D-A Lubricants releases Reliant X-92 lubricant
D-A Lubricants has released Reliant X-92, a lubricant for multi-fueled fleet(s) containing diesel, gasoline and processed natural gas- (CNG/LPG/LNG) fueled engines. The company says it is designed for severe on- and off-highway applications and offers oxidative and thermal stability and durability; TBN retention; superior wear protection; and exceeds industry standards for deposit control. Reliant X-92
Road Ready enters trailer telematics program with Vaughan Xpress
Road Ready from Clarience Technologies, LLC has entered into an agreement with Vaughan Xpress to integrate its trailer telematics system into the fleet’s trailers. The Road Ready smart trailer system offers fleets a complete overview of a trailer’s environment, both inside and out, using a suite of customizable wireless sensors, Clarience Technologies says, adding that
Cumberland International Trucks of Tennessee acquires Maudlin International of Florida
Cumberland International Trucks, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee has acquired Maudlin International Trucks, LLC of Florida. Maudlin International is a full-service International dealer that has been in operation for over 23 years with father/son team John and Mike Maudlin at the helm. Cumberland Companies will now serve the southeast with a total of 10 locations in
Premier Manufacturing hires new chief operating officer
Oregon-based Premier Manufacturing has hired Matt Weinmann as its new chief operating officer. Premier Manufacturing was acquired by Minimizer Holdings, LLC in January. The two companies are working to leverage each other’s strengths with a go-to-market strategy that satisfies fleets, OEMs and distributors, the company says, and Weinmann’s experience will help facilitate this expansion. Weinmann
Used truck sales strong in July, ACT reports
According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes were up 13% year-to-date against the first seven months of 2019, with average price, miles and age all below July 2019 year-to-date rates, down 15%, 1%, and 8%, respectively. Near term, the report also indicated that used Class 8 sales
Kenworth introduces new options for T270, T370 medium-duty conventional trucks
Kenworth is offering new options for its T270 and T370 medium-duty conventional trucks. The roll-back flatbed application is now an approved body type for use with the Kenworth AG210L single-axle rear suspension on the T270 and T370. The Kenworth AG210L is a 21,000-lb. rated highway, two-bag, rear air suspension that features a proven trailing arm
Navistar partners with In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure, consulting services
Navistar’s NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit has signed a master services agreement with In-Charge Energy, an energy solutions company based in Los Angeles, California, to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers. Since its launch in October, Navistar says NEXT has focused its eMobility development on a comprehensive “four
Trimble enhances, adds new integration to TMT Solutions for transportation
Trimble has announced new enhancements for its TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance solutions, as well as a new integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, maximizing asset uptime is a critical component to keeping the supply chain moving,” said Renaldo Adler, industry principal for asset maintenance with Trimble
Teletrac Navman launches A.I.-based predictive telematics platform
Teletrac Navman has released the TN360, which the company says delivers telematics functionalities in real time to provide businesses with predictive and actionable insights. TN360, the company says, uses a scalable cloud ecosystem that connects data from sensors, cameras, mobile and third-party applications in real time and translates raw signals into context. A.I.-enabled cameras can
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index highlights driver shortage in July
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with July data, showed an across-the-board downtick in the diffusion indexes after a record surge in June, although most measures remained well above the 50 neutral mark. July’s Volume Index fell six points to 64.3 (SA), while pricing and productivity were at 60.3 and 61.5, respectively. Capacity
Trimble adds new capabilities to Transportation Management Systems portfolio
During its 2020 virtual in.sight user conference and expo, Trimble announced new integrations and enhancements for its portfolio of Transportation Management System (TMS) solutions. Available for TMW.Suite, TruckMate and Innovative IES users, these features are designed to create efficiencies and streamline operations for carriers, brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Enhancements that span multiple Trimble
Schneider to test electric trucks as part of Freightliner CX fleet
Schneider announced that it is participating in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet. The CX Fleet is a part of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)’s ongoing initiative that engages customers in the commercial electric vehicle development process by deploying trucks in real-world applications, the company says. “From a driver’s perspective, they’ll experience a great
