VSP News: Kolman's Korner, Episode 17

Nov. 26, 2012
Focus on driver comforts developed at the Paccar Technical Center.

Trucks, especially heavy duty models, are becoming more "driver comfortable." Fleet Maintenance Editor David A. Kolman visits the Paccar Technical Center to discuss changes and updates to driver comfort technology to make work places more productive.

Paccar's Dr. Steven Jahns, Technical Engineering Manager, Ergonomics talks about how and why the discipline of ergonomics has become a fundamental part of the truck cab design process.

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