Eaton launches new metal 3D printing program
Eaton‘s vehicle group is implementing a new 3D metal printing program as a part of its “Industry 4.0” strategy to reduce development time and improve efficiency. The first metal printer system was installed at the Kings Mountain, N.C., facility, and a global deployment of 3D polymer printing technology is slated to be completed by first-quarter
Dana bolsters Victor Reinz brand in North America
Dana Inc. says it has committed to the Victor Reinz brand to ensure that the sealing technologies are available to the North American aftermarket. “With more than 30,000 SKUs globally and a focus on problem-solving applications, Victor Reinz is well positioned to lead the way as the premier aftermarket gasket and sealing provider in North
Pitstop announces Series A round of funding
Pitstop, an automotive predictive maintenance platform, recently announced a Series A round of funding led by Sensata Technologies, with participation from existing investors Ripple Ventures and Hike Ventures. The company says Pitstop will use the funds to expand market reach, enhance product features and build additional prediction algorithms for the automotive industry. The amount of
Epicor launches free ‘Profit Clinic’ for the aftermarket
Epicor Software Corp. has launched an initiative that it says will help aftermarket parts and service businesses increase revenue and improve operational efficiency and profitability. The company says the new “Epic Results” initiative includes free, no-obligation “Profit Clinic” consultations designed to assist business owners and managers in exploring technologies. Epicor says the Epic Results initiative
The secrets to spec’ing your next vocational truck chassis
If you have ever found yourself with your hands on your knees, nose three inches from a model ship in a glass bottle, you have no doubt silently contemplated the same question everyone else has in this position – how did they possibly build that? It begins with preparation. As each combination of ship, bottle
Hunter releases new heavy-duty tire changer
Hunter is releasing the TCX635HD model to its heavy-duty tire changer lineup. Hunter says the TCX635HD has 18% more speed and 30% more torque than its previous model for over-the-road tire changing on standard, wide base and super single assemblies. The heavy-duty tire changer features a lower carriage which allows for more ergonomic rollup while
Samsara: Commercial transportation data shows shift from bigger to smaller cities
Samsara recently looked at commercial transportation data from three industries that closely reflect consumer mobility—food and beverage, wholesale and retail, and transportation and warehousing—to see which cities have experienced a decrease or increase in activity. For this analysis, Samsara compared trip share per month from September 2019 to September 2020 for the top 200 cities
SkyBitz enters partnership with Coretex
SkyBitz has announced a strategic technology partnership with fleet logistics solutions provider Coretex. The companies say the partnership combines Coretex’s sensor-based reefer solution and cloud-based software platform with SkyBitz trailer tracking technology to create a solution for businesses needing both powered and non-powered asset tracking. Food, pharmaceutical and retail customers can now achieve total visibility
Thermo King launches cold storage solutions for vaccine distribution
Thermo King has expanded its portfolio of temporary storage solutions that can meet the unique requirements of global pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines. The company says pharmaceutical companies in final-stage clinical trials anticipate they will require strict temperature controls to safeguard their products—down to temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius. According to the World
Volvo Trucks awarded $21.7M to deploy 70 Class 8 VNR electric trucks
Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution and drayage. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Targeted Air Shed Grant Program is providing $20 million in funding, supplemented by $1.7 million from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South
Used truck market strong throughout 2020, Fleet Advantage reports
Fleet Advantage says it has been active in the sales of off-lease used trucks this year, with total units sold exceeding 400 units in its fiscal first quarter ending Sept. 30, with sales in excess of $10 million. The company says there has been more buying and selling activity of new and used heavy-duty trucks
Vipar Heavy Duty kicking off Impact Conference virtually
Vipar Heavy Duty will virtually kick off its annual Impact Conference on Oct. 20, a three-day event to share ideas, business insights and technology solutions to support the continued growth of the network. Vipar says the conference will deliver many typical features of the conference, plus additional content. The company says the V! Impact Conference
