Class 8 orders hit third-highest ever total in November
According to preliminary reports from both FTR and ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders exploded in November to the third-highest total ever. FTR has the preliminary number at 52,600 units, the best performance since August 2018. Orders were +31% month-over-month and almost three times the level of November 2019. Class 8 orders for
Milwaukee expands Packout shelving solutions
Milwaukee has expanded its Packout Modular Storage System with two new racking solutions, a Packout 2-Shelf Racking Kit and a Packout Racking Shelf. For more versatile mounting options, the Packout Racking Shelf attaches to E-Track, allowing users to place the shelf in any location or onto any surface E-Track can be mounted. To keep contents
Noregon makes major updates to JPRO Professional
Noregon has announced the release of a major update of 2020 for JPRO Professional, the company’s all-makes-and-models in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting tool. The latest update includes new features, coverage and bi-directional tests for manufacturers including Bendix, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Ford, Mack, Volvo, and more. A comprehensive list of additions is available on the company’s website.
DTNA’s Mount Holly manufacturing plant produces 700,000th truck
Daimler Trucks North America’s Mount Holly (N.C.) Truck Manufacturing plant recently marked two milestones: its 41st anniversary and the production of its 700,000th truck. The truck, an M2 106 extended cab, was presented to Miller Industries. More than 800 employees at the Mount Holly Truck Manufacturing plant produce the M2 106, as well as Freightliner’s
Phillips Industries’ OEM facility receives DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award
Daimler Supplier Management recently presented the Phillips Industries OEM facility located in Arteaga, Mexico, with its “Masters of Quality Supplier” award for 2019. This is the eighth time the Arteaga site has received this award from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Criteria for achieving the DTNA Masters of Quality Supplier award requires outstanding performance in
Goodyear introduces three new commercial tires during virtual conference
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced several new product lines to be launched in 2021 during its virtual customer conference held Dec. 7. The new tires are intended for the long-haul, regional/urban and mixed service segments. Fuel Max LHD 2 Goodyear is launching the new Fuel Max LHD 2 in early 2021 for long-haul
Goodyear launches Fleet Central interactive portal
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched Fleet Central, a new interactive portal that the company says is designed to help fleets maximize efficiencies for their tires. The dashboard allows users to view information at a total fleet level all the way down to a specific vehicle, tire or service event in real time.
How the right driver workflow lets your drivers get to driving
Recording load and route data, checking in with dispatch, logging hours of service (HOS) (the FMCSA Final Rule change just took effect in September) … given the choice, drivers would rather be, well, driving.
Pro driver workflow tips from the telematics pros
Addressing a proper work-life balance, recognition and opportunities for training are important in any industry for keeping employees satisfied, and in trucking, fleet managers have access to unique tools to keep tabs on these employee satisfaction levels. “Fleet management tools can be customized to collect rich data insights that adapt to the needs of the
The future of driver workflow is open wide
When it comes to driver retention, driver workflow technology is just as important for the fleet manager as it is to the driver. As data-gathering opportunities continue to grow, what can we expect to see from these applications in the future? According to Stephen White, senior business development manager, Class 8 market at Geotab, the
Milton Industries releases Brake Releaser Fleet Kit for frozen air brakes
Milton Industries says its new Brake Releaser Fleet Kit releases frozen trailer air brakes or pre-treats trailer air brakes to reduce the risks of frozen systems. The kit allows a technician to propel anti-freeze and conditioner into trailer brake lines regardless of whether it is hooked to a trailer or compressed air. The new Brake
Watch: Should truck driver-facing cameras die hard?
Driver-facing cameras is one of those topics that is hotly debated, and will probably continue to be debated until darn near the end of time. So today, I’m not trying to convince you of anything, I just want to look at a point/counterpoint argument as to whether or not driver-facing cameras are worth using, and
