Geotab to provide telematics for state of California
Geotab has been awarded a single-source blanket purchase agreement to supply the state of California and participating local government agency fleets with a telematics solution.
April trailer orders down from March, FTR and ACT Research report
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for April 2019 remained subdued for the second consecutive month coming in at 13,200 units, which is 40% below the same month in 2018. ACT’s estimate for April 2019 net trailer orders is 14,500 units.
WABCO automatic slack adjuster now standard on Stoughton Trailers
WABCO Holdings has been selected by Stoughton Trailers, LLC to be the standard supplier for automatic slack adjusters effective April 2019.
TruckTech+ remote diagnostics available on Kenworth medium-duty conventional trucks
Kenworth is adding the TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system as an option for its medium-duty conventional trucks.
Jacobs Engine Brake now standard on International A26 engine
Jacobs Vehicle Systems has released the engine brake model 5783A as standard equipment on the International A26 engine.
Goodyear will inspect tires during Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event
During this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck event, which starts June 4, members of the Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Network are offering tire inspections and other tire management services.
PrePass adds roadway safety alerts to app
PrePass has released enhancements to its PrePass Motion bypass app.
Hankook Tire debuts e3 Wide DL21 Ultra-Super Drive tire
Hankook Tire has released its latest ultra-super single drive tire to the company’s truck and bus radial (TBR) lineup.
Paragon adds resource management functionality to routing software
Paragon Software Systems has introduced resource management functionality to its routing and scheduling software.
Fleet Sentiment survey shows lower truck demand in 2019
Responses to the latest CK Commercial Vehicle Research Fleet Sentiment survey reflects some softening in the trucking environment.
Meritor to acquire AxleTech
Meritor announced May 8 it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, under which Meritor will acquire AxleTech for approximately $175 million in cash.
SAF-Holland to open new aftermarket distribution center in Phoenix
SAF-Holland will open its new western region aftermarket Distribution Center in Phoenix, Arizona.