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Picture a semi-truck getting caught in a storm or starting to tip over after a sharp turn
Usually that ends in a rollover, but not with the TARS system
Built into the fifth wheel coupling, TARS monitors a range of parameters, from tilt angle to vehicle speed
If there's a risk of tipping, it disconnects the trailer from the tractor in milliseconds
The system operates with 99% accuracy and proved its effectiveness in an extreme test involving a Boeing 777
In the US alone, TARS is expected to prevent thousands of injuries
Maybe it's time this system became a global standard. What do you think? Let us know in the comments
Bricklayers, you might want to update your CVs. You're about to have competition from Hadrian X
a robot that lays blocks weighing up to 45 kilograms at a rate of 360 per hour
In other words, one Hadrian X can finish both the interior and exterior walls of a standard brick house in a single day
its 32 meter telescopic arm even makes it possible to build three-story buildings
hadrian x can also cut blocks right on site and it can be mounted onto a standard truck
which makes it even more versatile The French team at Gossin, well known among motorsport fans for their hydrogen-powered
Dakar truck, is actively developing promising hydrogen-based technology. One of their latest projects is a hydrogen platform designed for trucks and tractors
A 20-minute refueling session is enough to travel up to 800 kilometers, and the platform can support up to 40 tons
The idea is to appeal to the markets not only with environmental benefits, but with impressive flexibility
The platform is designed to be open to mechanical and software modifications, so buyers can install their own cabs, equipment and more
GOSAN has also announced that its own trucks built on this platform will feature cabins styled by the legendary Italian design firm Pininfarina
in Inferina. The MDTU20 handles towing and recovery tasks with absolute precision
This powerful truck is equipped with an impressive arsenal that allows it to take on the most
demanding jobs. For example, the MDTU20 comes with a worm gear winch capable of pulling 8 tons
It also features a boom that can lift up to 20 tons
The wireless remote control lets you operate it from a convenient position
and the standard lighting package includes strobes and illumination for the tool compartment
Need something more? Just tell the manufacturer and they'll adapt the MDT U20 to your requirements
And then, this truck won't just be a tool, it'll be an extension of your professional skill
Long-haul drivers, stop roasting in your cab. The team at Zero Breeze didn't develop the battery-powered Mark II air conditioner for nothing
It delivers not just cool air, but cutting-edge tech as well. It's so light you can move it with one hand
and so efficient it draws just 240 watts of power, only a quarter of what standard AC units use
That means a full battery gives you 5 hours of runtime. The Mark II is also impressively effective
It can cool a space of about 4 square meters by 10 degrees Celsius in just 10 minutes
and the air conditioner works very quietly, which is no less important for comfortable driving
If we compare, it makes noise at the level of a quiet conversation
The unit costs $900. A TL60 is a truck-mounted module that unfolds into a stage
Sounds impressive? It is. Especially when you don't have much time to set up an event
The module is so well designed that just two people can deploy it in an hour
The result is a 61m2 stage with a 12mm anti-slip floor and dozens of mounts for lights and other gear
It's a perfect blend of smart engineering and modern hydraulics. While other venues are still setting up, artists are already performing on the TL60
This year, Volvo's American branch Mack Trucks introduced its new long-haul truck, the Mack Pioneer
And it's an eye-catcher, both in design and in features. truck enthusiasts have probably already noted that the cabin design is borrowed from the volvo vn
in fact the cabin is identical to its swedish counterpart as for what under the hood the American team focused heavily on safety
especially the MAC Protect system. In its top configuration, it includes forward collision
warnings, blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane keeping assistance, road sign recognition and pedestrian detection both in the front and
and on the sides. A head-up display on the windshield keeps the driver informed about
what's happening on the road. According to its developers, Mac Protect addresses the real
challenges that professional drivers face every day and helps them not only avoid incidents
but stay more aware of their surroundings. Let's stop by STU trailers to check out an advanced car hauler
This trailer folds to carry either three vans or six passenger cars
That kind of flexibility demands reliability in every component. That's why STU Trailers builds it from S355J2 Plus N steel, the same grade used in dump trucks and cranes
The trailer also comes with two winches and remote control, and you can optionally add hydraulic suspension and axles rated for up to 14 tons
The Finnish company Vama offers a road maintenance system that doesn't require special equipment
All you need is a small trailer and, for example, a van. But the system is remarkably effective
Jobs that used to require a whole crew can now be handled by a single driver
MAN Front Detection is a collision prevention system designed to help drivers monitor the space in front of the truck
and warn them about pedestrians or cyclists who come dangerously close. It works using a windshield-mounted camera and two radar sensors in the bumper
If a threat is detected, the system alerts the driver with a visual signal, followed by an audible one
Manfront detection is especially relevant in urban environments, where chaotic traffic, complex intersections, and crowds of people often come together
It's helpful not only when starting from a standstill, but also at speeds under 10 km per hour
Lamax brings a touch of home to the tough world of freight transport
The company makes sleeper cabins compatible with a wide range of trucks from Renault to Iveco
Their aerodynamic design reduces wind resistance and cuts fuel consumption, which is great news for fleet owners
Drivers are happy too. The cabins are not only well insulated against noise, but some models include a mini kitchen
That's a major innovation, and one of Lamax's biggest selling points. Certain cabins even have room for a 200 by 70 centimetre bed, and with a built-in heater
drivers can get a good night's sleep even in cold weather. And additionally, they're equipped with a sunroof, a table, and even another bed
If you're interested, you can take a free 3D tour of the cabins on the Lamax website and learn even more about them
The Truck Safe System lets you secure cargo with straps at the push of a button
The process takes anywhere from a few seconds to a minute and makes freight transport much safer
TruckSafe doesn't just help during loading. It also works while you're on the road
because it automatically checks the tension and tightens the straps if needed
Buyers love it. The system can save them up to an hour per trip
and gives them peace in mind that even cargo like rolls, sheets or bales will arrive intact
H2 Rescue is a hydrogen-powered truck prototype designed for emergency services. It proves that eco-friendliness and performance can go hand-in-hand, even in emergency situations
On a single tank, H2 Rescue can travel 280 kilometers, and once it arrives on the scene, it can serve as a 25-kilowatt electric generator for three days
It also produces heat and roughly four liters of water per hour
It's already in the Guinness Book of Records for travelling 2,906 kilometres on a single tank
The trip took a week, and the truck was travelling at an average speed of about 90 kilometres per hour
And that's likely just the beginning. Need to transport a yacht, a bulldozer or an industrial generator
a regular trailer won't cut it. You'll need a custom-built Marvel from Pavelli
This company creates low-bed trailers tailored to your specific load and outfits them with everything you might need A winch that pulls 15 tons No problem A transforming platform You got it Axles rated for 12 tons each Easy
Clients can also choose between pneumatic or hydraulic suspension controlled remotely. And the built-in computer helps you monitor the load, as well as diagnose the suspension
and braking systems. While others complain their cargo won't fit, a Povelli trailer just opens a
little wider. The ECAS system also deserves a closer look and a like. It helps manage air
suspension, making driving and loading more comfortable. ECAS assesses several factors, including axle load, then adjust the suspension pressure accordingly
On the highway, the truck lowers itself for better aerodynamics. During loading or unloading, it lifts to the optimal height
This is especially useful when draining leftover liquid from a tanker trailer
ECAS works in both automatic and manual modes, has 60% fewer components than other systems and helps save both fuel and tire wear
Long hours behind the wheel of a truck can go from exhausting to enjoyable
if the driver's sitting in a Bostrom wide ride surter seat. To make it as comfortable as possible
the designers teamed up with one of the leading American mattress manufacturers
and it paid off. The seat features the exceptional Wide Ride Plus Serta Cool Action TM Gel Foam
which combines memory effect with smarter weight distribution and better airflow in the seat area
There's also a dual chamber lumbar support system and WRII suspension to reduce vibrations
On top of that, the seat comes with built-in pockets for maps and gadgets
And if the customer wants, it can be made heated and swivel-mounted. The base version costs $1,485
The cargo made it on time, but there's no equipment to unload it
No problem. If it's a semi-trailer upgraded by the WESOP team, then in addition to boxes, pallets and everything else, it also carries a forklift
And if saving space is a priority, the forklift can be mounted on a special bracket in a suspended position
Either way, a compact model like the Palfinger F3253PK is a perfect fit
It's remarkably small, but can lift up to 2.5 tons. In the world of automotive technology, some solutions work just fine without complex electronics
AI or other bells and whistles. The Robson Drive is a perfect example. Its working principle is
extremely simple. The drive axle spins a drum which rotates the wheels on the non-drive axle
Just like that, a 6x2 setup can be turned into something very close to a 6x4
Surprisingly, the Robson Drive is used not only on off-road vehicles and forestry equipment like harvesters, but also on highway trucks
At least for Scania and Daph, upgrade kits were released, and the Finnish company Sisu even offers the Robson Drive as a factory-installed option
The SunSwap team is shaking up the refrigerated trailer market. Their cooling systems no longer run on diesel
Instead, they're powered by solar panels. According to SunSwap's estimates, this change can cut refrigeration costs by up to 90%
and the temperature can be brought down to minus 25 degrees. Plus, the panels and batteries used to store the energy weigh 20% less than conventional diesel systems
A full charge is enough for a full day of transporting frozen goods, or up to three months for chilled goods
That is, even if the solar panels fail for some reason, the driver will have enough time to change the route and save the cargo
The E-Trailer isn't just a trailer, but a showcase of cutting-edge technology
First, it comes with its own electric power unit and 288 kWh battery system, which can power things like refrigeration units
Second, its regenerative braking system reduces strain on the tractor's engine and extends brake life fivefold
Third, compared to regular trailers, the e-trailer performs much better on steep slopes
It also features a smart control system that reduces rollover risk and gives drivers more confidence in wet conditions
Fourthly almost any semi can be transformed into an e and it will work with diesel electric or even hydrogen tractors All of this adds up to potential yearly savings of around in fuel and maintenance
With this compact but very useful device, Kespera took silver at the prestigious International Trailer Innovation Awards
The company's experts notice that many businesses lose money and damage their reputation when trailers are broken into
whether for cargo theft or to smuggle unauthorized passengers. But detecting these break-ins isn't easy
Standard security systems are often too expensive, too heavy, and drain their batteries too quickly
That's why Kespera created a device without those drawbacks. It's budget-friendly, weighs only a kilogram
and activates automatically when the trailer is closed and moving at more than 3 kilometers per hour
Even after 90 days on the road, the battery still holds 97% of its charge
And if the trailer is tampered with, the device triggers a light and sound alarm
and sends text messages, emails, and alerts to a web portal. The net cap sliding tarp makes loading and unloading trucks faster and more efficient
It mounts directly onto the semi-trailer, can be easily slid into place by a single person
and allows you to handle cargo more quickly, using, for example, multiple pieces of equipment like forklifts at the same time
As a result, trucks with net cap deliver 30% more orders per day than those with standard setups
Think about what a difference that could make for a fleet. And independent drivers will likely be just as pleased
The assembly guide is so well designed that the tarp can be installed solo
This is the secret weapon in the race to win over satisfied customers
Just another tough day for a truck driver. This time he's hauling a cable drum and the route runs through off-road terrain
But the driver isn't worried. That's because he's using a compact yet advanced trailer
designed specifically for transport and cable drums. It's built for rough terrain and fitted with powerful clamps
that can shift left and right, making loading and unloading much easier
The entire process can be controlled via remote Want to learn more
Visit the website of the manufacturer, STU Trailers Yes, the same company that made the car transporter trailer we showed earlier
A truck equipped with the Smart Valve system can dive under a low trailer and achieve better
aerodynamics on the road. Convenient for sure, but that's just the basic version of Smart Valve
with manual control. There's also a more advanced automatic version. For example
if the driver forgets to reset the ride height after hooking up a trailer
Smart Valve will do it automatically once the truck reaches 11 kilometers per hour
As a result, you get a smoother ride, better fuel economy, and lower risk of injury
The OptiMax system is a breakthrough for fleets full of 6x2 trucks
The core idea is to make one of the axles liftable. When the wheels are off the ground, fuel consumption can drop by up to 5%
And when the axle is lowered, the truck handles off-road conditions far better than typical 6x2 setups
Especially when backing up. no extra training is needed for drivers either the lift axle is controlled by
smart software that operates fully automatically have you ever wondered why some roads are smooth as glass while others feel like a washboard
The secret lies in the technology available to road crews. For example, teams using the MOBA SuperSki system don't need to worry about quality
This system scans the road using 15 independent ultrasonic sensors, helping crews achieve a perfectly level surface
The paver operator follows the MOBA SuperSki's light indicators to adjust the screen's position in real time
The system can be installed in just three minutes and is compatible with asphalt pavers of any make
type or age. It's resistant to vibration, dust and fog, and most importantly, it speeds up the job
because crews no longer have to spend time taking repeated manual measurements