Fleets leverage IT to streamline the business process
In today’s regulatory and economic climate, it is becoming imperative for refrigerated transportation assets to be monitored and controlled in real time, according to Craig Montgomery, senior vice president of marketing for ORBCOMM Inc. As a result, fleets are increasingly embracing telematics technology. As an example, Montgomery cites a recent contract signed by ORBCOMM’s StarTrak division
Great Dane welcomes new dealership in Montreal
Great Dane is pleased to announce the addition of Great Dane of Montreal to its Canadian distribution network. “I’m very happy to announce the opening of our newest dealer location in Canada,” said Chris Hammond, vice president of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane. “Great Dane of Montreal is the trailer sales division of
Putting heavy-duty truck aerodynamics to the test
In the fight for fuel efficiency, fleet managers are assaulted with a litany of efficiency products that claim to reduce fuel usage. The aerodynamic product category is starting to come into its own, where the impact has shifted the question from “Do these products work?” to “How do these products work for my fleet?” There
Carrier Transicold releases TRU-Tech, TRU-View software
Custom configuration of transport refrigeration unit (TRU) settings and operations analysis is now easier with Carrier Transicold’s new TRU-Tech and TRU-View computer applications. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Building & Industrial
Heart and soul service pays dividends
“We don’t just fix trucks. We make certain our customers can move their freight as they promised.” That’s the wisdom and leadership of Brett Graham, chief executive officer of Graham Center, an International Truck dealer with locations in Sherman and Paris, Texas, and a recent recipient of Baylor University’s 2013 Small Business of the Year.
HOLLAND offers landing gear lifetime warranty
SAF-HOLLAND has announced that it will provide a lifetime warranty on its HOLLAND Atlas 55, Atlas 65 and Mark V landing gear models. The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for as long as a customer owns the trailer and is part of the manufacturer’s 10-year NoLube landing gear option that eliminates the need
SAF-HOLLAND offers landing gear lifetime warranty
SAF-HOLLAND, manufacturer of suspensions, fifth wheels and landing gear, announced that it will be offering a Lifetime Warranty on its HOLLAND Atlas 55, Atlas 65 and Mark V landing gear. The Lifetime Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for as long as a customer owns the trailer, and is part of the 10-Year NoLube
ACT Research: Trailer Order Activity Solid
The robust 43% month-over-month gain in net orders in October was followed by November’s less vigorous 3% month-over-month improvement. Strength was concentrated in dry vans, flats and liquid tanks. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. “On a year-over-year basis, total net orders
Preparing for 2014 by looking back at 2013
Anyone who has been in the trucking industry for a number of years knows that it is a cyclical business affected by the national economy, federal mandates and changes in technology. Sometimes, when we know that federal laws will add layers (translated: changes that add cost) to fleet businesses, we are better able to guess
KLLM is focused on technology as a path to a competitive advantage
For KLLM Transport Services, one of the more highly recognized temperature-controlled carriers in the United States, using technology to gain cost and competitive advantages has helped paved the road to success for many years. Recently, however, that need grew significantly, if not in scope then most certainly in size. In mid summer of this year,
