New electric vehicles from Daimler point towards the future of trucking.
Daimler has announced two exciting new electric commercial vehicles that will be rolling out throughout the United States over the next few years. In even more exciting news, they have developed a concept truck that is highly connected, efficient, and electric! Why are Daimler’s new electric vehicles at the forefront of new trucking technology and why should you be interested? Read the rest of this entry »
Foggy weather is less dangerous when you’re prepared with these tips for driving safely through fog.
Truckers are used to driving through all kinds of different road conditions. From roads slick with wet leaves, rain, or black ice, truckers have the skills and experience to know how to be safe on the road. For those truckers who are new to the industry, this can take a little practice, especially since it takes time to simply adjust to driving a bigger vehicle. Here are some tips for driving safely in fog. Read the rest of this entry »
Snacks made out of high protein foods are especially good for truckers.
When you spend your days and nights on the road, it can be difficult to eat balanced meals, let alone healthy snacks. Some stretches of roads are full of greasy 24-hour diners, fast food chains, and convenience stores with limited options. How can you find snacks that are in it for the long haul and full of protein to keep you feeling full? Here are some high protein snack ideas for your next trip. Read the rest of this entry »
Switching to lower-viscosity oils may save your company some money.
Starting in December of this year, there is a whole new American Petroleum Institute (API) oil classification rolling out with lower viscosity parameters for fuel-efficient engines. From now on, there will be two different oil categories for your truck. How can you take advantage of newer, lower-viscosity oils and save some money in the process? Read the rest of this entry »
Freightliners may soon be limited on how fast they can travel.
When we see a fancy sports car racing down the highway, weaving in and out of traffic, it’s tempting to wish that they had a limit on how fast their vehicle can go. While there are no speed limiters implemented in regular cars and trucks, there will soon be speed limiters in freightliners. This is not because truck drivers drive erratically. It’s quite the opposite: the lower speed implemented on these trucks is aimed at decreasing the damage inflicted in an accident and giving expert truck drivers more reaction time to gain control of the vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »
Are your brakes in working order? Make sure to get them checked before Brake Safety Week!
Brake Safety Week, run by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is from September 11 to 17. During this week, law enforcement agencies across the country will be conducting inspections on large trucks and buses to make sure that the brakes are in good condition. They’ll be checking for brakes that need adjustment as well as brake-system and anti-lock braking system (ABS) violations. Make sure that you’re staying safe and don’t get caught with subpar brakes! Here are a few tips to make sure your freightliner is up to snuff. Read the rest of this entry »
Think it’s easy for big trucks and freightliners to be hacked?
If you have recently come across any of the headlines about the University of Michigan researchers who managed to hack into the Ji939 Databus of a 2006-model-year truck, you might be wondering if it’s easy for other big trucks and freightliners to be hacked. This is not yet a common occurrence, and only a test carried out by academics, but could have potential future implications for the freightliner industry. To learn more about it, read on.
Mercedes-Benz will reportedly move the production of the vans it sells in the United States and Canada to North Charleston, S.C., by the end of the decade. This plant will nearly triple its existing manufacturing footprint. Read the rest of this entry »
We all love hearing about new trucking products! Here are a few that are especially great.
We all love hearing about improvements to trucking technology. New trucking products help to improve the trucking experience and can improve the performance and longevity of trucks and other vehicles. Here are a few new trucking products that have been released this year. Read the rest of this entry »
With just a few personal elements, you’ll be riding in style when you make your truck’s cab a home away from home
Instead of working at a desk from 9-5, surrounded by picture frames full of your accomplishments and family vacations, you work from your cab (definitely not only 9-5!). While there are so many advantages to hitting the open road for your job, not feeling like you are truly at home can make nights sleeping in your cab less than pleasant. By adding some personal elements to your cab, you can transform your vehicle into your home away from home. Read the rest of this entry »