Vigillo announces the DataQs Success Report
Vigillo LLC, creators of data mining software products designed to aggregate, organize and deliver complex fleet safety information, announced the DataQs Success Report. The new offering allows motor carriers to easily identify where their DataQs challenges are likely to have the best chance of success. FMCSA’s DataQs allow carriers to request a review of federal
J. J. Keller and Verizon join forces for e-log solution
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. introduces the J. J. Keller Compliance Tablet powered by Verizon, a solution that, according to the companies, will help ease fleets’ transitions to E-Logs. “This collaboration of the leader in compliance with the leader in communication gives our tablet users an all-inclusive E-Log solution supported by a 4G network,”
Double Coin Tires, CMA announce new distribution center
Double Coin Tires and CMA announced the grand opening of their new west coast distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The new distribution center recently completed its final phase of construction located at the intersection of 8th Street and Vineyard Avenue in the city of Rancho Cucamonga. The center will support the dealer and end
Gabriel expands heavy-duty product, service offerings
The Original Gabriel Ride Control LLC, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty (HD) Fleetline and GasSLX, has expanded its product and service offerings significantly since it began distributing directly to HD customers one year ago. The company has added 44 new truck, trailer and bus SKU’s and 116 new competitive interchanges to its coverage. All
EnerSys becomes official partner of Team Penske
EnerSys and Team Penske announced a multi-year agreement, naming EnerSys as official partner of Team Penske beginning in 2014. EnerSys will also become an integral partner with Team Penske and will have its Odyssey battery brand on the b-post of the No. 22 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NSS) Ford Mustang beginning in Daytona. “To be able
ACT Research: January Heavy-duty preliminary orders up 51% Y/Y
January North American Classes 5-7 net orders are expected at 17,000 units (±5%) and Class 8 net orders are expected at 34,700 units (±5%), when actual data are released mid-month, according to ACT Research, publisher of new and used commercial vehicle industry data, market analysis and forecasting services for the North American market, as well
Timken launches online training program
The Timken Co. announced the launch of Timken Tech Series for Commercial Vehicles, an online training program for professional technicians and distributors. Available at www.timken.com/techseries, the training starts with tapered roller bearings. Courses covering lubricants, driveline center support bearings, seals and other topics will be added periodically. “More than 10,000 technicians, distributors and students have
FLD launches improved fleet management, tracking software
FLD Inc. has announced the launch of its latest version of OnceOVR, an electronic condition reporting smartphone app. The newest version of the app includes specialized inventory management and fleet audit functionality aimed at alleviating the issues faced by fleet managers and strategic sourcing and procurement professionals nationwide. The free, patent-pending app Online Vehicle Remarketing
Fleet Sentiment report shows positive signs
Sixty-two percent of the fleet executives responding to the Q1 2014 Fleet Sentiment survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research in January indicated they planned to place orders for Class 8 trucks in the next three months. Forty-eight percent indicated they planned to place trailer orders. Overall the CKCVR Buying Index, which combines activity and
Omnitracs, Navistar announce Fault Monitoring Optimized by OnCommand Connection
Omnitracs LLC, a provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies, and Navistar Inc., an original equipment manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines, will soon launch Fault Monitoring Optimized by Navistar’s OnCommand Connection. The solution will provide advanced capabilities to shared Omnitracs and Navistar customers, helping them
CMA launches New Double Coin Tires mobile app
Double Coin Tires and CMA, tire manufacturer and marketer, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Double Coin Tires mobile application available for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones. The free Double Coin Tires mobile application uses global positioning system (GPS) offers multiple capabilities including the ability to search for Double Coin dealership locations within
Freightliner Trucks surpasses 15,000 members for Team Run Smart Community
Freightliner Trucks has surpassed 15,000 members for Team Run Smart. Team Run Smart is an open online community, offering a wealth of industry resources and helps owner-operators, company drivers and fleet managers advance in the business of trucking. Launched at the Great American Truck Show (GATS) in 2012, Team Run Smart is accessible through a dedicated
