Opinion: How Mobile Tech has Changed the Trucking Industry
Mobile technology has changed nearly every facet of our lives. How has it changed truck driving, and what’s next?
Tag: Technology
Love’s Truck Stops Rolling Out Technology to Help Speed Fuel Ups
One of the worst time sucks for truck drivers is getting a make over by Love’s Truck Stops. Will it help you?
Love’s Offers Cardless Payment Option At The Pump
Love’s is now offering a cardless payment option for its customers. This option will help expedite fuel purchases and get you back out on the road more quickly.
CNG Fuel Station Sites Will Double Capacity in 2016
A recent partnership between real estate developers may double the natural gas fuel stations across North America in the next 4 years. Will trucking companies respond?
Buyers Guide: Communication Gear for Truckers
View some of the newest Bluetooth headset models designed to help your communications with dispatch, intermodals and even family. We’re featuring some of our most cost-effective favorites.
Buyers Guide: Protective iPhone Cases
Here’s a few suggestions for popular and affordable protective cases that truck drivers can put on their iPhones. Have you replaced yours lately?
Mobile WiFi Options for Truck Drivers
We know how frustrating it can be, truck drivers. You put in your entire work day, you’re tired, you’re legs are sore and you just want to relax a little with some web surfing, maybe stream a movie before bed. But the WiFi network at the local truck stop is simply terrible, or just overloaded. [...]
Cat CT660 Gets A Boost
Cat CT660 customers now have a new engine option. Get the details here.
Trucking Gear: Sleeping Well Arctic Plus A/C Unit
Get a look at one of the new generation of no-idle AC units for semi trucks. These advanced air conditioners keep you comfortable and alert during summer.
Chalk Guns Video: Very Modern Chalk Warfare
The Chalk Guns or ‘Chalk War’ has taken the internet by storm. It’s a cool mashup of old toy guns and new-age technology. Either way, it’s a must watch!
Trucker GPS Units for the Smart Driver
We take a look at some of the newest and best trucker friendly GPS units available. Which one is right for you?
Buyers Guide: Tablets to Assist Truck Drivers
Tablet computers are getting more affordable, and the fact that they can run on a truckers mobile plan makes them ideal for use on the road for business and entertainment alike. Here’s some reliable models.
Volvo Hybrid Truck Sets New Land Speed Record
See Volvo’s newest R&D project on hybrid energy puts a little kick to the pants of the idea that hybrid vehicles are slow and boring.
App Measures Your Level of Uglyness
Do you have a face only a mother could love? There’s an app that will let you know. The app measures your facial symmetry and tell you if you are scientifically pretty or handsome.
Quick Lists: 2012 Car, Truck & Bike Shows
Here’s a handy list of custom car, truck and cycle shows around the country for summer and fall 2012.
Closer Look: Kenworth T700 Semi Truck
Kenworth turned lots of heads in 2011 with their powerful, but fuel efficient T700. It earned high marks from truck dealers across the country. See how they improved the 2012 model even more.
New Cloud-Based Transportation Software Unveiled
New suite uses a cloud-based system for transportation management. How does it help fleet managers save money and time?
Closer Look: 2012 Peterbilt 579 Truck
Look inside the cab and under the hood of this year’s flagship Peterbilt semi trucks – the Model 579. It’s just about as much truck as you’ll ever need.
Researcher Distances Himself from Speed Limiter Study
Are they good for trucking? Are they a nuisance for trucking? Who can we believe?
How It Works: Airport Fire Truck
Driving a truck can be dangerous. Sometimes it can be really dangerous!
Video: iPhone FaceTime Tutorial
Find out how to get started using this fun video conferencing app for iPhone to communicate with your family face-to-face on the road.
My Fitness Pal App is a Dieter’s Best Friend
Whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds, the My Fitness Pal mobile app is ready to help you lose the weight.
KC Trends Customizers Show Rare Ferrari 599 GTO
Car customizers KC Trends show off their special Ford F150 and their ultra-rare white Ferrari 599 GTO. Get a closer look inside.
Cobra to Feature New Hands-Free CB at MATS
Cobra to preview new hands-free CB at the Mid-America Truck Show. Read more about Cobra’s new product.
Military Still Perfecting “Pain Ray”
The Pentagon is still testing out a non-lethal threat deterrent they call an Active Denial System. Watch it get tested on smarmy tech-journalists.
Posting Photos to Facebook Tutorial
Want to post photos to our facebook page but aren’t sure how to do it. Read this step-by-step tutorial and learn how to upload photos from your camera phone.
ATA’s Graves Says Fuel Hike Goes Right to Consumers
ATA CEP Bill Graves expects consumers to pay for the current diesel fuel hike, not the trucking companies.
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