Bendix reports ongoing development of safety system
Incorporating technologies from TRW and Mobileye, the next-generation commercial vehicle safety system from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is in full development.
Zonar reveals telematics platform for construction, work trucks
The V3R telematics platform for work truck fleets and construction equipment has been released by Zonar. The system provides 3G network GPS tracking and reports and alerts for asset location, speed, idle time and geo-fences.
GE Capital Fleet Services expands suite of safety products
An agreement with Mobileye will now provide access to the company’s collision avoidance system for truck fleet customers of GE Capital Fleet Services.
Alcoa unveils medium-duty wheels
The M-Series line of medium-duty truck wheels for Class 3-6 vehicles has been introduced by Alcoa. The forged aluminum wheels for straight trucks and low deck trailers are manufactured to fit Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, Fuso, General Motors, Hino, International, Isuzu, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Smith and Sprinter vehicle makes.
Mitsubishi Fuso offers special pricing for Oklahoma disaster relief
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) has announced it will offer businesses in Oklahoma an additional $1,000 off the purchase of any new 2013 or 2014 Fuso Canter work truck with Morgan or Supreme Road-Ready bodies.
Wix announces ‘Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes’
Purchasers of XP oil filters from Wix Filters can now enter the company’s “Ultimate XPerience Sweepstakes” for a chance to win a trip for two to a NASCAR Sprint Cup, IZOD IndyCar or NHRA series race in 2013.
WABCO announces sweepstakes winner
The ESCsmart “Drive-It-Away” Sweepstakes winner named by WABCO is Gloria Merritt of Merritt Transport in Maysville, W.V. Merritt will have an opportunity to drive a 600 HP NASCAR stock car while participating in the King’s Experience with the popular Richard Petty Driving Experience.
Penske makes Truck-Lite LED headlights standard
Truck-Lite custom LED headlamps are now a standard specification on Freightliner Cascadia tractors under full service lease from Penske Truck Leasing.
Great Dane’s Statesboro plant delivers first Celadon reefer
A prototype trailer that is part of a 200-unit order for Celadon Group has been built at Great Dane’s newest manufacturing facility in Statesboro, Ga.
Volvo Trucks to build DME-powered vehicles for North America
As the latest step in its “Blue Power” alternative fuel strategy, Volvo Trucks will develop dimethyl ether (DME)-powered Volvo D13 engines in North America and will begin limited production in 2015.