Economic Outlook forecasts expansion in equipment, software investment
Despite early indicators of a modest rebound in equipment and software investment growth in Q3, demand may soften in several end-user markets over the remainder of the year due to high interest rates and expectations for further rate hikes, according to the Q4 update to the 2022 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook. The report released
Hunter WinAlign software update expands inspection capabilities
WinAlign17.1, the newest version of Hunter Engineering’s alignment software, is now shipping. The new software provides two important benefits for Hunter Quick Check Drive and Quick Check Commercial unmanned inspection system customers. First, 17.1 bridges the gap between passenger vehicle and heavy-duty inspection systems by measuring those trucks too heavy or wide for the passenger
Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation forecasts 5.9% expansion in annualized equipment, software investment growth
After a strong rebound in Q1, overall equipment and software investment growth is expected to slow significantly over the remainder of the year, though demand in some end-use markets should remain healthy. The Q3 update to the 2022 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, forecasts equipment and software
AMPLY Power, Lightning eMotors to integrate of OMEGA charge management software for fleets
AMPLY Power announced the first deployment of its “Powered by AMPLY” offering, enabling OEMs to integrate AMPLY’s charge management software with their electric vehicles (EV)—making the electrification process for fleets easier than ever. AMPLY partnered with Lightning eMotors to launch the new offering. With Powered by AMPLY, Lightning will its vehicle telematics with AMPLY’s OMEGA charge
You need to update your truck shop software
Software updates are important practices we should all be doing and not just with our phones. It’s important that your shop’s diagnostic and scan tools operate on the latest version in order to properly repair all makes, models and components. If your truck shop scan tools and service software solutions don’t have the latest software
Axle integrates with Tai Transportation Management Software
Axle, a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics, announced a new integration with Tai TMS, a transportation management system for full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. This integration allows freight brokers to get paid for their shipments and pay their carriers within 48 hours of delivery without any additional data entry.
Ford F-150 lightning software estimates range for towing applications
The Ford F-150 Lightning boasts towing capabilities up to an available 10,000 pounds with its 775 lb.-ft. of electric torque. Ford-exclusive technologies–Intelligent Range and FordPass Power My Trip plus the available class-exclusive Onboard Scales work–give F-150 Lightning customers more accurate vehicle range estimates based on actual towing experiences and real-time energy use, while Trailer Profile
Parade integrates with BrokerWare TMS logistics software
Parade has announced the integration of its capacity management solution with the BrokerWare TMS software from 3PL Systems. Together, these logistics software providers help freight brokers digitize operations, deliver on customer expectations, and further digital transformation initiatives of their customers. Re-utilization of carriers is more efficient for the freight brokerage and helps improve their relationship with
FleetWave Lite software launched to manage compliance headaches
Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched FleetWave Lite, a new edition in its fleet management software that manages over a million fleet vehicles and assets across 180 different countries. Specifically designed to simplify the fundamentals of fleet management, FleetWave Lite helps organizations move away from spreadsheets by consolidating key fleet data in one place. As a
OnTerra Systems announces January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements
OnTerra Systems, the developers of RouteSavvy route planning software for small businesses, has announced January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements. The company says highlights of January 2022 RouteSavvy software enhancements include the following: New Route Cloning Function – RouteSavvy’s new route cloning function is a faster way to create a new route based by cloning an
