With every new administration in the White House, there comes a slew of new (or supplemental) regulations.

The Biden administration has its hands full as far as dealing with the effects of the pandemic. There will most likely be spillover into infrastructure, and effectively the commercial vehicle industry.

These are just 4 of the many new regulations (some likelier to pass than others) that may affect your fleet in the coming year:

New Insurance Minimums

As of now, all heavy-duty vehicles hauling non-hazardous freight require at least $750,000 in insurance coverage.

The minimum for trucks exceeding...

"It's absolutely adorable." 

“This thing looks like a Big Mouth character”

“As a fan of 2000s Cartoon Network I wish all cars looked like this”

It hasn’t even taken to the streets yet, but the next generation of USPS trucks is already raising eyebrows!

The new concept for the NGDV (Next Generation Delivery Vehicle) will be made by Oshkosh Defense, who recently won the 10-year contract for the job.

Over the next 10 years, the company will produce somewhere between 50,000 to 165,000 of the futuristic-looking vehicles, with the first batch expected to hit the streets in 2023. 

That proposed...

It’s the most dangerous time of the year, and that goes double for truck drivers.

This season, we’ve witnessed the damage that winter storms can cause, especially in regions unaccustomed to snow, ice, or whiteout conditions.

Here are some common tips (and a few novel ideas) that keep safe driving top of mind for both regular vehicle and truck drivers.

Visibility

- Warm up your vehicle and cab first. 

- Make sure your lights, windshield, windows, and mirrors are as clean as possible and take every chance you have to do to wipe them down.

- Invest in heated cold-proof or waterproof  camera systems...

A big part of the new White House's agenda will be electrification initiatives across the board, especially with commercial vehicles. In fact, The Biden Administration is pushing for net-zero emissions by 2050, with intentions to have the entire US government fleet transition to electric first.

While the the drive to electrification among commercial vehicle manufacturers has been in motion even before any of this, Americans companies are ramping up their production of electric work vans, trucks, and semis in the race to zero...

GM & Navistar 

GM, Navistar, and OneH2 are collaborating for a hydrogen-fuel...

2021 will serve up a serious slew of innovation to excite the tech and auto enthusiast in all of us!

Some list items aren’t fully realized yet, some are in late stages of development, but all are focused on improving qualities of life, driving, and safety (something we love to talk about). 

These 4 technologies are on track for some serious growth in 2021:

1. Next-Gen ADAS 

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm and automaker GM are teaming up to raise ADAS standards with their software and hardware bundles. 

Qualcomm will integrate 5g connectivity and their powerful SnapDragon platform into the cockpit...

The reviews speak for themselves: people love the inView 360 systems and how they eliminate blind spots with their revolutionary Around Vehicle Monitoring System.

However, here at RVS, we know every little detail is critical when it comes to safety. So when we received some feedback about how long (and sometimes tricky) the calibration process could be, we got to work on streamlining it...

The calibration process combines images from every camera angle (front, back, left, and right) to make a 360° birds-eye view of a vehicle’s surrounding space; it’s the defining feature of the InView 360° HD Around...

A wireless sensor solution, the RVS-125 SenseStat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor System displays distance, accurate to within one-inch, allowing the driver to identify the precise location of an obstruction when backing up a tractor-trailer.

Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor

The RVS-125 Sensestat® Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor system is the next generation of sensor systems. No need to run cabling through this vehicle with this wireless system. The four waterproof sensors mount to the vehicle's bumper, while LCD module sits on the dash and provides visual and aural alarms...

Our product of the month is the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes. The system is available in two power configurations: Standard 12v or a cigarette lighter adapter.

• Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
• Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
• Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
• Installs in minutes - Easily mounts to dash

Maximize safety with the optional GPS Module and vibration cushion. The GPS module turns off the system...

Our newest webinar premiers tomorrow!. Join Director of Marketing, James Grossbaum on August 8th at 2:00PM EST as he leads a discussion on recent company updates. Reserve your seat here.

The webinar will feature a handful of new safety solutions, including the RVS-335 iVue Driver Fatigue System. This advanced system includes a camera that uses an intelligent tracking algorithm to detect drowsiness in the driver's eyes.

• Alerts drivers upon detecting drowsiness
• Advanced algorithms allow system to work in all conditions
• Works day and night and even while driver is wearing glasses
• Installs in minutes...

Bicycle riders are becoming an increasingly common sight in many cities around the country for a number of different reasons. Some people choose to ride a bike rather than driving to do their part in helping to keep the environment clean. Others correctly recognize that bike riding is a great form of exercise. Regardless, there are a number of bicycle road safety tips that you need to be aware of to help keep everyone as safe as possible at all times.

Be Aware

One of the biggest tips that bike riders use while out and about is "see and be seen." They attempt to make themselves as visible as possible...

Feb 16, 2015 | LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Red Cross) –The American Red Cross reminds Arkansans to continue safe practices during this round of winter weather.

'The Red Cross Tornado App has great information that's useful during winter weather,' stated American Red Cross Communications Director, Brigette Williams. 'The best time to familiarize yourself with what do is before you lose power or find yourself stuck on a highway.'

In addition to power outages tips on what to do before, during and after loss of electricity, the Tornado app provides users with links to Arkansas' major utility company's emergency...

New for 2015, MADD is expanding its mission to take on the deadly effects of drugged driving. While we know that we still have our work cut out for us when it comes to eliminating drunk driving, we knew it was time to take that experience and apply it to the issues surrounding drugged driving. MADD has provided victim services to those impacted by drugged driving for many years. Now we can provide those families with hope – much like we have to victims of drunk driving for the past 35 years.

New National President Colleen Sheehey-Church’s son Dustin drowned after the car he was riding in, driven...

Feeling nervous about your Driving Test? Don’t worry.

Here are “10 Common Mistakes to Avoid on the Road Test," which will make it easier for you to prepare and pass it with confidence.

The driving test is the most important step toward obtaining your driver’s license. While it takes a lot of practice to get ready for the road test, knowing what are the most common mistakes people make during the test will help you to test yourself and know if you are ready.

1. Feeling Stressed and Nervous during the test

Stress is huge; it can take a confident, competent driver and turn him to mush. Stressed people...