Innovative Products of America introduces the SMART MUTT X for five trailer-type connections
Innovative Products of America (IPA) recently announced the launch of the #4105 SMART MUTT X series for testing five of the most common trailer types with one unit. Model #4105 supersedes IPA’s #9004A SMART MUTT with new features and capabilities. New features include: a larger processor for future expandability, seven-way round and seven-way flat connections and a 12-button
Rand McNally’s video telematics now running on its new vehicle platform
Rand McNally announced that its Rand Video Telematics (RVT) solution is now available on the company’s newly released Rand Platform. This advancement comes just three months after the company launched its camera, and two months after the acquisition of an Australian vehicle platform and company. In addition to the benefits of signing into one platform and ability
Dana, Lion Electric Co. announce long-term agreement for electrified systems
Dana Incorporated recently announced that it has confirmed its strategic supply relationship with current OEM partner Lion Electric Co. to support its line-up of electric buses as well as medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The strategic relationship covers the supply of the electrical drive systems, including electric motors, inverters, and controllers, as well as axles and
Velociti doubles warehouse size to keep up with the growth, supply chain strategies
Velociti Inc. announced that, due to rapidly increasing technology adoption, strong demand for its VeloCare technology health monitoring and repair service and concerns over supply chain constraints, it has moved warehouse operations to a new 65,000-square-foot facility doubling its current warehousing space. Introduced in 2013, Velociti’s unique VeloCare Program combines Technology Health Monitoring, Field Repair Services,
Amerit Fleet Solutions to provide maintenance, repair services to support Nikola truck pilot
Amerit Fleet Solutions recently announced that they have entered into an agreement with Nikola Corp. to provide warranty and demand repair programs to Nikola customers across the country. Under the terms of the agreement, Amerit will provide maintenance and repair programs to support Nikola customers whose operations are outside Nikola’s dealer network. The program will
QCD, Scale Microgrid Solutions and Incharge Energy collaborate on fleet electrification project
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a division of Golden State Foods, has partnered with Scale Microgrid Solutions and InCharge Energy to electrify its Southern California fleet based in La Puente. This $20 million electrification project, which includes the purchase of 30 zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks, 16 chargers and a renewable energy microgrid to power
Western Products launches new & improved website
Western Products has recently announced the launch of its new and improved website featuring a better foundation, a more user-friendly layout and enhanced navigation. Specific upgrades to the new WESTERN site include: A better foundation with fixed technical issues, improved load times for faster page speed and enhanced ADA compliance. A restructured homepage that includes a
Kenworth inaugural truck parade makes it debut in Chillicothe, Ohio
Hosted in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, the Kenworth Class 8 truck assembly plant recently held its inaugural truck parade featuring more than 50 Class 8 Kenworth trucks, including models built in 1967. The mix of new, classic and customized trucks were showcased by drivers from 28 states and Canada for the 2022 Kenworth Truck Parade. The
Volvo LIGHTS Lessons Learned Guidebook shares key EV learnings
Volvo Group North America has published a Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy-Transport Solutions) Lessons Learned Guidebook to commemorate the end of its three-year project, which began in 2019 and concludes in early Fall 2022. The 22-page guidebook, Bringing Battery-Electric Freight Trucks to Market: From Demonstration to Commercialization, documents key insights gained as the project
Multi Service Fuel Card announces integration with Ditat
Multi Service Fuel Card recently announced an integration with Ditat, a transportation management systems (TMS) platform. The Ditat integration provides Multi Service Fuel Card customers a more streamlined workflow. With this integration, Multi Service Fuel Card customers using the Ditat TMS can now manage their fuel directly within Ditat’s TMS system. Carriers’ transaction data can
HDA Truck Pride announces leadership expansion
HDA Truck Pride is a sales and marketing organization focused on supporting the heavy-duty independent aftermarket to buy better, operate more efficiently and grow. HDA Truck Pride has recently announced the expansion of its leadership team. Ron Fleischhacker, Business Development Manager. With over 35 years in the aftermarket industry and having spent over twelve of
Five truck trend takeaways from June
Let’s play a quick guessing game – I’ll give you a few facts and you try to guess what holiday I’m talking about. Okay, go! An estimated 150 million hot dogs are consumed on this day Over 40% of people celebrate with the use of fireworks The first celebration of this holiday was in 1776
