Drivewyze adds Colorado mountain corridor safety notifications service
The new service, free to current Drivewyze customers, was announced in conjunction with a Colorado Department of Transportation’s press conference that launched its “The Mountain Rules” truck safety campaign.
PrePass adds driver safety alerts along I-70 in Colorado
PrePass Safety Alliance developed the Colorado-specific alerts in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Motor Carriers Association.
Peterbilt adds fifth technician training campus
Peterbilt Motors Company is opening of the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
MVT Solutions offers free fuel efficiency subscription service
MVT Solutions’ test reports for its certified products are now available on a no-cost subscription basis, the company says.
Optronics introduces new LED warning and beacon lamps
The lamps employ a solid-state, surface-mount device (SMD) design that protects their electronics against moisture, shock and vibration, and the lamps come with Optronics’ one-diode lifetime warranty protection, which will replace any lamp if even one diode fails.
Lippert Components introduces gel-infused foam mattress for Class 8 sleepers
Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI) has introduced its latest somnum Sleeper Series mattress for the heavy truck market.
Daimler Trucks North America creates new customer experience organization
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) has created a new customer experience organization and named Paul Romanaggi as chief CX Officer.
Daseke announces CEO transition and new executive chairman
Daseke’s board of directors has appointed Chris Easter, its chief operating offcer, as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Daseke will work with Easter in an advisory capacity while the board conducts a search for a permanent CEO.
ACT Research: Heavy duty markets at the edge of the precipice
ACT Research’s (ACT) latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook shows the heavy duty vehicle markets are at the edge of the precipice, the company says.
Preliminary used class 8 volumes fell for fourth consecutive month
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes fell 2% month-over-month in July, the fourth consecutive sequential drop, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by ACT Research.
Meritor opens new assembly and R&D facility in India
Meritor, Inc. is opening a new $36.5 million axle assembly facility at Automotive Axles, its joint venture with Kalyani group, along with a research and development center in Mysore, India.
Jetco Delivery Upgrades Fleet to Lytx Driver Safety Program
Jetco Delivery has installed the Lytx Driver Safety Program across its fleet, Lytx announced.
