Watch: The right axle choices for vocational trucks
Many applications – especially vocational trucks – have modified components based upon the specified intended service, and there’s no exception for axles. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Application is the alpha and the omega of equipment spec’ing. Consider the differences between a flatbed hauling materials to a construction
TA Truck Service expands telematics capabilities by adding Spireon FleetLocate devices
Spireon and TravelCenters of America Inc. are collaborating to bring installation services for FleetLocate trailer telematics devices to TA Truck Service centers. Drivers can now have new trailer telematics solutions installed, or have existing ones upgraded, while visiting one of more than 250 TA Truck Service centers nationwide or when utilizing TA’s TechOn-Site mobile maintenance
Rand McNally releases new rugged solar-powered tracker
Rand McNally says it has released a new, robust solar-powered asset tracker, certified for the most extreme episodes of wind, dust and water. The new TrueTrack S110 tracker—for use on trailers and other high-value equipment—has a rating of IP69K, the highest standard for proven protection against dust, close-range, high-pressure water and high-temperature liquids making their
Five truck trend takeaways from January
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from January focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Navistar partners with General Motors, OneH2 to bring long-haul hydrogen truck to market In collaboration with General Motors and
Penske Logistics announces Freight Management Trucking Carrier award winners
Penske Logistics has announced the 23 recipients of the inaugural Freight Management Trucking Carrier Awards program. The event was held virtually. Category winners were selected from among Penske’s base of trucking carriers operating within its freight management operations. There are several award qualifications: A Penske Logistics enterprise scorecard combined with customer, operations and sourcing feedback.
Werner Enterprises announces new self-service carrier portal
Werner Enterprises, Inc. has announced Carrier’s Edge, its new carrier portal designed to offer increased visibility and streamline communications for Werner’s alliance carriers. Through Carrier’s Edge, the company says alliance carriers can gain immediate visibility to Werner freight, book loads, maintain preferences, view tracking information, buy or sell equipment and communicate directly with Werner associates.
Hirschbach selects Phillips Connect, ConMet smart technologies for new refrigerated trailers
Hirschbach announced that it will add Phillips Connect and ConMet smart trailer technologies to 1,200 new refrigerator trailers the fleet plans to purchase in 2021. The company says the sensor technologies chosen by Hirschbach will give them increased visibility to the health of their refrigerated trailers resulting in an increase to uptime and driver satisfaction
Stertil-Koni adds touch screen control to Skylift platform
Stertil-Koni has incorporated its full-color touchscreen control console known as the ebright Smart Control System into the company’s vertical rise platform, Skylift. The company says the system places all critical information directly at the fingertips of the technician on the shop floor. The company says the eBright Smart Control System offers: A high resolution, 7-in.
vHub adds new VP of trailer solutions, VP of technology
vHub has added two new executives with industry and technology experience to join the company. Matthew Leffler, who most recently served as director of business development for Decisiv and region vice president of sales for Dickinson Fleet Services, joins vHub as its vice president of trailer solutions. Maxime Fafard, co-founder and CTO of Sofdesk, will
Five questions on winter truck battery no-starts, answered
Are you one of those people who pulls the covers tight when you hear that morning alarm going off in winter months, desperate to avoid the cold air and enjoy just five (or maybe 15) more minutes of comfort before getting on with your day? Your trucks’ batteries feel the same way, except some winter
MiX Telematics to launch MyMiX Tracking app
MiX Telematics has introduced app-based tracking for vehicles and drivers with MyMiX Tracking. MyMiX Tracking uses mobile phone technology to enable real-time tracking of drivers while also recording, measuring and enabling real-time self-correction of risky driving behavior events including speeding, harsh braking, harsh acceleration and mobile phone use while driving, the company says. The app-based
Alliance Parts expands retail footprint, adds to product portfolio
Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), says it grew its retail footprint by nearly 55% in 2020, and is also increasing its product portfolio. Alliance Parts says it expects to grow its product portfolio by an additional 30% in 2021. Alliance retail locations primarily stock Alliance Parts and Detroit Reman products