SafetyTrax offers web browser solution
SafetyTrax AVL is a web-based fleet tracking and management solution scalable from a single vehicle up to thousands. It provides single click access to fleet dashboards, customizable reports and compliance tools, as well as real-time, user-defined alerts.
Collision avoidance technologies
Collision avoidance technologies could prevent nearly half of all rear-end, run-off-road and lane change crashes.
Rand McNally, DriverTech announce major partnership
Rand McNally TruckPC, powered by DriverTech, utilizes Rand McNally’s IntelliRoute TND truck navigation on DriverTech’s secure, industry-tested, on-board computing platform. TruckPC provides a comprehensive system to manage assets and optimize profitability for fleets of all sizes.
Alliance Wireless Technologies and Advantage PressurePro launch integrated safety solution
Alliance Wireless Technologies Inc. (AWTI), provider of Third Eye Mobile Vision rear vision safety cameras, and Advantage PressurePro, maker of the PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring System, has introduced a safety solution that combines AWTI’s “Virtual In-Vehicle Information Display” (VIVID) module and PressurePro’s integrated tire pressure monitoring into an all-in-one solution.
Class 8 diesel fuel economy ideas
As co-holder of the Shell Mileage Marathon fuel economy record, I’ve gained some experience with vehicular fuel economy. This month I’ll use that experience to stimulate thoughts on Class 8 truck mileage.
Titan by Mack Thunders into Louisville
Mack Trucks, Inc. has introduced this most powerful truck in the 108-year history of the company to highway customers. Designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications, the company’s new model is powered by the mighty new MACK MP10 engine, a 16-liter modern-day workhorse with a top rating of 605 HP and a massive 2,060 lb-ft of torque.
Workhorse powers up utilities with a PTO-equipped walk-in truck chassis
Workhorse Custom Chassis will now offer a power take-off (PTO) that can drive a multitude of products including an air compressor, generator or hydraulic pump for walk-in trucks built on Workhorse’s new heavy-duty W62 diesel chassis, the company said.
Safety: collision control
Accidents cost money by directly and indirectly impacting motor carrier operations and profitability. Direct costs associated with crashes add up quickly.
International introduces new technology for 8600
International Truck and Engine Corp. demonstrated a new tire and battery monitoring technology that will be introduced on its International 8600 model, used primarily by regional haul fleets.