Minimizer launches newly-designed website
Minimizer says it has recently redesigned its website with user-friendly features and a more modern look. “Feedback from end-users and distributors has been terrific,” director of marketing Steve Hansen said. “End-users appreciate seeing online and local buying options while distributors are reporting back with noticeable increases in quote requests asking for Minimizer products based on
LoadHandler releases new L29 starters for medium-duty applications
The LoadHandler Power Products starter and alternator line now includes two new L29 starters to provide drop-in replacement coverage for Class 6 and 7 medium-duty applications, including school buses, emergency vehicles and more. Specs of the L29 starters include: Application-specific technology to help ensure durability and performance in a wide array of operating environments; 12V
Penske updates used truck website
Penske has rolled out a new and improved version of its used truck website for shopping and financing. To support social distancing measures related to COVID-19, Penske says customers can search through an extensive online inventory, speak with an expert via phone or email, and schedule a safe delivery or pick-up.
ACT Research: For-Hire Trucking Index rate volumes lowest in 10-year history
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with March data, showed further contraction for both volumes and freight rates, now at 42.4 and 43.2 respective diffusion index readings. Productivity, while neutral at 50.0, likely was supported by the temporary pantry-stocking phenomenon. ACT says. The ACT For-Hire Trucking Index is a monthly survey of for-hire
ATRI GPS data shows critical truck deliveries continue despite COVID-19
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released data showing that trucks are continuing to move—in many cases faster than usual—to respond to the demands placed on the industry by the COVID-19 pandemic. “ATRI’s real-time GPS data comes from more than a million trucks, allowing us to analyze freight flows, and so far in March,
Volvo Trucks recommends Select Parts Store for remote parts purchasing
Under the current COVID-19 working conditions, Volvo Trucks North America is encouraging customers to utilize the Volvo Select Part Store, the company’s e-commerce parts platform. The Volvo Select Part Store enables customers to locate a participating Volvo Trucks dealer and search and select from more than 500,000 parts for purchase and delivery, the company says.
Western Star produces 200,000th truck
Western Star recently celebrated the production of its 200,000th truck with an event at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant. The 2020 4700SB truck rolled off the assembly line and was delivered to customer Joe Johnson Equipment of Innisfil, Ont., in a March 5 ceremony attended by Western Star executives, Portland Manufacturing Plant employees and customer
BestDrive supporting essential fleets, roadside service
BestDrive, a commercial tire dealer and retreader focusing on Continental tire offerings, is open with standard operating hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. BestDrive says it has been implementing health and safety measures in all locations, following the recommendations of state, federal and international health officials, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Truce software to help reduce distracted driving to debut on Geotab Marketplace
Truce, a solution designed to reduce distracted driving, will soon be available on the Geotab Marketplace, the companies announced. Through the integration with Geotab, fleet customers will be able to access Truce from within the Geotab platform to help eliminate mobile distractions and optimize usage across their workplace, the companies say. According to the company,
Lytx launches new driver ID tool
Lytx has announced its new driver identification solution, Lytx Badge, which is designed to help streamline fleet administration. The company says Lytx Badge uses machine vision to make it simpler and easier for fleets to manage driver-vehicle assignments without lost key fobs, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags or other driver identification accessories. Lytx Badge detects
Transport Refrigeration, Inc. is Thermo King’s 2019 North America Dealer of the Year
Thermo King recently presented its 2019 North America Dealer of the Year award to Transport Refrigeration, Inc. at its annual dealer principal meeting. Based in De Pere, Wisconsin (Green Bay area), Transport Refrigeration was honored with the top dealership award in front of fellow dealers and Thermo King management, and was recognized for its leadership
Hot Shot’s Secret distributes trucker appreciation care packages
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret performance oils and additives, is distributing 500 Trucker Appreciation Care Packages from its headquarters in central Ohio. The Hot Shot’s Secret Truck Appreciation Care Package includes one free 16 oz. bottle of Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment, one 4 oz. bottle of Hot Shot’s Secret
