WABCO, a leading supplier of technologies and services for commercial vehicles, introduced Intelligent Brake Interlock, an advanced electronic brake interlock system that is designed to improve the safety of tank trailers that haul hazardous materials or are equipped with cryogenic equipment. WABCO’s Intelligent Brake Interlock uses proprietary technologies to improve the safe operation of tank […]
Idelic, a Pittsburgh-based startup in the transportation technology space, closed a $1m seed financing round led by Birchmere Ventures, with additional investment from McCune Capital and M25 Group. In conjunction with the financing, Birchmere partner Sean Sebastian joined Idelic’s Board of Directors. According to Sebastian, “The trucking industry is rapidly being transformed by technology ranging […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. FMCSA’s Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) grant program provides financial assistance to states to achieve compliance with FMCSA regulations concerning driver’s […]
AlertDriving has announced a new partnership with training solutions provider Evolved Safety to offer FleetDefenseSM, a comprehensive driver risk management solution. The field is not new to Evolved Safety, which is known for its specialized training products and services for manufacturing, construction and OSHA compliance. Online driver training is among these products and services, which […]
Semi-trailer and liquid transport expert Wabash National Corporation, has announced plans to acquire Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies and specialty vehicles in a transaction valued at approximately $364 million. Supreme Industries’ Chief Executive Officer Mark Weber noted, “Combining with Wabash will enhance our ability […]
