FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index reflects positive environment for truckers in early 2014
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) reading of 8.82 for January reflects a very positive environment for truckers in early 2014, according to the monthly Trucking Update from FTR’s Freight Focus series and reports. FTR expects the index to remain high as regulatory drag keeps capacity tight. The 2.8 point increase in the index from December
Meritor adds features to customer training and support website
Meritor Inc. will launch its redesigned customer training and support website on March 10, 2014, to include improved registration, additional training, course monitoring tools and social media integration for dealers, fleets and garages. The Meritor BullPen offers easy access to product information and training in one central location: More than 1,000 documents including product presentations,
OnStar to team with Telogis to help customers manage their GM fleet vehicles
General Motors announced that it has partnered with Telogis Inc. to provide fleet customers a one-of-a-kind telematics solution that provides actionable data to help control costs, increase safety and enhance fleet operations. Telogis is integrating its location intelligence platform with GM’s OnStar’s proprietary application program interfaces to provide information about vehicles to fleet customers. Through
Prelim heavy- and medium-duty net orders up
February NA Classes 5-7 net orders are expected at 19,600 units (±5%) and Class 8 net orders are expected at 29,200 units (±5%), when actual data are released mid-month. “February’s Class 8 orders were the fifth best since Q2 2006,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “Despite falling 16% from January, February’s net
Bridgestone makes personnel changes in commercial marketing
Bridgestone Americas announced that it’s making personnel changes to its commercial marketing team. Matt Loos has been promoted to director of TBR marketing and Michelle Lane has been promoted to director of OTR marketing. Additionally, Cassandra Kilareski joins the team as senior manager of marketing communications and digital. In a newly created position, Loos will
Decisiv introduces real-time decision support tool
Decisiv Inc. announced its newest application, Vision, a real-time decision support tool for service event management. Demonstrations of Vision will be available at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council 2014 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville. Vision will be available for initial customer deployments later this month. Vision enables users to
The ins and outs of implementing an EOBR solution
Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs), also known as electronic logging devices (ELD), are devices that are commonly used to automate hours-of-service (HOS) record keeping and help fleets maintain equipment to meet the CSA compliance model, reduce violations and improve driver efficiency and safety. Many service providers, including Pedigree Technologies,XRS, PeopleNet, Omnitracs, Rand McNally, Continental Corp., and J.J.Keller & Associates offer these systems. Package
Meritor honors facilities for achievements
Meritor Inc. is presenting facilities in North America and Europe with chairman, gold and silver 2013 Quality Achievement Awards for efforts which increased product and manufacturing quality. “Quality is a top priority for our customers, our company and our employees globally,” said Joe ElBehairy, vice president of engineering, quality and product strategy. “We want to
January heavy-duty used truck average price sets record
The average selling price of total reported used Class 8 trucks set a record in January at just over $44,000, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research. “Pricing for Class 8 used trucks edged up slightly m/m in January, but was meaningfully
Solid quotes lead to healthy January trailer orders
Net orders for trailers in January increased a robust 28% year over year. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT). “Seven of the ten trailer categories had y/y growth in January,” said Frank Maly, director – commercial vehicle (CV) transportation analysis and research
Peterbilt names North American dealer of the year
Peterbilt Motors Co. named Jackson Group Peterbilt – Salt Lake City its 2013 North American Dealer of the Year for its high levels of customer satisfaction and exceptional growth in heavy- and medium-duty truck sales, financing, leasing and parts sales. The dealership’s outstanding performance is even more impressive, the company said, as it moved into a brand
Velociti adds technology support and maintenance services
Velociti Inc. is expanding its technology deployment services to now include post installation support and maintenance service of aftermarket transportation technologies. Velociti is extending its resources to support customers, and allow fleet maintenance departments to concentrate on the day-to-day service and repair needs of vehicles in their shops. The offering from Velociti streamlines the management
