This story appears in the March 23 print edition of Transport Topics. Transportation officials in Colorado said initial feedback from commercial drivers who have used the AutoSock, a heavy-duty cloth ...

While sets of tire chains sat in their summer hiding places through much of this winter, a user-friendly new product could relegate traditionally frustrating chains to the garage for a larger part of ...

AutoSock AS, the provider of an alternative traction device (ATD) for commercial and passenger vehicles, announced that its use is now approved in 45 US states. AutoSock AS, the provider of an ...

AutoSock said it has received approval for its textile-based traction devices to be sold and used in Nevada. “The approval process for alternative traction devices (ATDs) can be complex and differ ...

In the winter, there are times when most drivers wish they had a bit more traction, particularly when scaling a slippery hill or ascending an icy driveway. Beyond winter tires and all-wheel drive, ...

VAIL, Colo. – In a boost for truckers who dread that “chain law in effect” sign in winter on Vail Pass, the Colorado Department of Transportation recently approved the use of an easier-to-use ...

AutoSock AS, the provider of an alternative traction device for commercial vehicles, has expanded its AutoSock product line to include several wide base single tires. AutoSock is an alternative to ...

The state of Nevada recently approved the use of AutoSock’s textile traction devices as alternatives to metal chains in snowy conditions. Nevada had required the use of chains in certain operating ...

Last week's onslaught of foul weather for most of the country got me to thinking about the cost of getting stuck in the snow and ice; towing service, body work, missed appointments, or worse. For most ...