For truck platooning to work, here’s what has to happen
WEBJun 1, 2018 · Platooning allows trucks to follow at distances that are impossible to be safe for even the most expert drivers, Laws explained. He added there is a significant lag in reaction time for a safe ...
Switching to CNG: 8 things to know - FleetOwner
WEBOct 12, 2015 · Switching to CNG: 8 things to know. For example, the composition of CNG at filling stations can often be overlooked as a concern, but the impact of gas quality can be huge, say experts. At the ...
LGBT truckers share tales from the road - FleetOwner
WEBAug 13, 2018 · Larry Kahaner. "Being behind the wheel, you have nothing but the open road and mile after mile to delve into yourself and be more introspective, analyze your life, and where you want it to go ...
25 deadliest U.S. highways: 2021 edition - FleetOwner
WEBJun 1, 2021 · The Top 25 deadliest roads in the U.S., along with details on the routes, death rate, deadliest city along the highway, and how the route ranked in 2017, are as follows: I-4: Tampa, Florida, to ...
Fleet Owner 500: Top private fleets of 2019 | FleetOwner
WEBApr 15, 2019 · While a shortage of qualified drivers remains a top concern for private fleets, average salaries are $67,869. As a result, private fleets have a turnover rate of 15.4%, well below most for-hire ...
Suicide by Truck: When Nothing Else Makes Sense - FleetOwner
WEBApr 17, 2015 · In many instances, however, suicide is the only reason that makes sense once everything else logically is ruled out. "Suicide probably occurs in more cases than we care to tell the jury that it ...
2021 FleetOwner 500: Top Private Fleets
WEBApril 16, 2021. The annual FleetOwner 500: Top Private Fleets list consists of private carriers that own a fleet of trucks to support businesses in sectors like wholesale and retail, public ...
DOT details plan to deploy V2X technology nationwide
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Nationwide implementation of V2X. The DOT plans to have 20% of its system deployed by 2028 with the collaboration of automotive partners, private sector partners, cycling partners, and vulnerable ...
Freight rates, load-to-truck ratios trending up | FleetOwner
WEBApr 3, 2024 · A higher load-to-truck ratio. DAT’s latest truck/load posting and rate data for the week of March 24-30, based on the load board DAT One, found that load posts on DAT One rose above 2 million ...
First impressions: Peterbilt's new Model 579 - FleetOwner
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Moving into a hilly section, the new 579—loaded to 65,000 lbs. and powered by a Paccar MX mated to a Paccar 12-speed automated transmission—effortlessly maintained speed, and we left the dump ...