Daimler Trucks, Torc partner with Luminar to enable automated trucking
Luminar Technologies, Inc. and Daimler Truck AG have announced a strategic partnership to enable highly automated trucking, starting on highways. Daimler and Torc Robotics, part of Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group, will work with Luminar will work together to enhance lidar sensing, perception and system-level performance for Daimler trucks moving at highway speeds. In addition,
Dana to acquire portion of Modine Manufacturing Company
Dana Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a portion of the thermal-management business of Modine Manufacturing Co.’s automotive segment. Dana says the transaction will strengthen Dana’s Power Technologies business unit. The agreed purchase price is $1 with the assumption of certain financial liabilities. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the
Continental ships first truck tires from Clinton, Miss. plant
Continental has shipped the first tires from its greenfield plant in Clinton, Mississippi. The Clinton plant produces large truck and bus tires for the North American market, and will employ 500 people by the end of 2020, the company says. It is Continental’s second location producing truck tires in the U.S., along with Mount Vernon,
Teletrac Navman introduces Electric Vehicle Readiness Tool
Teletrac Navman has introduced the Electric Vehicle Readiness Tool, aimed at supporting fleet operators with the move over to electric vehicles. The company says the web-based, automated A.I. tool integrates with the Teletrac Navman advanced suite of fleet management and tracking platforms and analyzes all telematics data to provide operators with detailed recommendations of where
TRP releases new all-makes hood program
TRP has added TRP Hoods to its line of all-makes collision parts. TRP says its hoods cover a range of makes and models, with over 70 different part numbers available. According to TRP, all hoods are manufactured with a 2.3 to 1 fiberglass ratio and come with a white gelcoat finish that is ready to
Rand McNally launches second generation of OverDryve Pro
Rand McNally has introduced OverDryve 8 Pro II, a new generation telematics device for drivers. The device can be used for navigating, playing SiriusXM radio, recording dash cam footage, hands-free calling and texting and browsing the web. The company says the OverDryve 8 Pro II features a new design including an 8-in. screen, and is
PrePass grows Alerts to nearly 2,800 roadway safety notifications in 48 states
PrePass Safety Alliance recently completed work extending the PrePass safety Alerts across all 48 contiguous states. Nearly 2,800 Alerts now appear in the cab on the PrePass Motion weigh station bypass application, the company says. Drivers receive PrePass Alerts as they approach known high-risk areas on the road helping them to stay alert and reduce
EnerSys gains approved vendor status for JIT Truck Parts
EnerSys recently achieved approved vendor status with JIT Truck Parts. Launched in 2010 and headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois, JIT Truck Parts is a distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts. With distribution centers throughout the U.S., their main locations are in Louisville, Kentucky; Reno, Nevada; and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to EnerSys, Odyssey batteries feature a three-
Dana recognized with Drivetrain Component of the Year award
Dana Inc. has been awarded the Drivetrain Component of the Year Award for its Spicer TE50 powershift transmission at the 2020 Diesel Progress Summit and Awards. The 2020 Diesel Progress Summit recognizes commercially available drivetrain components used in a conventional powertrain application, including transmissions, powertrain components, axles, hydraulics and wheels. Designed for large load haul
FlowBelow to relocate to larger headquarters
FlowBelow announced that it will be moving headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock. The new facility will provide more space for production, kitting and warehousing raw material and finished product. The new location also offers more space for FlowBelow’s engineering team’s research and development activities, the company says. The company will begin
Premier Manufacturing sees more traffic following website redesign
Premier Manufacturing says website traffic is up six-fold since launching its redesigned website on July 1. The company attributes the spike in site traffic to new built-in search engine optimization and increased social media activity with content marketing and search engine AdWords. Hansen says Premier has also updated its logo and branding images, as well
Goodyear launches new OTR tire for long haul fleets
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced the RH-4A+ tire to its off-highway large haulage product line. The company says the new tire, which is available now is engineered to deliver a lower operating cost per hour and higher productivity in hard rock underfoot conditions. Goodyear says this tire features an extra-deep E-4+ tread
