Weather Guard awarded ‘Best Truck Box’
Weather Guard was recently awarded “Best Truck Box” at the 2019 Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) for its Lighted Truck Box with PowerSync Technology.
Vnomics receives sixth patent for True Fuel
Vnomics Corp. has received a sixth patent for its True Fuel optimization solution. The company also reported that in 2019 the number of drivers being coached to save fuel using True Fuel has grown by 18%.
TMCSuperTech grand champion awarded Mitchell 1 TruckSeries subscription
Mitchell 1 announced it has awarded the 2019 TMCSuperTech grand champion, Kelby Bentley of FedEx Freight, with a full-year subscription to Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair information software.
Trailer preliminary net orders up fractionally, trail last year
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for August 2019 net trailer orders is 10,500 units. Final volume will be available later this month. This preliminary market estimate should be within +/- 3% of the final order tally, ACT says.
P.S.I. automatic tire inflation system now the exclusive option on CIMC Revere Chassis
The automatic tire inflation system from Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) is the exclusive option on CIMC Intermodal Equipment’s new Revere Chassis carrying the extended Perfect-10-Year Warranty.
Anheuser-Busch to field BYD Class 8 electric trucks
Anheuser-Busch, BYD (Build Your Dreams), the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), and ENGIE Services U.S. (ENGIE) announced that Anheuser-Busch will be deploying 21 BYD battery electric trucks in its California fleet as part of a state project to showcase economically and environmentally sustainable warehousing and distribution technology.
Peterson launches pedestal-mount LED work lights
Peterson Manufacturing has released new pedestal-mount LED work lights, available in a 905 Series 3×3-inch square model and a 906 Series 3.5×5.5-inch rectangular model.
Noregon to release mid-October update for JPRO Professional
Noregon has revealed details about the third major update of 2019 for JPRO Professional, which will be available mid-October at no additional cost to active subscribers.
Watch: The difference between air ride and leaf spring suspensions
There are two major styles of suspensions for heavy-duty trucks out there, air ride and leaf spring, and knowing the difference between the two can be important based on your application.
FTR’s shippers conditions reflects mainly positive market conditions
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for July fell back from June’s 8.8 measure to a still-positive reading of 4.3, FTR reports. The SCI reflects a mixed freight environment with the industrial sector flat or worse, but consumer spending is still healthy. Firmer freight rates in July contributed to the decline in the index.
TRAC Interstar rebrands to become FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance
TRAC Interstar has changed its name to FYX Fleet Roadside Assistance. The new name blends TRAC Interstar’s 35 years of service with next-generation road service technology for the intermodal and trucking industries. The FYX technology platform helps fleet managers and owner-operators access repair services and receive real-time service updates, the company says.
Diesel Technology Forum congratulates inaugural Diesel Progress Awards winners
The Diesel Technology Forum congratulates all the winners of the inaugural Diesel Progress Awards, especially forum members Caterpillar, Volvo Penta of the Americas and John Deere. The awards celebrate innovation in making internal combustion engines and machines more efficient, powerful and productive.
