#MATS2014: Bose says study validates health benefits of Ride System

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A new study conducted with three fleets has proven the health benefits of the Bose Ride System vibration-eliminating truck seat, the company claims.

Safe practices start with the hiring process

KITCHENER, Ont. – If the object is to climb a tree, is it best to train a rabbit or to use a squirrel?

Take the next step to accident prevention, urges safety expert

KITCHENER, Ont. – The rising cost of lawsuits, increasing government scrutiny and penalties for unsafe operators, and easily accessible technology that can turn any bystander at the scene of an accident into a star witness can mean only...

Before you sign your next contract, understand the dangers of indemnity clauses

Risk transfer is an accepted financing technique usually associated with purchasing insurance to transfer the risk to an insurance company.

Find out how to prevent accidents before they happen

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Preventing incidents before they happen is the focus of the Fleet Safety Council’s 22nd annual educational conference, scheduled for 0ctober 24-26 in Kitchener, Ont.

Do you know how to effectively gather and interpret incident information?

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Gathering and correctly interpreting information and evidence are foundational to an effective safety management system. 

Volvo Trucks offering Bose, Sears seats as factory-installed options

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Volvo Trucks has announced that the Bose Ride seat suspension system is now available for order as a factory-installed option on its VNM and VNL highway tractors. Officials say Volvo is the first North American truck...

Is technology the answer to reducing crashes?

The technology revolution is well upon us. Almost daily, risk managers are bombarded with new technology-based products, services, and concepts targeting truck design, improved fuel efficiency, and overall system efficiency.

Is technology the answer to reducing crashes?

The technology revolution is well upon us. Almost daily, risk managers are bombarded with new technology-based products, services, and concepts targeting truck design, improved fuel efficiency, and overall system efficiency.

Trucking Safety Council of B.C. produces safety video series

RICHMOND, B.C. -- The Trucking Safety Council of B.C. (TSCBC) has developed a moving and lifting safety campaign, which was kicked off with the launch of a video on ‘Preparing for Work.’

Pete intros new features for Model 320

DENTON, Texas -- Peterbilt is introducing a range of new features for its Model 320, designed to improve manoeuvrability, vehicle utility and driver comfort.