Volvo Trucks President gives a Mexican market update
During Expo Transporte held in Puebla, Mexico, Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve provided a Mexican market update. Additionally, Mark Curri, Volvo Trucks North America senior vice president of uptime and customer support, made several technology announcements that bring telematics and remote diagnostics capabilities to Mexico.
What are your trucking data rights?
Data-driven solutions will soon predict when components on your trucks will fail based on your spec, duty cycle, application, driver behavior, service practices and more. These aren’t general predictions for all of the trucks on the road; they’re predictions tailored for you.
Volvo Trucks, Geotab partner to streamline ELD compliance
Volvo Trucks has partnered with Geotab to provide an integrated electronic logging device (ELD) solution for all Volvo-powered trucks model-year 2015 and newer.
Watch: Volvo Trucks North America President gives industry update
At the American Trucking Assications’ Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego, Calif., Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve gave an industry and heavy-duty truck market update.
Noregon to release mid-October update for JPRO Professional
Noregon has revealed details about the third major update of 2019 for JPRO Professional, which will be available mid-October at no additional cost to active subscribers.
Volvo Dynamic Steering introduced in North America
Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) is an ultra-responsive steering system designed to lessen steering force up to 85%, Volvo says. VDS will be available as an option in the Volvo VNL and VNR models in early 2020.
Volvo Trucks uses 3D printing technology at New River Valley plant
Volvo Trucks North America is using 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New River Valley (NRV) plant in Dublin, Virginia, where all of its trucks for the North American market are built.
Volvo Trucks debuts new dynamic maintenance service
Volvo Trucks has introduced dynamic maintenance, a connected vehicle maintenance service which the company says seeks to improve fleet operations efficiency through maintenance planning. The service is designed in partnership with Noregon Systems.
Volvo Group opens DEX Heavy Duty Parts facility in Oklahoma City
The facility joins DEX’s current facility in Advance, North Carolina to better serve owners of second- and third-generation trucks with recycled and renovated parts.
Volvo Trucks introduces enhanced turbo compound engine in VNL models
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the next generation of its Turbo Compound technology, which the company says provides up to an additional 3% improvement in fuel efficiency over the current 13-liter Turbo Compound engine, the D13TC.
Over-the-air engine updates: It’s time to start the conversation
Over-the-air (OTA) engine reprogramming is sending data to your trucks via cellular networks to improve their efficiency and productivity. And this functionality is only the beginning.
Where are we with FA-4 engine oil?
How are FA-4 oils doing in real-world applications? What kind of durability have they shown? Will FA-4 be available in more engines anytime soon? Let’s get to the answers.
