The biggest truck technology stories of 2022
Technology is changing the way all things operate. In the world of heavy-duty trucking operations, fleets are constantly looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. Now, technology is supporting processes that are automated, instantaneous and increasingly available to the trucking industry. With all of the developments, integrations, partnerships and product advancements, looking into technology progression
The biggest truck service stories of 2022
Staying on top of truck maintenance intervals, fleets ensure trucks are in optimal working order and stay on the move. Start 2023 off with valuable service-minded knowledge that can help your fleet to set itself up for success. Takes one to know one If you want to train the next generation of leaders for successful
CV Powertrain initiatives keep rolling against economic slump
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the commercial vehicle (CV) industry continues to invest in new powertrain initiatives and lower carbon emissions from CV fleets despite an unfavorable economic outlook. When asked about the US economic outlook, Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst,
Speedy Freight continues European expansion
Same day courier service Speedy Freight has announced the expansion of its European offering by opening a second branch in mainland Spain. Located in Madrid city center, just minutes away from Atocha Train Station, the branch will be headed up by experienced transport and logistics manager Gabriel Moyano, who is aiming to recruit between six and eight
Fullbay payment process now accepts fleet checks, cards
Fullbay has released an upgrade to its payment processing to now accept fleet checks and fleet cards. With this new product integration, repair shops utilizing Fullbay Payments can now accept and manage fleet checks and fleet cards, along with credit card and ACH transactions, without needing a separate solution. Fullbay Payments accepts credit cards and
Assured Telematics driver safety report coming to trucks with Lytx camera
Assured Telematics says that its driver safety report will be available in early 2023 to all fleets with a factory-installed Lytx dash camera system on select commercial trucks. The driver safety report, which has been custom developed by Assured Telematics, combines a fleet operator’s real-time telematics data from Geotab with the joint customer’s Lytx data to provide efficient insights
CFI associates raise $41k in Truckloads of Treasures campaign
For the 29th consecutive year, associates of CFI have come together to raise funds that will support the critical needs of local charities and community service organizations in cities where CFI employees live and work across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This year, the annual Truckloads of Treasures holiday giving campaign raised $41,000, which pushes
ECIA GIPC publishes China Tariff avoidance, recovery document
The ECIA’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has published a document to update members on best practices as companies in the electronic components industry respond to the shifting political landscape regarding China tariffs. The China Tariff Avoidance and Recovery Process Update document offers an outline of what the GIPC recommends to members about current practices
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ’23 product expo nears capacity
Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) say that the Product Expo is nearly sold out and is expected to reach full capacity for the 2023 event. To date, over 95% of exhibit space has been sold, covering more than 59,000 square feet of exhibit space. The HDAW ‘23 Product Expo will feature hundreds of
Optimal EV, Fontaine Modification repower conventional trucks and buses
Optimal EV and Fontaine Modification Work Truck & EV Solutions introduce a repower solution that seamlessly converts conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks and buses to zero-emissions electric power. The new Optimal EV E1-R is built on the common Optimal Platform Technology and based on the Ford E-450 cutaway chassis. Fontaine will integrate the E1-R into
Autocar integrates Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ into Always Up display
Hexagon Agility, a provider of compressed natural gas (RNG/CNG) systems for commercial vehicles and gas transportation solutions, announced that Autocar has integrated Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ smart gauge into its Always Up display. Hexagon Agility’s Blue iQ smart gauge allows RNG/CNG trucks to have real-time information about the truck’s fuel management system displayed, which calculates
Motive, Progressive Commercial partner on AI safety solution
Motive and Progressive Commercial are offering a 40-50% monthly per vehicle subsidy on the Motive Driver Safety solution that collects data about driver behavior and provides insights into safety risks and ways to address them. Motive has also been named as one of Progressive Commercial’s preferred vendors in its Smart Haul program. Through the Progressive
