Pitstop announces Series A round of funding
Pitstop, an automotive predictive maintenance platform, recently announced a Series A round of funding led by Sensata Technologies, with participation from existing investors Ripple Ventures and Hike Ventures. The company says Pitstop will use the funds to expand market reach, enhance product features and build additional prediction algorithms for the automotive industry. The amount of
SkyBitz enters partnership with Coretex
SkyBitz has announced a strategic technology partnership with fleet logistics solutions provider Coretex. The companies say the partnership combines Coretex’s sensor-based reefer solution and cloud-based software platform with SkyBitz trailer tracking technology to create a solution for businesses needing both powered and non-powered asset tracking. Food, pharmaceutical and retail customers can now achieve total visibility
Thermo King launches cold storage solutions for vaccine distribution
Thermo King has expanded its portfolio of temporary storage solutions that can meet the unique requirements of global pharmaceutical companies developing COVID-19 vaccines. The company says pharmaceutical companies in final-stage clinical trials anticipate they will require strict temperature controls to safeguard their products—down to temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius. According to the World
How the 3G sunset could impact your trucks’ ELDs
I know, even mentioning ELDs could make your skin crawl. While the transition for some fleets was trying, the digital benefits that come along with it can make the headaches worth it, as long as your technology of choice is in it for the long haul. If you were ahead of the ELD mandate requirement,
Traton to acquire Navistar
Following discussions between Navistar and Traton, Navistar’s board of directors confirmed that it will move forward with a transaction in which Traton would acquire Navistar for $44.50 per share in cash. Navistar’s board confirmed that an offer of $44.50 per share has the support of Navistar’s two largest shareholders. JP Morgan and PJT Partners are
Drivewyze releases Safety+ service
Drivewyze Inc. has introduced Safety+, a new safety service that the company says brings customizable, “proactive” driving alerts and “context-based” driver coaching features to commercial truck drivers and fleets. Drivewyze Safety+ requires no additional in-cab hardware and is delivered through the Drivewyze software platform. The new service builds on the existing Drivewyze Safety Notifications service,
Fleet profile: Newman Carriers is focused on dependability
For Newman Carriers, safety of equipment and well-trained drivers are among the keys to ongoing success.
An at-a-glance look at PACCAR OTA engine reprogramming
Peterbilt and Kenworth have both joined the OTA engine reprogramming space since the last time we covered this topic in 2018 (you can find that story here). Here’s a quick run-down on getting started with OTA updates from those companies: Peterbilt Peterbilt Class 8 trucks with a model year 2017 or newer PACCAR MX-13 and
Pedigree Technologies to offer weigh station bypass with Drivewyze
Pedigree Technologies will begin to deliver an integrated service offering of OneView ELD Chrome, integrated with Drivewyze PreClear Weigh Station Bypass and Drivewyze Safety Notifications. With the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, Pedigree Technologies’ customers can receive bypass opportunities at more than 800 locations in 47 states and provinces, delivered via the OneView Platform,
Banyan Technology partners with Optym to create solutions for LTL carriers
Banyan Technology and Optym have partnered to provide solutions for LTL (Less Than Load) carriers as part of Banyan’s Intelligent Pricing suite and Optym’s HaulPlan planning and optimization software. The companies say the joint solution enables LTL carriers to identify lanes that need more volume (such as empty or partially empty lanes) and rapidly fill
