors racked up 3 million U.S. highway miles and there were zero rear-end collisions.

June 20, 2016

Venture Express Acquires Chambers Leasing Systems

Venture Express Inc., a Tennessee-based fleet that specializes in serving the automotive industry, announced the acquisition of Chambers Leasing Systems Inc., an Ohio carrier, to expand the buyer’s services in the Midwest.

June 9, 2016

Increases in Driver Pay Grind to Halt on Lower Freight Rates, Demand

Downward pressure on truckload rates and a weak freight market this year have almost eliminated driver pay increases that were widespread as recently as early 2015, according to an industry official who tracks compensation trends.

June 6, 2016

Bendix Parent to Acquire Steering Supplier, Expand Autonomous Driving Capabilities

Knorr-Bremse Group, a global manufacturer of braking systems and parent company of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, has agreed to acquire a steering technology company that will expand its capabilities in the field of autonomous driving in commercial vehicles.

June 1, 2016

Fleets Cite Safety Gains, Reduced Claims Costs With Onboard Cameras

PHILADELPHIA — Several fleet safety executives said their investments in technologies such as collision mitigation systems and onboard video have significantly reduced crashes and claims costs at their companies.

July 15, 2016

Industry Groups Unite to Develop New App Aimed at Making Truck Parking Easier to Find

WASHINGTON — Industry groups announced they will launch a free truck parking smartphone app in August, joining several from the private sector already in place.

May 23, 2016

Video: Siphiwe Baleka Demos the 'Knee-Crusher' Workout Any Trucker Can Do

No time to exercise? It's not how much time you work out, it's how hard you work out, says driver trainer Siphiwe Baleka of Prime Inc. in this LiveOnWeb Extra.

May 20, 2016

Video: Why FMCSA Is Seeking Input on Sleep Apnea

Christine Hydock, chief of the medical programs division for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, talks with TT's Eric Miller in this LiveOnWeb video excerpt about the agency's interest in a possible sleep apnea regulation.

May 20, 2016

Sleep Apnea Programs for Truck Drivers Enhanced by Data, ‘Workflow’ Systems

Advances in technology are making it easier for fleets to screen drivers for a medical condition that’s believed to be a significant contributor to preventable crashes, while also enabling health care providers to monitor treatment while drivers are on the road.

May 13, 2016