WattEV, Port of Long Beach plan electric truck charging station
WattEV and the Port of Long Beach announced plans for WattEV to build a charging plaza for heavy-duty electric trucks inside the port complex. Salim Youssefzadeh, chief executive officer of WattEV, alongside Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero, announced the project during the annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo industry conference at the Long Beach Convention
HDA Truck Pride strengthens its technology leadership
HDA Truck Pride has announced the appointment of Laura Hewitt as Vice President of Information Technology. Leveraging her 25+ year of experience in the data and technology fields, Laura will lead the strategic planning, development, operations, and support for the organization. Throughout her career, Laura has been instrumental in the successful delivery of legacy system
FleetPride announces 2021 supplier awards
FleetPride has announced the winners of its 2021 supplier awards. These companies have each been recognized for their outstanding support and partnership with FleetPride over the last year. Ten suppliers received awards for their contributions, collaboration, and focus on supporting the FleetPride customer: • The Long Haul Award: Presented to MAT Holdings for their consistent
Bendix streamlines processes at B2Bendix.com
With new capabilities added to its e-commerce platform–B2Bendix.com–Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) provides even more online tools to help meet specialized needs within the commercial vehicle aftermarket. The latest round of updates streamlines parts availability checks, as well as allows for a single sign-on for customers when returning Cores. B2Bendix.com features high-resolution, 360-degree views
The reinvention of truck collision prevention
It doesn’t take too much to distract us from a task at hand. A loud sound, brightly colored billboard, or text notification can be all it takes to grab a driver’s attention. In fact, distracted driving is the number one cause of automotive collisions. Of course, even professional truck drivers, who strive for accident-free operation,
DispatchTrack, Samsara partner to ensure right-time deliveries
DispatchTrack has announced a new partnership and integration with Samsara. The combined solution enhances delivery operations, provides real-time delivery data, and helps ensure that joint customers always deliver on time, the companies noted in a press release. With the new integration, DispatchTrack’s AI-powered routing algorithm seamlessly connects with Samsara’s suite of telematics capabilities. The joint solution
TE Connectivity launches hybrid inline connector solution
TE Connectivity has launched a Generation Y 68P sealed hybrid inline connector that enables ease of manufacturing for OEMs, reduces the number of connections, simplifies supply chain complexity and reduces cost, the company stated in a press release. The new Generation Y 68P is an all-in-one solution that combines signal, power and data connectivity into one
Truckstop Go mobile app aims to help carriers mobilize their business
Truckstop Go, a next-generation mobile app from Truckstop.com, find loads in real time, book loads instantly, locate competitive rates and get paid quickly, all through a mobile app. New Truckstop Go features will include: Live Loads – get notified in real time when a new load matching search criteria is posted. Book it Now –
International MV Series supports snowplow applications
Navistar announced the recently updated International MV Series has been purpose built to support snowplow applications. The redesigned truck now benefits customers with a chassis configuration specifically focused on plows, improved packaging for easy integration and a multitude of safety features and uptime enhancements. The 14,700-lb. front axle and suspension were designed with the snowplow application in mind. A
Trucker Tools to implement full stack integration with Turvo
Trucker Tools announced that it is implementing a full-stack integration with Turvo, provider of a collaboration application designed for the supply chain. The integration will enable Turvo customers to utilize the full suite of Trucker Tools Smart Capacity broker productivity, truckload capacity planning and execution, visibility and carrier relationship management tools. Turvo offers a modern,
Trucker Path offers transportation management system
Trucker Path has announced COMMAND, a transportation management system designed to both enhance driver relationships and manage operations. The new operations and driver relationship (ODR) platform combines the driver-centric Trucker Path app, currently in use by more than a million drivers, with the operational tools found in commonly used transportation management systems. With driver satisfaction
Hyliion touts recent orders for the Hypertruck ERX
Hyliion has announced that Mone Transport has ordered 20 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots. Based in Laredo, Texas, the door-to-door service provider is an early adopter of green technology, with Hyliion Hybrid diesel solutions already incorporated into its operations. Having seen success with the implementation of Hyliion Hybrid products in
