Continental offers VDO RoadLog Office Solo fleet management tool
Continental offers VDO RoadLog Office Solo, an online tool for fleet management and compliance reporting that provides complete FMCSA compliance with no monthly fees. VDO RoadLog Office Solo provides ELD mandate compliance, automated log auditing, IRP/IFTA calculations and log reporting. Log violations reports can be generated and printed, and mapping shows where and when vehicles
Western Star 5700XE on-highway, XD off-road trucks test drive
From sun-baked asphalt to dirt-caked job sites, Western Star trucks seek out tough jobs and tackle them with gusto. On-highway that means producing a premium reward truck to retain drivers with the 5700XE. In vocational segments, it’s all about crafting a durable, dependable tool to take on the task with the XD off-road lineup. After
EROAD introduces Electronic IRP solution
EROAD has announced a new electronic registration management solution for International Registration Plan (IRP) recordkeeping, data capture and management processes. “Our new Electronic IRP simplifies the IRP recordkeeping and application process for carriers,” said Gail Levario, vice president of strategy and market development at EROAD. “This solution captures, records and manages information in one place, eliminating the
PeopleNet introduces myRoads weather alerting solution
PeopleNet has introduced myRoads, a weather alerting solution that provides drivers with information on current and forecasted road and weather conditions along their route. With myRoads, fleets can access data related to current radar, temperature, precipitation and wind speed to determine if a vehicle is in or near inclement weather that could impact driver safety
VDO RoadLog certified to meet FMCSA ELD mandate compliance requirements
Continental’s VDO RoadLog ELD and VDO RoadLog ELD Plus electronic logging devices have been certified to meet compliance requirements for the FMCSA ELD Mandate and is listed on the FMCSA list of ”Registered ELDs.” VDO RoadLog ELDs are certified to meet the technical specifications set forth in the ELD rule (49 CFR 395, Subpart B).
‘Run on Less’ roadshow to showcase truck fuel efficiency advancements
Shell, PepsiCo, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), and Carbon War Room (CWR) have announced Run on Less, a cross-country roadshow to showcase advancements in fuel efficiency that will take place in September. Run on Less will demonstrate how Class 8 trucks can use different technologies to achieve the best fuel economy possible. The
Troy Financial Solutions joins EROAD partner network
EROAD, a provider of fleet management, electronic tax reporting and ELD compliance solutions, announced that Troy Financial Solutions LLC, has joined its partner network. “The simplified compliance that EROAD provides with its in-vehicle technology and automated solutions gives our clients confidence that they always have the latest updates and features,” said D. Troy Lillicrap, president
Cooper Tire adds new long-haul Roadmaster tire
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added to its Roadmaster commercial truck tire line with the introduction of the RM852(EM), a long-haul drive tire that is SmartWay verified. The RM852(EM) has a unique tread compound and 30/32nds of tread to provide long lasting mileage and features a solid shoulder design to offer improved traction in challenging
FleetComplete acquires BigRoad
Fleet Complete has announced the acquisition of BigRoad, a provider of hours-of-service (HOS) and regulatory compliance solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BigRoad was founded to address the new HOS regulations imposed on the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry. The company’s mobile HOS application, BigRoad Mobile App, is the most downloaded HOS app
EROAD launches its ELD solution
EROAD has announced the commercial availability of its Electronic Logging Device (ELD). EROAD becomes the first provider to register an in-vehicle ELD with the FMCSA. “Our 17 years of experience in trucking technology and management solutions led to the design and development of what will currently be the only FMCSA-registered provider to offer permanent in-cab hardware