Navistar recognizes Diamond Supplier Award winners
Navistar Inc. recognized 32 top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award. According to Navistar, this group represents the top two percent of the company’s supply base. “We are delighted to acknowledge our best suppliers with the elite Diamond Supplier Award,” said David McKean, vice president of procurement and logistics with Navistar. “The suppliers earning
Hino makes its first foray into the North American Class 8 market with the XL Series
Hino Trucks has announced the launch of the XL series. The XL7 and XL8 trucks will be the first Class 8 offerings ever from Hino in the U.S. market. Hino acknowledges the challenge of joining the Class 8 fray, with Dominik Beckman, the company’s director of marketing, noting that this is “arguably something no OEM
Mack details GuardDog Connect improvements, expands Mack Over the Air
Mack Trucks has fully launched Mack Over the Air, a remote service that enables customers to update software remotely without disrupting their schedules. Mack originally announced Over the Air in September of 2016, and thus far has made it available to 20 customers and about 3,500 vehicles. Mack says that so far the average time for
Verizon rebrands its telematics offerings as Verizon Connect
Verizon has announced the integration of all of its telematics offerings under one new brand, Verizon Connect. Former brands within Verizon’s connected vehicle portfolio including Verizon Telematics, Fleetmatics and Telogis have all been rebranded as Verizon Connect. Fleets with vehicles that have Verizon Telematics, Telogis and Fleetmatics solutions will now be able to view all
Road Ready system launches integrator, installation app
The Road Ready system by Truck-Lite Co. LLC, maker of heavy-duty lighting, mirror, telematics and visibility systems, unveiled its SmartBridge Integrator (SBI) and installation application during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. Click here to read all the news announced at TMC 2018.
FlowBelow tractor, trailer aerodynamic solutions now available at International, Strick Trailers
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, made two announcements during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. First, FlowBelow stated that its Quick-Release wheel covers and tractor AeroKit system will be offered as optional equipment on all International LT
Run on Less report: ‘10 MPG does happen in the real world’
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released an in-depth report on the Run on Less fuel efficiency roadshow, demonstrating high miles per gallon using currently available technology. The reports provides analysis of key data from the three-week event, from which four key conclusions are drawn: • 10 MPG does happen in the real world;
Stemco partners with Webb Wheel to introduce new pre-adjusted hub assembly
Stemco, an EnPro Industries company and manufacturer of heavy-duty components and solutions for commercial vehicles, introduced the Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. The new wheel end system was developed in partnership with Webb Wheel Products. The Stemco
Michelin introduces aerodynamic trailer solution, new all-weather drive tire
Michelin North America launched a SmartWay-verified aerodynamic trailer solution kit. The Michelin Energy Guard is for use on 53-ft dry-van truck load, refrigerated truck load and other long-haul and super-regional applications. In addition, Michelin Americas Truck Tires is introducing the Michelin X One Line Grip D drive tire for fleets looking to maximize driver confidence
Lippert Components introduces Discovery latex foam mattress
Lippert Components Inc. introduced its latest somnum Sleeper Series mattresses designed to promote optimum comfort and support for commercial truck drivers. The newest somnum mattress is the Discovery, a 10-in. latex foam mattress constructed with a combination core. It pairs a thick polymer, spring base core, with a natural latex upper core. The Indura Spring
