Drivewyze Indiana rest area alerts provides number of parking spots available
Fleets utilizing Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass and its included Drivewyze Safety Notifications service now have in-cab notifications to inform drivers of the number of parking spots available at 10 rest areas throughout Indiana. Indiana is the first state for which Drivewyze has added parking spot availability into the COVID-19 response rest area alerts initiative.
Aperia Technologies introduces virtual training infrastructure
Aperia Technologies Inc. has introduced a virtual training and support platform for use when in-person training and support is not possible. “The demands on the trucking industry to move goods urgently across the country are significant, downtime is more costly than ever, yet in-person training and support is challenging with social distancing and shelter-in-place orders
East customizes rendering trailers for specific applications
East Manufacturing has announced that it now customizes rendering trailers to meet the specific needs of an application. Rendering trailers are used to haul meat and poultry byproducts that are inedible by people. Rendering reclaims about 99% of the unwanted meat, bone and fat, and transforms it into ingredients for products that include soaps, paints,
SelecTrucks opens new location in Memphis
SelecTrucks recently opened its 27th location, SelecTrucks of Memphis. The location hosted a grand opening celebration in March. SelecTrucks of Memphis specializes in selling used day cabs and sleepers from major national fleets that have been traded in for new Freightliner trucks, the company says. Like all SelecTrucks Centers, the company says the Memphis location
Trimble launches Dispatch Advisor to optimize load matching for carriers
Trimble has launched Trimble Dispatch Advisor, which the company describes as an optimized dispatch solution that prescriptively suggests matches between loads, drivers and equipment. Through Trimble Dispatch Advisor, carriers can identify and select the best loads to increase on-time delivery, reduce empty miles and improve driver utilization, Trimble says. Trimble Dispatch Advisor reviews all available
Dana recognized by PACCAR as 2019 Supplier Performance Management Achiever
Dana Inc. has been recognized by PACCAR as a 2019 Supplier Performance Management Achiever in North America, marking its second consecutive year as a recipient of the award. Suppliers are evaluated on cross-functional key performance indicators in the areas of product development, operations support, and business alignment with PACCAR’s objectives, the company says. “We are
Larson Electronics accepting orders for KN95 masks
Larson Electronics has sourced 50,000 masks in stock and ready to ship, the company says. The company says it is only accepting online orders for less than 10,000 units. The KN95 masks have a 95% filter efficiency rate without restrictions on quantities.
Vipar Heavy Duty to hold virtual V! Impact Conference
Vipar Heavy Duty’s annual Impact Conference will be held virtually in 2020 as the V! Impact Conference in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The V! Impact Conference is currently planned for the third week of October in line with the usual conference timing and plans to feature a general session, stockholder meeting and supplier meeting
Penske offers fleets ‘Get Back to Business’ leasing options
Penske Truck Leasing is offering fleets a “Get Back to Business” full-service truck leasing offer with low rates and flexible lease terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles. Business owners can choose from 16-ft. light-duty, 26-ft. medium-duty and tandem-axle day cab and sleeper tractor options with low mileage. Penske leases and maintains brands including Hino, Freightliner, Ford,
NexTraq releases in-vehicle camera system, NexTraq Dashcam
NexTraq is launching its new NexTraq Dashcam, a high-definition vehicle incident camera system configured for NexTraq with 4G LTE connectivity. The company says NexTraq Dashcam provides downloadable videos, real-time alerts and live GPS location. Available in the United States and Canada, the NexTraq Dashcam provides HD-video coverage of the moments before, during and after a
Milwaukee Tool to release ratchet, socket sets in Packout low-profile organizers
Milwaukee Tool will soon offer three ratchet and socket sets in Packout low-profile organizers, fully compatible with the Packout modular storage system. The sockets feature the four flat sides, which are anti-roll and wrench-ready. All sockets are engraved with sizing. The ratchet in all of Milwaukee’s ratchet and socket sets is designed with a slim
BorgWarner releases Delco Remy 38MT+, 39MT starters with Smart IMS, over-crank protection
BorgWarner has released the first applications of its combined Smart IMS (integrated magnetic switch) plus integrated over crank protection (IOCP) on its Delco Remy 38MT+ and 39MT heavy-duty gear reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial vehicles. BorgWarner says its IOCP is a a built-in circuit breaker that protects the starter from thermal
