Link Manufacturing introduces Road-Optimized Intelligence Cabmate Suspension
Link Manufacturing has introduced the Road-Optimized Intelligence (ROI) Cabmate Suspension, which the company says focuses on mitigating the mechanical forces that act on the cab and its contents as a whole. The system’s electronic control unit (ECU) interprets a constant stream of information from accelerometers and position sensors on the cab, and determines the optimum
Continental’s ContiPressureCheck TPMS integrates with Truck-Lite Co.’s Road Ready trailer telematics
Continental has integrated the ContiPressureCheck tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with the Road Ready trailer telematics system from Truck-Lite Co., the companies announced. Road Ready’s SmartBridge Integrator now broadcasts data from Continental’s ContiPressureCheck TPMS to the cloud, where it can be seen on the Road Ready user interface. This allows integration of tire pressure and temperature
Kinedyne expands Grip Link tire chain lineup for off-road use
Kinedyne LLC has introduced the two newest members of its Grip Link tire chain family: The new 7- and 8-mm heavy-duty stud tire chains designed exclusively for off-road use. Grip Link Brand Tire Chains already come in 7-mm steel wire v-bar and 7-mm steel wire square link designs for highway use. The new 7- and
Watch: FE’s Update from the Road – Fall 2018
Live from the road, it’s Fleet Equipment! Our editors are constantly traveling to see the latest in trucking. Here are some of the highlights from the fall, including new trucks from International and Kenworth, and updates from DTNA’s president and CEO. Watch the video above for more, and click here to see past episodes of
Continental announces Apple OS compatibility for VDO RoadLog ELD
Continental has announced that its VDO RoadLog Office Solo Electronic Logging Device (ELD) software is now compatible with Apple computers and laptops. VDO RoadLog Solo customers can now perform USB key synchronization on modern Apple computers and laptops having macOS Sierra (version 10.12 or higher), Apple Computer’s Mac OS X operating system for Macintosh desktop, laptop,
VDO RoadLog ELDs are now fully compliant with Transport Canada regulations
Continental, manufacturer of VDO RoadLog ELD, has announced that the latest versions of the company’s VDO RoadLog ELD and RoadLog Office fleet management and reporting software are fully compliant with Transport Canada Regulations for HOS (Hours Of Service) tracking and reporting. The latest release of RoadLog ELD software provides all of the features required by
Stepping stones: Bendix travels further down the road toward the automated future
When we talk about automated vehicles, there’s a temptation to place the conversation far off in the future, but it’s worth remembering that the bones of the automated future are already on the road in today’s trucks. Fred Andersky, director of customer solutions for the controls group with Bendix, describes today’s advanced safety systems as
Cooper Tire adds new sizes to Roadmaster RM272 tire line
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added three new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, which is made for drop deck and spread axle trailers. The tire is now available in sizes 295/75R22.5 LR H, 11R22.5 LR H and 11R24.5 LR H. According to Cooper Tire, the RM272 features a premium, high-scrub tread compound
Rand McNally releases new Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas line
Rand McNally has released the new annual edition of its Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for professional drivers across North America. The atlas provides guidance on truck-accessible roads, state trucking regulations and cross-country tolling information. “The Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas continues to be an indispensable tool for professional drivers,” said Stephen Fletcher, chief executive officer of
Volvo gives new VNL 760 to America’s Road Team
Volvo Trucks North America presented a new Volvo VNL 760 to representatives of the America’s Road Team at the recent Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Newport, Rhode Island. The America’s Road Team program is a national public outreach effort led by expert professional truck drivers who have logged millions of accident-free miles. The ATA created
