GreenRoad Technologies is offering an app that helps improve driver behavior and fleet management monitoring for use on a smartphone. The app uses technology within the smartphone including GPS and built-in accelerometers that eliminate the need for a professionally installed telematics device in the vehicle. The technology features patented algorithms to detect how well the … Read more
No matter how much of a leadfoot truck drivers have, their big rigs would never be able to go faster than 70 mph, according to a proposal unveiled recently by two federal agencies. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have teamed up to support limiting the ability of … Read more
Does it seem like truck drivers are getting younger and younger? That’s because they are … at least some of them! Qualified teenage drivers are now legally allowed to operate semi-tractor trailers and other commercial trucks nationwide as part of a three-year pilot program that reduces the current age restrictions on truck drivers. The program, … Read more
The materials handling industry is going through a revolution of technology. It seems like every month there is new equipment introduced that uses new technology to make warehouse operations more and more efficient. One of the latest technology innovations that is affecting packaging is Laser Reactive Marking (LRM) Systems. The technology does away with the … Read more
Could Autonomous Trucks Be Far Behind? Every day seems to bring more and more news about the future of the automotive industry… Uber will introduce self-driving cars in Pittsburgh within the next few weeks while Singapore introduced driverless taxis this week. Ford has jumped into the fray, promising its customers a fully autonomous vehicle … Read more
Each year, millions of teenagers get their first job. But whether it’s working a fast food restaurant or helping out at a construction site, there are workplace dangers at just about every workplace. Unfortunately, many young workers aren’t aware of their rights under the law — especially their right to work in a safe workplace. … Read more
Like many products, dealers are selling forklifts on a good, better, best strategy. Of course, the mid-range lift truck market will account for most of the sales. The larger warehouses favor the upper tier premium trucks that feature the bells and whistles including data capturing ability and integration ability with warehouse management software. The … Read more
Every year, an estimated 22 million workers risk losing all or part of their hearing as a result of workplace noise hazards. Now two government agencies are turning to a group experts for ideas on how to reduce workplace noise: The workers themselves. “Hear and Now – The Noise Safety Challenge” is a national contest … Read more
Most young people wouldn’t know what to do if they were to get a flat tire while driving … other than using an app to call for help. According to a survey conducted by Michelin, 52% of teens lack the basic auto repair skills required to change a flat tire. But they aren’t the only … Read more
In Part One of my series on OSHA Regulations Concerning Industrial Trucks, I discussed responsibilities warehouse executive have in assure safe forklift operations. In part Two, I discussed what OSHA expected warehouses to do concerning the training of forklift operators. In Part Three, I covered OSHA requirements concerning pre-use inspections and operations of a forklift. … Read more
