Autel announces commercial vehicle diagnostics tablet
Autel US introduced the MaxiSYS MS909CV Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics tablet, adding extensive hardware and software enhancements, including starting and charging system analysis software and hardware and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration software for multiple vehicle classes to the Android-based touchscreen tablet with upgraded processor and memory storage. The MaxiSYS MS909CV is an advanced commercial
Phillips Connect adds Jon Morrison as Strategic Executive
Jon Morrison, previously president of WABCO Americas and now CEO of J&M Strategic Insights LLC, has been tapped by Phillips Connect as strategic executive. In this engagement, Phillips Connect says it will draw on Morrison’s extensive experience in electronic vehicle control, electrification, vehicle telematics and advanced technologies to move Phillips Connect ahead in the smart
Brush up on brake drum spec’ing, maintenance basics
With all the talk of new truck technology, it’s easy to lose sight of equipment spec’ing basics. Yet, these are the daily choices that are impacting your business right now. Consider drum brakes, the foundation of many fleets’ safety system. Your brake drum selection can impact everything from brake fade to tire wear, both safety
The SolarWinds attack, cybersecurity and trucking
I was certain that my cell phone had been hacked. I had been scrolling through search results in the browser app when I got a text message from my father-in-law. The phone, by itself, switched to the text messaging app, typed a gibberish message (except for the swear word that was spelled correctly) and sent
Verizon Connect introduces asset tracking device
Verizon Connect has introduced a new asset tracking solution that the company says is easy to conceal, self-install and self-manage. According to Verizon Connect, this device was designed to help customers who are running their mobile business on the Verizon Connect Reveal fleet management platform reduce theft, improve equipment utilization and billing, and reduce equipment
What’s the biggest advantage in reducing truck downtime?
The right tools can get you the right information and cut out the root cause guess work when you need it most. The fact of the matter is the biggest advantage of having the right diagnostic and repair solution in a fleet shop is the uptime it generates. These tools permit thorough repairs, which lead
In-cab truck camera technology that protects the driver
You’d think that at this point we would have talked about everything there is to talk about when it comes to truck video telematics with Trimble’s Vice President of Data Science, Chris Orban, but the last time we caught up, Orban turned the often-cited challenge of driver acceptance of video telematics on its head, referencing
Three things you didn’t know about the Peterbilt Model 567 truck (in about three minutes)
Peterbilt Motors Co. may have unveiled a new lineup of Class 5-8 medium-duty trucks, but the tried-and-true Peterbilt Model 567 offers new updates as well. First offered in 2013 in a set-back front axle configuration, which then expanded to a set-forward axle configuration availability in 2015. It’s the most-built vocational model in Peterbilt Motors Co.
Hands on: The Peterbilt medium-duty truck lineup
I’ve never seen anyone beat up a truck as much as Phil Hall. The Peterbilt medium-duty segment manager pounds on the grill, punches the kick plate, stands on the cupholder and slams the door—all to prove a point. The newly unveiled Peterbilt medium-duty lineup is tough, and the new Class 7/8 Model 537 and Model
Three takeaways from the Daimler Trucks AG, Volvo Group cellcentric JV announcement
Make no mistake: The trend of increasingly sustainable truck equipment technology is here to stay, with even more equipment advances coming down the line to meet an array of trucking applications. That was the tone set by the leaders of two global truck manufacturers–Martin Daum, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group launch joint venture fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel cells
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group officially outlined their roadmap for the new hydrogen fuel cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. The companies say cellcentric will build one of Europe’s largest planned series production of fuel-cell systems, with operation planned
SAF-Holland unveils CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension series
During a virtual press conference, SAF-Holland announced the introduction of its CBXA AeroBeam Series of fixed frame suspensions, a lineup of four lighter-weight, top-mount trailer air suspensions. The CBXA AeroBeam Series is a lightweight line of fixed frame air suspensions, and includes 23K, 25K, and 30K pound capacity models. The AeroBeam design features the optimal
