June heavy-duty orders up, medium-duty orders down
ACT Research reported that Class 8 orders in June surprised on the high side after a solid May. Total net orders were 26,729 units. Classes 5-7 net orders declined for the second consecutive month, coming in at 15,055 units. “Since the summer usually sees a lull in order placement, having Class 8 net orders approach
Fleet Advantage expands management team
Fleet Advantage has named Katerina Jones its marketing manager. Jones will be responsible for managing all internal and external communications activities, as well as the development and execution of the annual marketing plan to support the firm’s values. According to the company, Jones brings a diverse set of marketing skills to Fleet Advantage, specifically, a
DTNA breaks ground at new headquarters site in Portland
Daimler Trucks North America broke ground at the site of its new headquarters building on Swan Island in Portland, Ore., on Friday, July 18. New construction will begin immediately on the new headquarters building. Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and City of Portland Mayor Charlie Hales were on hand to join the celebration. “With our roots
Peterbilt anniversary event to feature up to 400 show trucks
Peterbilt Motors Co. expects thousands of Peterbilt owners, enthusiasts and current and former employees to gather on Oct. 25 at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton, Calif., for a special event celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peterbilt. The 75th Anniversary Peterbilt Truck Show is anticipated to feature up to 400 show trucks representing milestone
Webb Wheel OEM explains wheel end installation procedures
Webb Wheel‘s OEM business unit published its Q2 newsletter containing information about the proper wheel end installation procedures for mounting outboard brake drums onto piloted hubs. According to Webb, correct installation procedures need to be followed to avoid damage to both the drum and hub. To prevent damage to both the drum and the hub, Webb
ORBCOMM wins Evolution Asset Tracking Award
ORBCOMM Inc.‘s GT 1100 solution has won a 2014 M2M Evolution Asset Tracking Award from M2M Evolution Magazine. The award honors excellence in innovation utilizing M2M technologies to automate the asset tracking functions to increase efficiencies, reduce theft or optimize utilization of the asset. ORBCOMM’s GT 1100 device features a one-inch height profile, is sensor-compatible
Omnitracs appoints chief technology officer
Omnitracs appointed Dan Speicher as chief technology officer. The company noted that Speicher holds more than 25 years of experience in managing information systems and leading infrastructure development and integration through mergers and acquisitions. Speicher will be responsible for providing a consolidated product vision and development strategy across all Omnitracs business units. Speicher comes to
TMW Systems appoints vice president of operations
Rod Strata, a veteran of more than 30 years in the transportation, supply chain and enterprise software industries, has joined TMW Systems as executive vice president of operations. Strata, who most recently was chief operating officer for the North American retail business of enterprise software provider SAP, will oversee development, professional service and support for
Stemco launches redesigned Stemco University online training website
Stemco announced the launch of a redesigned, redeveloped website and a LinkedIn page. The redesigned Stemco website features increased functionality and interactivity and consolidates the various Stemco brands under one site to better promote its message of safety and quality. These brands include Stemco wheel end products, Stemco suspension products, Stemco brake products, Stemco Intelligent
Ryder recognized for sixth consecutive year
Ryder System Inc., for the sixth consecutive year, has been named by Inbound Logistics editors a Green Supply Chain Partner for the magazine’s annual “Green 75” issue. “This latest recognition reinforces Ryder’s ongoing commitment to assist companies that seek alternatives to reduce fuel costs, carbon output and meet their environmental objectives,” said John Williford, president
Communicate the benefits of telematics to your drivers
Verizon Networkfleet reports that installing a fleet management system represents a major change for most organizations, and employees often have concerns about how it will impact their jobs. In particular, drivers may wonder how tracking of their vehicles will affect their day-to-day work, and they may also feel that it’s an invasion of their privacy.
U.S. Legal Services Channel added to Vigillo’s Athena
Vigillo LLC, creators of Athena, a big data platform, announced that it has partnered with U.S. Legal Services Inc. to add a new premium data channel to Athena. The new data channel will allow carriers to see judicial outcomes of driver citations. This Athena data channel will show when adjudicated CSA violations will be removed