Detroit Virtual Technician received Silver Award from Connected World Conference
Detroit Diesel Corp. announced that Detroit Virtual Technician received the Silver Award in Remote Diagnostics at the 2014 Connected World Conference Awards in Chicago. This award recognizes products that have successfully leveraged M2M technology and connected devices to solve critical issues, with quantifiable results. Developed in collaboration with Zonar, Virtual Technician features propriety technology that reduces
PIT introduces technology certification program
FPInnovations’ Performance Innovation Transport (PIT) group, a not-for-profit engineering and research group for the North American trucking industry, announced PIT Power at its first annual Emerging Technologies Conference. “With a long history of research activities in the forest industry’s transport sector, FPInnovations is proud to be working with the multi-national transport fleets in their efforts
FMCSA Compliance Manual from J.J. Keller
J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. released the FMCSA Compliance Manual — a manual that helps fleet managers and owner-operators understand and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMSRs). J.J. Keller re-launched the Fleet Safety Compliance Manual with a redesigned and reorganized format as the FMCSA Compliance Manual. “With the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) enforcement
Council confers first certified VMRS Specialist credentials
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is proud to announce its first group of Certified VMRS Specialists. These individuals have demonstrated their knowledge in the use of the Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS). VMRS is the industry standard coding convention for tracking equipment and maintenance information. The following is the first group of Certified VMRS
Quartix vehicle tracking launches its new offering in the USA
Vehicle tracking supplier Quartix is launching its 12-month direct rental offer in the United States. The internet-based tracking system is entirely designed by Quartix and is accessible from any web-enabled device, including computers, tablets and smartphones. According to the company, it is known for its ease of use and offers a wide range of features including
NTEA Executive Leadership Summit announced
This fall, the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, will host its inaugural Executive Leadership Summit. The annual Executive Summit will provide leaders within the work truck industry the unique opportunity to listen to and engage with experts to help them prepare for the future. The 2014 Executive Summit will take place Oct. 14-15,
Love’s Travel Stops completes first Fast-Fill CNG station
Love’s Travel Stops Fast-Fill compressed natural gas (CNG) is now available for heavy-duty trucks at its travel stop in Willis, Texas, located on Interstate 45, Exit 95, thus opening its first Texas Triangle location. It’s the first of ten stations to open in this phase of the company’s plan to offer Love’s Fast-Fill CNG at
Rush Enterprises Inc. reports 2013 financial results
Rush Enterprises Inc. reported record annual revenues of $3.4 billion compared to $3.1 billion in 2012 and net income of $49.2 million, or $1.22 per diluted share. In 2013, the company recognized a pre-tax charge of $10.8 million in its selling, general and administrative expense related to the Retirement and Transition Agreement with W. Marvin
WABCO acquires Transics International
WABCO Holdings Inc. announced that it has acquired Transics International NV, a fleet management solution headquartered in Ypres, Belgium. WABCO has completed the acquisition of 96.84 % of Transics International shares by acquiring holding company Tavares NV in a cash transaction. The purchase price was EUR 111.1 million, which included the acquisition of EUR 15.3 million
SmartDrive Systems selected by Goggin Warehousing
SmartDrive Systems announced that Goggin Warehousing has equipped its entire fleet with SmartDrive. The company is using the system to help sharpen defensive driving skills and to create a protective environment for its drivers. “We chose SmartDrive after an initial deployment in some selected locations,” said Keith Bellenfant, president of Goggin Warehousing, a Shelbyville, Tenn.-based
Odyssey Battery expands social media presence
Odyssey Battery by EnerSys has expanded its social media presence with the launch of an Instagram page, effective Feb. 1, 2014. Instagram provides an additional platform for Odyssey battery by EnerSys to connect with customers and fans by sharing photos pertaining to Odyssey battery sponsorships, special events, new product updates and more. To connect or follow Odyssey battery
Integrated solutions for fuel purchasing can help lower costs
What an interesting time for motor carriers. New or rising costs for trucks and drivers, regulatory requirements and safety mandates are all ongoing challenges. And let’s not forget fuel. This might be a good time to review the costs associated with fuel. Costs, plural? Yes, the direct cost of fuel that actually is burned is