Goodyear launches ‘AndGo’ fleet servicing platform at CES
Goodyear says AndGo delivers full vehicle readiness to help consumer fleets boost their performance.
Five truck trend takeaways from December
The biggest stories from December focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Trimble to acquire TMS provider Kuebix
This acquisition will enable Trimble to bring together its network of private fleet and commercial carrier customers with Kuebix’s community of shipping companies, Trimble says.
Optronics acquires USA Harness
Optronics says that this acquisition makes the company capable of fully serving the light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry with both lighting and harness technologies.
Watch: Why you should buy in to trailer telematics now
Telematics are essential to being able to locate your trailers on a daily basis and understand if and how effectively they’re being used.
New ways to help your trucks maintain the proper tire pressure
Let’s take a look at some of the new products that are helping trucking companies get the most ROI out of their tires.
ACT Research: 2020, 2021 truck market expectations tempered
According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, expectations for the Class 8 and trailer production volumes have been trimmed for 2020, and expectations of recovery starting in 2021 have been tempered. Additionally, current order softness and excessive inventory building in the medium-duty sector contributed to forecast reductions in the next
Trailer orders down in November, ACT reports
Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 21,100 trailers were off 43% month-over-month and 54% below last year.
Crestwood Transportation selects PressurePro as TPMS provider
Utilizing PressurePro’s solution, alongside PeopleNet, Crestwood will gain real-time tire performance readings and alerts in-cab for drivers, as well as remote alert monitoring to fleet controllers, the company says.
Bridgestone launches all-position tire for regional fleets
Engineered for regional pickup and delivery service applications, the Bridgestone M704 tire is suited for the steer and drive axle positions.
Watch: Five simple ways to maximize trucking efficiency and reduce emissions
Advancements in vehicle and engine technology, communication systems and fleet management programs give fleet operators today several different options on how they can improve performance, reduce emissions and reduce operating costs. In some cases, there are ideas you can implement today that can start saving you money the moment they’re implemented if you aren’t doing them already.
National Interstate Insurance customers now have access to 160 Driving Academy driver assessment system
National Interstate customers will have access to 160 Driving Academy’s driver recruitment, training and driver assessment capabilities.
