USDOT to help states in areas affected by Colonial Pipeline incident
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced additional help for states in areas affected by the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline. The White House and DOT have determined that previous declarations of “major disaster” issued by the president within the past 120 days allow states covered by those declarations to use Interstate highways in their
Noregon releases JPRO Professional update
Noregon has released its first major update of 2021 for JPRO Professional. JPRO is an in-shop diagnostic and repair tool that allows fleets and repair facilities to triage, diagnose and repair all makes and models within a single application. The company says the focus of this update is to ensure technicians have all the tools
Eaton to supply DC-DC converters for new battery electric truck
Eaton‘s eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a commercial heavy-duty battery electric vehicle (BEV) that will power accessories, such as antilock brakes and lighting. The BEV, which was not named by Eaton, will be sold in the North American and Chinese markets beginning later this
MiX Telematics launches AI-powered video telematics solution
MiX Telematics has launched MiX Vision AI, an extensive update to its video telematics offering that the company says enhances its ability to help customers improve driver safety and reduce operating costs. MiX Vision AI leverages machine vision technology to detect and alert drivers and managers to unsafe or risky driving behavior that impacts road
Jacobs Vehicle Systems partners with ClearFlame Engine Technologies on decarbonized engine development
Jacobs Vehicle Systems recently teamed with ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a start-up dedicated to clean engine technology, to further advance the company’s heavy-duty decarbonized engine solution. Jacobs provided installation support of its Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology, which complements the ClearFlame high-temperature, carbon-neutral strategy. By replacing all of the petroleum fuel used with decarbonized fuels such as
Element Fleet makes new executive-level appointments
Element Fleet Management Corp. has appointed a senior leadership team to lead the company’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Avninder Buttar is appointed to vice president of strategy focused on EVs, and Jason Kazmar to director of electric vehicle and sustainability strategy. The company says Buttar has helped several organizations increase market share through strategic initiatives
Watch: How electrification changes truck service
Electric trucks aren’t yet commonplace on our roads, but it won’t be long for us to reach a time when technicians will need to be prepared with a whole new set of skills to maintain them. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video:
Grote Industries announces new CFO
Brian Blanton has joined Grote Industries as its chief financial officer, bringing with him 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles with 20 years spent in automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway supplier manufacturing. Blanton most recently served as CFO of Mubea Group, North America and previously served as director, EPM transformation at The Hackett
JIT Truck Parts now offers Dayco engine drive system parts
JIT Truck Parts is launching the complete line of Dayco engine parts online. JIT Truck Parts says its expansion of Dayco engine parts are designed for the heavy-duty industry servicing semi-trucks, buses and other large commercial vehicles. Dayco heavy-duty truck parts come with a 24 month/150,000-mile warranty. Dayco says its Gold Label serpentine belts offer
Hendrickson launches Dealer Sales Academy
Hendrickson has launched a Dealer Sales Academy, which will complement the Hendrickson Service Academy. The new sales academy is comprised of videos, assessments and related resources to help dealer salespeople understand the features and benefits, and specifications of Hendrickson products to help guide their customers in making the optimum ride solution choice, the company says.
HDMA launching Perspectives webinar series with Daimler Trucks NA
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) is launching its 2021 Perspectives series program featuring Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). “Accelerating Change & Leading the Charge: The DTNA Perspective” will be held on Thursday, June 3 from 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. ET. HDMA anticipates that topics will include: Daimler Trucks’ spin-off information Rapid shifts toward new power
PACCAR Parts breaks ground on Louisville parts distribution center
PACCAR Parts recently broke ground on its new parts distribution center (PDC) in Louisville, Kentucky. The company says new 260,000-sq.-ft. PDC will increase parts availability for dealers and customers in the central, mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions of the U.S. and provide parts capacity to support new truck and engine models. The distribution center will be
