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Audi and Navistar showcase technology designed to help make back to school safer at bus stops

​ Audi demonstrates connecting cars directly to their surroundings can prevent accidents and save lives Audi vehicles and IC Bus® school buses from...

Winter Driving Tips for Driver and the Vehicle – Prepare for winter driving conditions

With fall here, it is time to talk to your drivers about winter driving conditions! Winter Driving Tips for the Driver and the Vehicle - Proper...

Preventing Driver Injuries This Fall and Winter

Slip/Trip and Fall injuries are drivers’ most common type of injury. Most of them occur during the winter months. Thousands of professional drivers...

IC Bus Next Generation CE Series

New School Bus Provides Customers Improved Efficiency and Multiple Powertrain Options IC Bus announced the launch of its next generation CE Series...
Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

High gas prices are a pain for any driver, but if you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, they can have a major impact on your profit margin. Fortunately, there are lots of little ways you can get moving quickly and pay less for gas — without upgrading or replacing your vehicle. Read on for our top tips on how to improve fuel economy in a semi truck.

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Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?

Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?

With automatic slack adjusters required by regulation on trucks and tractors since 1994 and trailers since 1995 why do we have brake adjustment violations? The first reason is that this is a mechanical device which if it is not maintained properly can malfunction and contribute to brakes out of adjustment. Slack adjusters on all commercial vehicles should be inspected and greased every 90 days.

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Benefits of Switching to Electric

Benefits of Switching to Electric

BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC Switching to electric trucks can offer a multitude of benefits for your business, your customers, and the planet. In a few short years, electric trucks will make up...

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Female Truck Drivers – Challenges and Resources

Female Truck Drivers – Challenges and Resources

Female truck drivers currently make up just 8% of the professional driver workforce, but their ranks are growing fast. In the years to come, you can expect to see more women in trucking industries across the board, from local and regional driving to long-haul and specialized driving. All of that said, getting the requisite training to become a truck driver can present unique challenges for women.

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