Class 8 orders fall unexpectedly in February
According to the latest numbers from both ACT Research Co. and FTR, Class 8 truck orders fell in February, amid a difficult time for the U.S. stock market driven by fears about the ongoing COVID-19 disease outbreak. Both ACT and FTR have the preliminary number for North American Class 8 orders in February at 14,100
Photo gallery: TMC 2020
The TMC Annual Meeting and Exhibition is one of the industry’s biggest gatherings and sources of news and new rules and regulations. You can read all the news in our roundup here, and take a look below at a gallery of photos from the event.
Cojali USA releases new version of Jaltest diagnostics tool
Cojali USA highlights its new vehicle connectivity and diagnostics solution, Jaltest Link V9. This is the newest version of the company’s diagnostic tool, and will be available May 1. Information contained within Jaltest includes step-by-step troubleshooting trees, component replacement guides, repair times and troubleshooting by systems. Click here to read all of our TMC 2020
Watch: Fleet Advantage Lifecycle Management Software walkthrough
Fleet Advantage recently added predictive Lifecycle Management Software (LMS) to its ATLAAS platform (Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Analytics Software). This software notifies fleets months in advance of when an individual truck or group of trucks will reach their tipping point, the point at which a truck reaches economic obsolescence, and costs more to operate than
Mack introduces Command Steer technology for driver comfort
Mack Trucks has introduced Command Steer technology for its Anthem models. This new active steering system adds an electric motor to the existing hydraulic steering to help reduce driver effort by up to 85% and improve driver productivity and comfort, according to Mack. Mack Command Steer provides variable steering assist based on the driving situation.
TMC 2020: All the news from the show (Updated)
Fleet Equipment is live covering the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the industry’s annual gathering where rules and regulations are set, issues are discussed, and news is made. You can find all that news below, and this post will be updated throughout the week as more news breaks. You can also find the rest
vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace comes to the U.S.
The vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace will be available in the U.S. on Feb. 26, the company announced. Designed for private fleets, for-hire carriers, trailer rental companies and OEMs, vHub says that its aim is to cut down on trailer repositioning costs and turn unused trailers into revenue-generating equipment by making them available to
Alcoa introduces new lightweight aluminum wheel, new wheel technology
The new wheel is, at 39 lbs., the lightest aluminum wheel offered by Alcoa, and is available for all major truck OEMs.
FlowBelow products now available through Alliance Parts
Starting in April, Alliance Parts customers will have access to all parts manufactured by FlowBelow.
Michelin introduces light maintenance program for trailers
Michelin Mechanical Care, a new program that outsources scheduled light mechanical maintenance for trailers, was introduced by the company’s Services Division at TMC 2020. Michelin Mechanical Care is powered by Decisiv’s Service Relationship Management (SRM) technology. Leveraging the Michelin Commercial Service Network, the offer coordinates trailer light mechanical service needs through a network of technicians who, according
Hyliion delivers first of three hybrid Class 8 vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing
Hyliion Inc. will be providing three vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing, all of which will incorporate its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system. The solution was developed in partnership with Dana Inc., whose Spicer Electrified components are part of the e-Powertrain solution. The remaining vehicles will be delivered throughout the year, allowing Penske to complement its
Dana adds axle-focused maintenance and inspection videos to training series
The latest training topic to be added to the series covers steer axle inspection.
