Ford debuts upgraded medium-duty trucks at Work Truck Show
During this year’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ford presented its new 2021 F-600 Super Duty chassis cab, added new options to its F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks and has given flex-fuel capability to its E-Series cutaway and stripped chassis. Ford’s new F-600, gives a new choice to fleets and vocational customers who need additional
Five truck trend takeaways from February
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from February focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Trucking data as currency: What is your data worth? Consider this: You’re running a multitude of trucks that are
DTNA aligns Freightliner, Western Star vocational and on-highway segment strategy
Daimler Trucks North America LLC announced to its Freightliner and Western Star dealers that it is reshaping its product strategy, and sales and marketing teams into a segment-based business structure. DTNA says the move better positions the company to serve both the on-highway and vocational segments in which Freightliner and Western Star brands compete by
Stoneridge’s MirrorEye wins technical achievement award
The North American Truck Writers committee has honored Stoneridge‘s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System with the 2020 Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award. The award was presented during the Industry Awards Luncheon at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta. The annual award honors new products or technologies introduced the
Decisiv and TICO launch TICO Edge
Decisiv, Inc. and TICO have introduced the TICO Edge system, a cloud-based platform that allows the manufacturer’s dealer network, customers and the TICO Uptime Center to communicate and collaborate with real-time visibility into individual repair events. TICO Edge breaks the chain of inefficiencies when a terminal tractor goes down in an outdated service process and
Decisiv launches service relationship management marketplace
Decisiv, Inc., during the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, launched the Decisiv Marketplace, a new resource that combines the capabilities of the SRM platform with SRM Ecosystem partner solutions and services. “The new Decisiv Marketplace will continue to build on the connectivity that is at the foundation of the
Noregon to release NextStep Repair, major update for JPRO Professional
Noregon is preparing to release NextStep Repair, an interactive resource of step-by-step repair instructions and guidance for all engine makes and models. Additionally, the company says the first major update of 2020 for its advanced in-shop diagnostic and repair solution, JPRO Professional, will soon be available. Noregon says NextStep Repair improves technician efficiency by helping
Watch: Don’t be shocked at what new shocks can do for you
You know replacing your truck’s components is important. New tires and brakes are a no brainer. Maybe you even replace the airbags. But how often are you replacing your shock absorbers?
Bridgestone showcases air-free commercial truck tire concept at TMC
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is showcasing its advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta. Bridgestone says the air-free commercial truck tire concept, designed to be used in high-speed, long-haul applications, leverages a proprietary design where tire
Eaton IntelliConnect remote diagnostic technology receives upgrades
Eaton has announced its IntelliConnect remote diagnostics technology has received several new features to help enhance usability for fleet administrators. Eaton says IntelliConnect provides near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizes the critical events and provides accurate and comprehensive action plans created by Eaton’s technical experts. IntelliConnect sorts through data and prioritizes by levels
Fleet Advantage releases truck replacement cycle predictive modeling software
Fleet Advantage has added predictive Lifecycle Management Software (LMS) to its ATLAAS platform (Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Analytics Software). Fleet Advantage says this addition helps clients to predict the optimum replacement cycles and operational cost savings on aging trucks. The software platform is used to manage fleet information with data analytics and visualizations to manage
Meritor releases Drivetrain on Demand
Meritor, Inc. has launched Drivetrain on Demand to offer simplified ordering processes for U.S. and Canadian customers requiring fast replacement of driveshaft and differential assemblies, the company says. “By streamlining the ordering process and shipping the product within 24 hours, Drivetrain on Demand helps get vehicles in truck-down situations back on the road quickly,” said
