Sensata Technologies releases tire mounted sensor
Sensata Technologies has developed a new tire mounted sensor for vehicle and tire OEMs to deliver enhanced safety, performance, and data insights. Sensata’s tire mounted sensor is the next step in the evolution of tire sensing, leveraging tires as the single point of contact with the road to deliver new insights, beyond just pressure and temperature. Sensata’s
NACFE releases 2022 Fleet Fuel Study, new benchmarking tool
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) recently released its 2022 Fleet Fuel Study. A deep dive that analyzes the adoption of fuel-efficient technologies among major North American fleets. After a three-year, COVID-related pause from 2019-2021, NACFE is eager to share its findings in this report, investigating the adoption of various products and practices
Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America names new SVP of legal and compliance, general counsel
The Volvo Group recently announced that effective January 1, 2023, Greg Higgins has been named Senior Vice President – Legal & Compliance, General Counsel, and Secretary for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks. Higgins joined the company in 2012 and has served since 2015 as senior counsel. Before joining the Volvo Group, Higgins spent
Haul out the jolly! A Kenworth Capitol Christmas
Move over Santa, there’s a new sleigh in town. You can keep your 12 reindeer, this massive delivery is being hauled by an 18-wheeler, more specifically, the Kenworth T680. Hardy Brothers Trucking was selected to be the official carrier of the 2022 Capitol Christmas tree. Representing the company was the husband-and-wife driver team Ed Kingdom
Net trailer orders surged in October to 44,000 units
FTR reports that U.S. trailer net orders surged in October to 44,000, rising 91% from the previous month. Orders were 161% higher than in October 2021. Backlog levels jumped 13% on the increased orders after a downward trend for most of the year. October build rates were down 9% from September but were up 3%
Phillips Industries OEM division receives Hyundai Translead 2022 Excellence in Quality Award
Phillips Industries OEM division has been recognized by Hyundai Translead with its Excellence in Quality Award for 2022. Thirteen suppliers were recognized by Hyundai Translead for their commitment and effort in support of Hyundai customers at its annual Supplier Summit on Nov. 3 at The Lodge Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA. Phillips Industries was one
Thermo King transitioning refrigerant that will emit less CO2
Thermo King, a transport refrigeration brand of Trane Technologies, announced it will transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units. This will reduce the carbon footprint of refrigerants used by its customers’ long-haul, middle-mile and last-mile delivery fleets by nearly 50% or approximately 650,000 metric tons
Fleet management system market to garner $64.9 billion by 2031
As per the report published by Allied Market Research, the global fleet and transportation management system for transportation and logistics market was accounted for at $24.9 billion in 2021, and is expected to reach $64.9 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2022 to 2031. The report is an essential and helpful source of
Picking up the trucking pace: An industry update
According to some of the latest numbers from ACT Research, there are some positive and negative factors equally impacting the overall freight outlook. Let’s start with the not so great points presented through their research: None of these points probably came as a shock to you. Talk about industry-wide shortages and inflation has been consistent
VIPAR Heavy Duty welcomes Battery One as newest stockholder
Battery One has become the newest stockholder to join the VIPAR Heavy Duty network. Based in Hagerstown, Maryland, with locations throughout the state and one in Pennsylvania, Battery One provides battery installation, custom cables, a full line of heavy-duty engine filters and industrial power to its customers across many industries including automotive, industrial, marine, agricultural and more. Battery One, Inc.
Volvo delivers electric trucks with fossil-free steel to customers
Volvo has begun using fossil-free steel in its trucks. The first electric trucks with fossil-free steel are now being delivered to customers. In September this year, Volvo Trucks started series production of heavy-duty electric, 44-ton trucks, as the first global truck manufacturer to achieve this. Some of the electric trucks will also be the first
Old World Industries launches Final Charge Pro-Series with heavy-duty coolant technology
Old World Industries, the manufacturer of Final Charge Heavy Duty Antifreeze/Coolant, has announced the launch of new Final Charge Pro-Series with an advanced and proprietary technology engineered to deliver the highest level of performance for today’s heavy-duty engines. Its stabilized Phosphate enhanced Organic Acid Technology (POAT) corrosion inhibitors provide fast-acting, long-lasting protection to all cooling
