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Aviation fuel hauler Pinnacle Express is adopting new technology to ensure its fleet operates at the highest efficiency
Integrations and enhancements added for TruckMate, TMWSuite
PeopleNet and TMW Systems announced new integration features for both TruckMate and TMWSuite to make drivers and dispatchers more efficient.
Dana launches reduced weight driveshafts, TPM Concept
The new Spicer Formed Aluminum Tube Driveshaft, designed for SUVs, medium-sized pickups and light commercial vehicles up to Class 6, offers manufacturers a single-piece assembly that delivers reduced weight and increased assembly clearance when compared to a traditional two-piece steel driveshaft.
Mitsubishi Fuso offers new plow kits for Canter FG4X4
New plow kits are available for Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America’s Canter FG4X4 Series medium-duty cabover trucks. The plow kits come complete with blade, permanent mount, articulation hydraulics and dash-mounted or optional handheld controller.
Qualcomm, McLeod announce software integrations
Qualcomm’s In-Cab Navigation application offerings (ALK Technologies’ CoPilot Truck and NaviGo powered by Telogis) are now combined with McLeod’s LoadMaster Dispatch Software. In addition, McLeod extended the capabilities of its LoadMaster LTL enterprise dispatch and operations system, building on Qualcomm’s Driver Workflow application framework.
Volvo sets 2012 Proven road tour schedule
Volvo Truck’s Proven Tour, an interactive customer and dealer road tour showcasing the company’s achievements in fuel efficiency, driver productivity, safety and vehicle uptime, will stop at 27 Volvo Trucks dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada during the next four months.
Qualcomm TT210 offers enhanced trailer management capabilities
The new version of Qualcomm Inc.’s Trailer Tracks 210 includes an embedded solar charging system, using the latest technology to preserve equipment up-time and battery life, and a one-piece hardware configuration that allows for easy installation.
Kenworth offers new dual LNG tank configuration
Kenworth Truck Co. now offers factory-installed, dual liquefied natural gas fuel tanks on Kenworth T800s powered by the 15-liter Westport GX engine. For the T800, the GX engine is available in power ratings from 400 to 475 HP and torque ratings from 1,450 to 1,750 ft.-lb., giving it similar horsepower and torque ratings to its diesel engine counterparts.
SmartWay tractors
SmartWay Transport Partners that purchase or lease SmartWay designated tractors and are in program good standing have the privilege of labeling the exterior of these tractors with the SmartWay mark.
Pros and cons of long-term fuel storage
Financial advantages for fleets’ long-term fuel storage can be outweighed by problems with regulatory compliance and fuel deterioration.