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Are Improvements Needed for AV Interactions with Law Enforcement?
Nearly 8 months after an incident involving an autonomous GM Cruise car being pulled over by law enforcement, the automaker is still unclear as to why the interaction went awry. In April of this year, a San Francisco police officer noticed the vehicle driving after dark with no headlights on. What should have been a […] More
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How to Optimize Your Sleep Schedule like a Trucker
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone, but it’s especially crucial for truck drivers. Not only do you need to be well-rested to stay safe on the road, but you also need to be alert and focused to meet your delivery deadlines. As you can imagine, truckers’ sleep schedules must be purposeful. Ever […] More
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Illinois Organizations Create Scholarship Benefiting Trucking and Agriculture
It’s no secret that trucking provides a critical link to famers, manufacturers, and feedlots. It was with this in mind that the Illinois Farm Bureau teamed up with the IAA Foundation (Illinois Agriculture Association) to create the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship to help offset the cost of obtaining a c commercial driver’s license (CDL). “With […] More
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Regenerative Braking – The Future of Slowing Down
New technologies are being introduced in the trucking industry all the time. Dealers and operators are often faced with new systems and tech that they must learn and maintain. Regenerative braking systems are one of these upcoming innovations that you just may want to know about. As the adoption of hybrid and elective vehicles continues […] More
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Mack Teams Up to Prevent Animal Cruelty on Giving Tuesday
Mack Trucks partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (ASPCA) this Giving Tuesday to kick off it’s Partner for the Ride social media campaign. The heavy-duty truck manufacturer promised to match gifts up to $100,000 and donors didn’t disappoint. They successfully reached the goal, totaling over $200,000 being donated to […] More
