Technology

Volvo Trucks has developed technology that will do a 360 degree can of a truck's surroundings. Volvo says the technology will "suggest actions to avoid incidents." The technology was developed to help protect pedestrians and cyclists, Volvo said.

An overnight truck parking app has been developed by former truck drivers and is now available on iTunes.

"Fleets can take full advantage of the time savings available with mobile-based weigh station bypass on Rand McNally's fleet management and compliance system," said Brian Heath, president and CEO of Drivewyze.

Check out the all-new Western Star 5700XE.

CDLLife readers frequently ask us for dash camera recommendations. We've polled CDLLife readers and here are their recommendations

With the plethora of technology available to us as an entire nation, the trucking industry is adapting to using these many devices. The newest and latest craze....the ever popular Dash Cam!

Western Star Trucks this week unveiled the all-new 5700XE.

If you drive a medium or heavy duty Class 3 - 8 truck, start preparing now for winter headaches and check out a revolutionary new solution to snow and ice: the AutoSock.

Have you ever wondered which Walmart locations allow overnight parking? The app "Overnight Parking Walmart" created by AllStays, integrates with Google Maps to shows all the Walmart locations in U.S and Canada and tells you if overnight parking is permitted by marking each location with either a yellow "W" or a red "W.'

If you love hunting down bargains on every day items, Walmart has introduced a new feature to it's app that will find those savings for you: Savings Catcher.

Drive2Wellness is a convenient in-cab health monitoring service designed specifically for drivers. This system allows drivers to monitor their vital signs and upload measurements via an easy-to-use mobile app.

Making nutritious smoothies with the NutriBullet can be one of the best ways to decrease time spent eating on the road while at the same time getting healthy and more energetic.