Continental invests a majority stake in Zonar
Continental has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in fleet management technology provider Zonar. The contract has been signed but remains subject to final approval of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Justice. Zonar, headquartered in Seattle, Wash., employs a staff of more than 300. With the investment in Zonar by Continental, the
Tumbling down the truck data rabbit hole: The realities, possibilities and dangers of trucking’s datafication
Let me tell you why you’re here. You’re here because you know something. You see how data and telematics technology is re-shaping the trucking industry. ECU info streams off of your trucks as they roll productively down the road, as does the location data from your smartphone as you drive into the office and take
Volvo Trucks introduces Active Driver Assist collision mitigation system
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced Volvo Active Driver Assist, a collision mitigation system that combines both radar and camera capabilities to provide emergency braking and help drivers maintain a safe following distance through alerts and interventions. Volvo Active Driver Assist is always active, providing stationary object detection with stationary vehicle braking, which sends audible and
Lytx announces enhancements to DriveCam system
Lytx has unveiled new enhancements to its DriveCam video telematics safety program that will streamline workflow, capture even more unsafe driving behaviors, and make fleet tracking easier for fleet managers on the go, the company said. The DriveCam exception-based video safety program combines video capture of road incidents such as hard braking or sudden swerving, data analysis
Zonar introduces Connect, an ELD-ready tablet
Zonar has introduced Connect, a rugged ELD-ready tablet for fleets which, according to Zonar, delivers management tools for commercial vehicle operations including compliance, safety and efficiency monitoring. According to Zonar, Connect is always connected whether it is docked or undocked representing a significant milestone in smart fleet management. For example, a driver can submit a completed EVIR inspection back to
International introduces its LT Series trucks
International Truck has launched its new line of Class 8 over-the-road trucks, the LT Series. According to International, the company made the needs and preferences of drivers a priority in developing this truck. The LT Series will be offered in multiple configurations, including day cab, 56-in. low roof sleeper, 56-in. high-rise sleeper, 73-in. high-rise sleeper and
PACCAR makes enhancements to MX engines for 2017
PACCAR has announced power, torque and fuel efficiency enhancements to its MX-13 and MX-11 engines for 2017. PACCAR increased the MX-13 engine’s output to 510 HP and 1,850 lb./ft. of torque and increased the MX-11 engine’s output to 430 HP and 1,650 lb./ft. of torque. The enhanced PACCAR MX-11 engine also adds a new 335 HP and 1,150
PACCAR introduces proprietary tandem axle for Kenworth, Peterbilt
PACCAR has announced the launch of a new proprietary tandem axle. The new PACCAR axle is designed to improve the operating efficiency for linehaul, regional haul and pick-up and delivery customers. The new axle is rated at 40,000 lbs., supporting a gross combination weight of 80,000 lbs. Kenworth and Peterbilt will begin offering the axle to
Maxion Wheels unveils smart truck wheel safety technology
Maxion Wheels has unveiled its new MaxSmart commercial vehicle connected wheel safety technology. According to the company, MaxSmart combines Maxion’s steel truck wheels with sensor technology to capture and communicate a broad range of wheel and tire data to both driver and fleet. “Driver and road safety is one of our industry’s biggest issues. By collecting
WABCO unveils technology to protect pedestrians, cyclists in city traffic
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced its OnCity Urban Turning Assist system, a new technology aimed at helping protect pedestrians and cyclists in city traffic. OnCity, a single-sensor solution invented by WABCO, is the commercial vehicle industry’s first collision avoidance system that uses LiDAR technology for the purpose of object detection, the company said. Engineered for trucks,
