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Accelerating road condition forecasting to know what’s ahead
“We think we’re kind of on the cutting edge of this,” the Global Weather Corp. CEO said about its role in advancing road condition forecasting.
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Infographics
Daily Infographic: Semi Trucks’ Brakes
Semis use air brakes to halt the motion of the entire truck and trailer.
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Sponsored Insights
Conquering mountains is a downhill battle
Runaway truck ramps are a trucker’s last resort. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels reminds truckers that the best way to tackle the downhill drive is through…
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News
Daimler recalls 142,110 Freightliner Cascadias for faulty brake lights
Daimler Trucks is recalling 142,110 units of the brand’s flagship Freightliner Cascadia from the 2017-2021 model years because the brake lights may stay on after…
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Trucking
Down Under Trucking: New truck sales plummet
It’s scary days in Australia for truck makers and importers, as the volume of truck sales has fallen off a cliff. Also this week: road…
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Equipment
Meritor to acquire AxleTech
Seeking to strengthen its portfolio of off-highway, defense and aftermarket business, Meritor (NYSE: MTOR) is acquiring AxleTech from the investment firm The Carlyle Group. Meritor…
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CVSA’s Brake Week in September pulled about 5,000 vehicles off the road
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s brake week program in September pulled about one in seven trucks it inspected off the road for failed inspections, the…
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