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NewsJanuary 13, 2010

PSE&G Truck Fleet Equipped with Extra Fire Protection

MINNETONKA, MN - Fireaway LLC announced that PSE&G, New Jersey's largest utility company, will outfit its fleet of service trucks with Stat-X First Responders, advanced aerosol based fire suppression devices that can be tossed into a burning manhole to suppress a blaze within seconds.

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Articlesby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"

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NewsDecember 31, 2009

Stranded Drivers to Sue Arrow Trucking Company

PHILADELPHIA - Arrow Trucking Co. is being sued by a Philadelphia attorney on behalf of the 1,400 former employees laid off right before Christmas, many of whom were truck drivers left stranded at truck stops.

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NewsDecember 16, 2009

Bill Seeks to Increase Max Truck Weight to 97K

WASHINGTON - Over-the-highway trucks will be able to carry up to 97,000 pounds if the Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009, which is currently in House subcommittee, passes. Under present law, trucks can carry up to 80,000 pounds.

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NewsDecember 15, 2009

Wal-Mart Drivers Get New Trucks for Driving Safely

PLAINVIEW, TX - The Wal-Mart Transportation Division is awarding brand new rigs to drivers who log 3 million miles without being in a preventable accident.

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NewsDecember 9, 2009

Reda Lock Guard Protects Locks from the Elements

CHICAGO - There is now a way of protecting your external Hockey Puck Padlocks from snow, ice, salt, and your basic road grime. These external locks are exposed to the elements of weather and freeze, rust, and jam up constantly. The Reda Lock Guard has solved these basic problems.

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NewsDecember 2, 2009

Truck Winter Driving Safety Lesson Available from DriverCare

TREVOSE, PA - The CEI Group, Inc. announced today the rollout of a new DriverCare Web-Based Training lesson that teaches heavy-duty truck drivers techniques for coping safely with the hazards of winter driving.

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NewsNovember 24, 2009

Professional Drivers Offer Highway Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

WASHINGTON - This Thanksgiving, a record 40 million motorists are expected to take to the road. Additional motorists and winter road conditions can lead to dangerous situations, so a team of million mile accident-free drivers are helping to make our roads safer.

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NewsNovember 20, 2009

AT&T to Help United Road Services Boost Efficiency

ROMULUS, MI - AT&T recently announced a five-year, $2.6 million contract for wireless services and applications to United Road Services, Inc.

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NewsNovember 6, 2009

First Inflatable Seat Belts to Debut on Ford Explorer

DEARBORN, MI - Ford will introduce inflatable rear seat belts on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year for the North American market. Over time, Ford plans to offer the technology in vehicles globally.

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