MacroPoint integrates with CarrierWeb
MacroPoint, creators of patented freight tracking software designed to give 3rd party visibility into load status, has announced an integration with CarrierWeb, a provider of real-time mobile communications, electronic logging and refrigerated telematics technology for private and for-hire fleets. This integration will provide seamless capabilities for mutual customers of the two companies. “The integration gives our
Transportation electrification: Investing in the future
At the 2015 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), an annual educational conference for fleet representatives from investor-owned electric utilities, electric cooperatives and electrical contractors, fleet electrification was the subject of a presentation by Kellen Shefter, manager of sustainable technology at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), an association representing investor-owned electric companies. Providing highlights of a
Recommendations for complete brake maintenance
In conducting a complete brake job, disassembly can impact the assembly portion of the brake job process, all of which affects overall performance of your brakes. Be sure as you disassemble the brake to carefully inspect every part, checking for unusual wear. Part wear patterns can tell you a lot about the brake and the
Hutchens Industries welcomes new regional manager
Hutchens Industries has hired Michael Johnson as its new Upper Midwest Territory Regional Manager. Johnson comes to the company with 20 years of experience in truck and trailer suspension sales. Johnson will be supporting the area fleets, OEM trailer manufacturers and aftermarket businesses with their Hutchens product needs. He will be responsible for the states of Minnesota, North
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index hits three-year low in May
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) measure for May dropped another 25% to a three-year low of 4.91 due to softer capacity, pricing, and fuel prices. Tight capacity from earlier in the year has eased following the partial suspension of the latest Hours of Service changes. FTR predicts the Trucking Conditions Index will soon move up
GreenRoad welcomes government proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
GreenRoad, prominent provider of Software-as-a-Service driver behavior and fleet performance systems, welcomes Obama administration plans to set new standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The proposed changes are expected to save U.S. fleets as much as $170 billion in fuel between 2021 and 2027, with additional societal benefits bringing
TruckPro acquires Power Train Corp.
TruckPro LLC, a distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer products, has completed the purchase of Power Train Corp. Power Train is a provider of heavy-duty after-market truck parts, fleet maintenance and mobile repair services in the Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky markets. The acquisition provides several growth drivers for the combined business including an expanded retail store
Summer time tire troubles
The summer months of July and August can take a serious toll on your tires. Treadwear is more rapid because of the combination of higher ambient and higher road surface temperatures, and heat has always been a tire’s worst enemy. Maintaining proper tire pressures is always important to maximize treadwear, fuel economy, and retreadability. In
Western Products brings back patriotic lift arm kit
Western Products, manufacturer of Western snow and ice control equipment, have released a limited edition red, white and blue lift arm kit. This especially patriotic lift arm kit is compatible with all Western UltraMount and UltraMount 2 series snowplows. For each lift arm kit, which can be seen above, that the company sells, they will donate
KLLM Transport named Co-carrier of the Year
KLLM Transport Services, a Jackson, Miss.-based temperature-controlled truckload carrier, received the 2014 Co-Carrier of the Year Award from Kraft Foods Group Inc. at the group’s annual Carrier Conference held in Rosemont, Ill. Kraft Foods presented the award to KLLM Chairman Jack Liles. Key criteria for KLLM’s selection included recognition of KLLM’s top management commitment and
