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Colour-changing icons show vehicles' speed on Quartix Pay As You Go online tracking system
Innovative map icons that change colour with a vehicle’s speed have been added to the Quartix Pay As You Go online tracking system. Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “With increasing emphasis on health and safety, this new feature is exactly what our customers have been asking for. It’s extremely easy to understand. An operator can see by glancing at their screen whether a driver is travelling a little too fast, crawling along be... [more]
Cat Integrated Object Detection System enhances mine site safety
Caterpillar has introduced the Cat Integrated Object Detection System™, designed to enhance mine site safety. The system was developed after extensive research by Caterpillar showed that 70% of haulage truck accidents at mine sites occur during initial machine startup and low speed movement. The system has been purpose-built to integrate with Cat large mining trucks such as models 785, 789, 793 and 797, and is intended to aid an operator w... [more]
TRAAKiT watches over machinery and construction equipment
During the winter, equipment is often left outside in a vulnerable place. Equipment theft is one of the biggest problems facing British construction businesses. TRAAKiT, the GPS tracking device company, has been so inundated with enquires from equipment hirers and the companies in the UK construction and transport trade that they have introduced a custom programmed tracking device to safeguard equipment and machinery. “TRAAKiT’s new user-fr... [more]
Vermillion MVT announces pay as you go Vehicle Tracking service
Vermillion MVT has announced plans to implement a new flexible pricing structure for their Vehicle Tracking products as they look to increase their existing customer base. Currently Vehicle Tracking products from the firm are only available through contract but as they look to make their Vehicle Tracking products more accessible, a pay as you go facility has now been added to the list of payment options for clients. The Firm, which is par... [more]
Cat 797F mining truck delivers even lower costs per ton with less environmental impact
The design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world's most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4,000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom body systems to deliver even lower costs per ton,... [more]
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I-10 East closed near Anthony after 3 semi-trucks crash (El Paso Times)
Traffic is at a standstill this afternoon after three semi-tractor trailers collided, a Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department spokesman said.
FEMA trailers being hauled out of Hope (KTBS Shreveport)
HOPE, Ark. -- Transport drivers today began the process of hauling away 15,000 FEMA travel trailers that have been stored at Hope's airport -- some of the final reminders of the agency's botched response to Hurricane Katrina. Ten thousand trailers were brought to the airport after Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, but they were never used. The number grew in the ensuing years to 15,000 ...
SUV Driver Injured in Crash with Two Trucks (WBAY Green Bay)
Deputies say fog contributed to a crash where an SUV became stuck between two semi-trailers Tuesday morning, seriously injuring the SUV driver.
Trucks in Williamsport a concern (The Herald-Mail)
WILLIAMSPORT A town resident aired a list of concerns to Williamsport Town Council members Monday night, including large trucks that have been passing through town.
Trash truck backup caused delay in Somer search (The Florida Times-Union)
GREEN COVE SPRINGS — Somer Thompson’s body may have been found at a Clay County trash site rather than a Georgia landfill if not for a decision to end the local search primarily because of a backup of trash trucks, records and an interview with the county manager show.
Truck loaded with ammunition involved in Norwegian pile-up (EARTHtimes.org)
Oslo - A truck and trailer transporting air-to-air missiles for the Norwegian Air Force was involved in a recent pile-up in northern Norway, reports said Tuesday. In all, 10 vehicles - including two other trucks with trailers - were involved in Monda...
DISC-LOCK Safety Wheel Nut Will be Standard on all New Macomb County Trucks (ThomasNet)
Culver City, Calif. - DISC-LOCK International wheel nut technology has been identified by the Road Commission of Macomb County (RCMC), Michigan as the solution for loose wheel nuts on their trucks. The Road Commission of Macomb County was first introduced to the patented DISC-LOCK shock and vibration proof Safety Wheel Nut in January 2008. The RCMC immediately recognized the benefits of the ...
Heavy semi limits in Banyule (Leader Community Newspapers)
BANYULE Council has rejected a transport company's application to increase the size of its trucks using a major road.
2011 Ford Super Duty Test Drive (Business Fleet)
How do you get more than 30 mpg in a Ford Super Duty with four people and a 1,000 lb. payload?
Oshkosh Defense to Supply Egypt With HEMTT A4 Tactical Trucks (Defence Professionals)
OSHKOSH, Wis. | Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has received a contract modification valued at $29 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command ...
