Smart work zone technology trialled
A smart work zone technology system designed to protect roadside workers and motorists has been trialled in Wise, Virginia.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) researchers...
New report highlights ‘marginal environmental benefits’ of zero-emission trucks
Zero-emission trucks only have a 30 percent decrease in CO2 emissions when compared to a standard diesel truck, according to a new study.
The American...
Police operation aims to increase safety around rail level crossings in...
A police operation to ensure drivers obey the rules at level crossings has been held for the first time in Sydney.
The campaign, aimed at...
Plans announced for reform of tow truck industry in Western Australia
The tow truck industry in Western Australia (WA) is being reformed to protect people involved in traffic collisions and combat bad behaviour and price...
Smart driver alert technology trialled by Ford
Ford is trialling smart driver alert technology to indicate the direction from which people and objects are approaching.
Engineers are also testing intuitive sounds –...
ANCAP safety releases commercial van safety ratings
Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety, ANCAP SAFETY, has released its second round of comparative results evaluating the availability and performance of active safety...
ATRI research analyses impacts of rising insurance costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a new report analyzing trucking industry impacts from the rising costs of insurance.
The report assesses immediate...
Aerodynamic features permitted on Britain’s trucks
New government regulations have come into force, allowing more environmentally friendly heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on Britain’s roads.
The new rules allow companies to operate...
Worst traffic bottlenecks for truckers in America revealed
The American Transportation Research Institute has released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.
The 2022 Top Truck Bottleneck List...