SelecTrucks, Daimler introduce new purchase program for used Freightliner Cascadia trucks
SelecTrucks and Daimler Truck Financial have introduced a pre-owned Freightliner Cascadia program offering customers the ability to purchase a late-model Cascadia truck for as little as $1,250 per month, with a 60-day deferral for the first payment. This program applies to a limited number of late-model Freightliner Cascadia trucks that have been well-maintained by some
Verizon Connect updates Navigation mobile app
Verizon Connect has updated Navigation, its mobile app that works with the company’s fleet management technology, with information on open truck stops and hours of operation to help the long-haul truck drivers who encounter rest stop closures. The team checks for updates at the state level, the departments of transportation and chains (e.g., Pilot, TA)
Drivewyze adds rest area alerts for Florida
With Florida joining Pennsylvania in suspending parking at select rest areas due to Coronavirus, Drivewyze is providing “open and closed” alerts for Florida’s 65 rest areas and welcome centers. The Florida alerts have already been activated, joining the Pennsylvania rest area alerts that went live on March 24. Drivewyze safety notification alerts are available and
Reyco Granning releases R-Series AM
Reyco Granning has released the new R-Series AM , which combines the company’s familiar R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest air supply module, the AirMaster. The company says the system is a turn-key bolt-on upgrade to replace the factory leaf spring suspension on shuttle bus, ambulance, RV and work truck applications with Ford,
Hendrickson launches new mobile app
Hendrickson has launched a new app, available on the Apple and Android stores. The company says the new app centralizes a collection of Hendrickson product and training videos, Parts Plus lookup system, technician help and Field Service Request system for ease of access and reference.
Prestolite Electric to begin production on new alternator line
Prestolite Electric will begin producing a new line of Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 24V 600- and 680-amp brushless alternators later this year at its manufacturing facility in Arcade, N.Y. The new production line is being added due to increasing demand from several North American customers, the company says. The company says Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 24V 600-
Penske Truck Leasing upgrades Fleet Insight website
Penske Truck Leasing has released the next iteration of its Fleet Insight customer website with enhanced navigation and expanded, customizable data sets for each fleet’s operation. In June 2018, Penske launched Fleet Insight, a website designed exclusively for its customers, which the company says provides a detailed look at a fleet’s overall efficiency, costs and
Goodyear, Convoy launch first commercial e-commerce partner program
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is extending the full capabilities of its Commercial Total Solution to carriers of all sizes in Convoy’s Digital Freight Network. This is the first online discount program Goodyear has offered through its commercial e-commerce platform, which can be found on its website. Convoy’s technology platform connects shippers with independent
TBC Brands enhances Sailun medium radial truck tire warranty
TBC Brands is enhancing its Sailun Advantage truck tire warranty, applicable for all Sailun medium radial truck tires sold after March 1, 2020. The enhanced warranty, which applies to all of its Sailun commercial truck tire lines in various applications, includes an eight-year warranty for workmanship and materials from the date of manufacture; a no-charge
Bridgestone to restart North American commercial tire operations
Bridgestone Americas has announced plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone Industrial Products and Firestone Building Products manufacturing facilities on April 13. Bridgestone says its start-up plans reflect the performance trend in several key areas of its commercial and diversified products businesses not as severely affected
Watch: How data can help prevent breakdowns
The worst-case scenario for a driver and fleet manager alike is a roadside breakdown. If this should happen to your truck, this out-of-service vehicle can cost your fleet $1,000 or more each day. In addition to leaving customers without service, a typical breakdown might take your truck off the road for seven to 10 days
Federal Highway Administration allowing states to permit food trucks in rest areas to serve commercial truck drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a notice to state departments of transportation that the agency is suspending enforcement measures under the Federal-aid Highway Program for states that choose to permit commercial food trucks to operate and sell food, in accordance with state laws, in designated federally-funded interstate highway rest
