Mack Defense receives more truck orders for the U.S. Army Heavy Dump Truck Program
Mack Defense announced that the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve have ordered an additional 144 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The additional vehicles, based on the commercially available Mack Granite model, are part of the previously announced firm-fixed price $296 million contract to be fulfilled over seven years that the Army awarded Mack
Preventing unintended consequences from routine service on ADAS-equipped commercial vehicles
Technology can be a wonderful thing–when it works. When it doesn’t, that same wondrous technology can lead to unintended consequences, including complete mechanical failure. Having a deeper level of understanding how the pieces work together can help us navigate more effectively around all those devices to deliver the benefits we had hoped to achieve. The
Isuzu Commercial Truck announces contest winners
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, distributor of low cab forward trucks, has announced the winners of its 2022 National Sales Walkaround, National Service Walkaround, National Parts Salesperson Product Presentation and North America I-1 Grand Prix Technical competitions. The finals of all four contests took place at Isuzu’s Center of Excellence in Pittston, Penn., between August
ATEQ TPMS Tools introduce new commercial truck tool
ATEQ TPMS Tools recently announced the addition of the VT Truck 2.0 to the ATEQ TPMS tool lineup following the success of the VT Truck tool. As commercial truck TPMS legislation becomes more prevalent across North America and Europe, a modern and adaptable device is needed to keep up with the fast-paced environment. The ATEQ VT
Lytx launches DVIR service to improve safety programs, increase efficiency
Lytx Inc. has released a new Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) service for fleets. DVIR solutions are an important component for any maintenance program and can identify existing (and potential) issues with a vehicle. Required documentation for commercial vehicles is also needed to meet government DVIR mandates. For vehicles that do not fall under the mandate,
Enriched data programs will improve trucking fleet operations
Truck drivers and fleets are no strangers to the sense of urgency that comes with the demand of completing deliveries in a timely manner. The strain on the supply chain stemming from the continued driver shortage, as well as the notable increase in consumer demand (a byproduct of the buying medium of choice shifting to
Arnold Motor Supply joins the Auto Value Truck Parts program
Arnold Motor Supply officially joins the Auto Value Truck Parts program under the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.’s Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty program. “The folks at Arnold Motor Supply and The Merrill Company, under the leadership of Eric Johnson, havebeen an exemplary member of the Auto Value brand for some time,” said John Washbish, president
Volvo Group pledges to ‘Drive to Zero’ program
CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign welcomes the Volvo Group as its newest pledge partner. By signing the Drive to Zero pledge, the Volvo Group joins Drive to Zero’s current network of 130+ manufacturers, fleets, governments, infrastructure providers and other market leaders committed to accelerating zero-emission commercial vehicles. Pledge partners agree to work strategically and
Sensata Technologies meets commercial vehicle regulations
Sensata Technologies announced its Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) have been selected by multiple commercial tractor and trailer manufacturers to meet new and emerging vehicle standards and regulations worldwide. Specifically designed for the commercial vehicle market, Sensata’s TPMS solution is a complete system consisting of wireless sensors, receivers and an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that communicates with the vehicle over
Torc Robotics expands to Austin location to drive toward commercialize self-driving trucks
Torc Robotics will open its third U.S. location in Austin, Texas, in early 2022. The approximately 21,000-square-foot office will complement the self-driving truck firm’s Blacksburg, Virginia, headquarters and its Albuquerque, New Mexico, test center. The expansion coincides with the recent two-year anniversary of Torc joining the Daimler Truck family as an independent subsidiary. In addition
