Alliance Parts adds 11 new products, opens 13 new stores
Alliance Parts has added more than 11 new value product lines to its portfolio.
Schneider awarded by MercuryGate International
Schneider was recently presented with the Leadership/Influence Award for its brokerage division by MercuryGate International, Inc.
Purkeys releases SteadyCharge accessory battery charger
The SteadyCharge is designed to monitor and maintain an optimal charge level in accessory batteries serving trailer refrigeration and heating units by preventing battery depletion during periods of inactivity, the company says.
Janam releases new XT200 rugged touch computer
Janam Technologies LLC has introduced a new rugged touch computer with a 5-inch display and Google’s “Android Enterprise Recommended” (AER) certification.
Bendix recognizes 2019 top-performing distributors
Through its Premier Distributor Program (PDP), Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC recognizes distributors for their outstanding performance on behalf of fleet customers, owner-operators and service repair facilities across North America. This year, Bendix honors 36 companies for earning the program’s highest ranking of platinum.
Class 8 orders are up, but situation is temporary, ACT says
According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: Classes 5-8 Report, June’s Class 8 order broke the string of falling order volumes, with the opening of 2020 order books, garnering a 19% rebound.
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index for June shows declines
The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, June data, showed nearly across-the-board declines, with capacity again the lone exception.
Meritor earns PACCAR’s 10 PPM Quality Award
Meritor, Inc. has announced four global plants have received a 2018 10 PPM Quality Award from PACCAR recognizing suppliers that meet or exceed its standard of 10 or fewer defective parts for every 1 million parts shipped to the OEM.
Preliminary June 2019 trailer net orders down 41% from May, 69% below last year
ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for June 2019 net trailer orders is 6,200 units.
Diesel technology delivers substantial climate benefits, Diesel Technology Forum reports
The new generation of diesel technology is helping meet climate and clean air challenges of today, according to a statement by the Diesel Technology Forum.
Design Interactive introduces Virtual Equipment Training
Design Interactive Inc. has released Virtual Equipment Training which, when used in conjunction with its Augmentor transportation-focused augmented reality software, allows for the creation and deployment of training materials on virtual vehicles and equipment.
Watch: Building a better battery
In a world where many fleet managers still site batteries as one of the top factors in downtime and increased maintenance, what can be done to fix the issue?
