PPB January 2019

Audrey Sellers is a Dallas, Texas-area writer and former associate editor of PPB. Tr anspo r t a t i on & Sh i pp i ng Top Trucking Trends to Watch Truck platooning: Companies might turn to truck platooning, which connects two or more trucks in a group through connectivity technology and adaptive cruise control, to solve driver shortages. Electric trucks: By 2025, the global electric truck market is projected to account for 10-15 percent of truck sales. Autonomous driving: Facing a significant driver shortage, the trucking industry is forced to speed its development of driverless commercial vehicles. Some studies predict autonomous trucks will be commercialized within the next decade. Source: MarketsandMarkets The Urban Peak ® 30-ounce Altair vacuum tumbler maintains optimal drinking temperatures due to a copper- lined, vacuum-insulated liner. A spill-proof, flip-top design lets truckers roll down the highway without sloshing their beverage. Starline USA / PPAI 112719 / www.starline.com Truckers can reach for the Kirkas COB magnetic emergency light in tricky situations. This lightweight, aluminum flashlight includes a strip light and emergency flashing LED red light. Features include a magnetic base and loop ring for easy attachment. Logomark, Inc. / PPAI 110898 www.logomark.com The plastic notepad with pen is handy for jotting notes or route updates during a trip. A ballpoint pen is conveniently stored to keep the pad closed and a logo stands out as a full-color imprint on the journal’s plastic cover. Goldstar / PPAI 114031 / www.goldstarpens.com Made from super-soft fleece and sized 60 x 70 inches, the oversized plush throw provides cozy comfort when drivers catch some shut-eye in their truck. Choose from black, white, gray and navy, and embroider your logo for a much-appreciated gift. Leed’s / PPAI 112361 / www.leedsworld.com 60 | JANUARY 2019 | GROW