FMCSA Looking Into Lane Safety Systems

Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS) can reduce occurrences of veering off-road by 21 to 24 percent.

Truck Critics Group Says FMCSA a ‘Failure' on Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the four-day “Sorrow to Strength” conference, the Truck Safety Coalition ranked each U.S. state in terms of truck fatalities and issued a “report card” that graded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on 10 key truck safety issues.

Nitrogen-Filled Tires Can Improve Road Safety

CLEVELAND, OH – Parker Hannifin Process Air and Gas believe filling a truck's tires using the latest nitrogen generation technology can improve the safety of vehicles, while also reducing operating costs

SafeTec Platforms Voted Best New Product Innovation Award Winner at Work Truck Show 2007

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The 2007 Work Truck Show New Product Innovation Award was given to SafeTec Platforms of Bardstown, Ken. Attendees voted during the recent Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. SafeTec Platforms won for its LineBacker Platforms, which can be combined to form low-level scaffolding that provides strength, stability, and safety for users.

U.S. Officials to Conduct Truck Safety Audits in Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Truck safety inspectors working for the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be able to travel to Mexico to conduct extensive safety audits on companies interested in hauling cargo into and out of the United States, as part of a new program announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters.

Public Safety Equipment Announces Change in Ownership

ST. LOUIS, MO – Public Safety Equipment, Inc. has been purchased from Seton House by Stirling Square Capital Partners (SSCP). SSCP manages mid-market private equity funds from its London-based operations.

SmartDrive Hires Fleet Safety Expert

American Society of Safety Engineers Develops New Transportation Safety Tool

OEMs Improve Truck Brake Safety and Control

Nearly all this year’s medium-duty Class 3-6 commercial vehicles provide upgraded braking systems and/or new brake-related features and options.

All New Dodge Sprinter

The 2007 Dodge Sprinter offers expanded versatility, innovative new standard features, and safety.