West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade
The goal is for the state to use technology to lower weather-related vehicle crashes in West Virginia by warning drivers with real-time alerts about dangerous roadway conditions.
Weather Sensors Will Aid Autonomous Trucks in Fort Worth
The federal government awarded Fort Worth, Texas, $2 million to test weather sensors on autonomous freight truck routes.
The Pitfalls of Consumer-Grade Tablets for Trucking
This whitepaper examines the differences between consumer-grade tablets and built-for-trucking devices to assess the impact on operations, including: - How different devices fare in demanding weather conditions - Service disruptions and logistical issues with consumer-grade tablets - How managed solutions can reduce overall device costs
April 1, 202460 Seconds: States Issue Emergency HOS Waiver for Fuel Deliveries
Extreme cold weather prompts efforts to prevent shortages. Although some states issued orders several days ago that soon expire, others with longer duration emergency orders are Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee.
January 23, 2024Ice Storm Cuts Power, Scraps Flights, Coats Roads
More than 800,000 homes and businesses across the upper Midwest were in the dark on the morning of Feb. 23 after a dangerous ice storm coated roads and knocked down power lines.
Improve Safety and Reducing Costs with Weather Intelligence
Transportation leaders are playing a game they cannot win with traditional weather sources. Business disruptions from weather are quickly growing both in frequency and complexity. Significantly better technology is needed to protect fleets and ensure operational efficiency. See how you can win using the power of weather intelligence!
November 1, 2022Fuel Flash: 2021 4th Quarter Report: Oil, Diesel, Gas Price Trends
Oil prices have crept back into the $70s, wholesale prices continued to fall, but not much has changed with demand and supply. As we get into 2022 and the winter weather, prices will reach back into the $80s.
February 1, 2022Households Face Biggest Surge in Electricity Costs Since 2009
U.S. consumers faced the biggest jump in their energy bills in more than a decade in October, with costs soaring for electricity, natural gas and fuel oil as cooler weather approaches.
Planning, Hydration Can Protect Truck Drivers During Heat Waves
As a series of extreme heat waves settled over large swaths of the country this summer, professional truck drivers were at times exposed to temperatures well over 100 degrees as they worked to deliver the nation’s freight.
Actionable Insights to Avoid Speeding for Conditions and Sitting Duck Situations
What if you could provide assistance to your driver who is parked in an unsafe location but may not realize it? By bringing you real-time actionable insight, SmartDrive has solved two of the riskiest situations your drivers are facing today.
September 10, 2020