Trailers Steel walking floor ready for abrasive loads June 17, 2021 The new J-Max steel floor from Keith Manufacturing is designed to stand up to abrasive material and keep goods moving. The walking floor is equipped to handle MSW and…
Tires/Wheels Goodyear SightLine delivers tire insights for cargo vans June 16, 2021 Goodyear is introducing some added intelligence for cargo van fleets, with the Goodyear SightLine system designed for equipment in the field service, construction, and final-mile delivery segments. (Photo: Goodyear)…
Equipment Bridgestone invests in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics June 16, 2021 Bridgestone Americas has invested in autonomous trucking firm Kodiak Robotics, and will integrate its smart-sensing tire technologies into the company’s Level 4 autonomous trucks. The two companies will pilot future…
Other Muncie PTO for Allison 3000 and 4000 transmissions June 15, 2021 Muncie Power Products’ A30 Series continuous-duty power take-off (PTO) promises improved torque ratings for medium- and heavy-duty applications. The 10-bolt, constant-drive PTO is designed to fit Allison 3000 and…
Other, Software Omnitracs system focuses on distracted driving June 15, 2021 Omnitracs has updated its SmartSense system with SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ — a package that combines cab-facing cameras, AI and computer vision to detect issues like suspected sleep, drowsiness,…
Equipment Second ELD certification body announced June 15, 2021 A second electronic logging device (ELD) certification agency has been approved by Transport Canada. CSA Group will join FPInnovations as the second third-party organization available to approve ELDs for use…
Equipment 5 cargo securement myths June 15, 2021 Not everything you hear on the street regarding cargo securement is totally accurate. Unfortunately, these misperceptions can lead to expensive citations and even being placed out-of-service. Here are 5 myths…
Equipment Beware the pitfalls of cargo securement rules: Driver’s Education June 15, 2021 Cargo securement is a snake pit. As regulations go, few others are as open to misunderstanding or misinterpretation. While plenty of tiny paragraphs spell out how many chains or straps…
Equipment Remain on the case with a formal tire program, speakers stress June 14, 2021 Any fleet maintenance team that wants to control costs will need to remain on the case, particularly when it comes to tires. “Casings are valuable assets to your tire program,”…
Equipment DTNA opens more Alliance Parts locations June 14, 2021 A new Alliance Parts store at dealer New West in Red Deer, Alta., is among 14 new locations in North America, the company reports. Its retail footprint now includes more…
Software TruckSeries software now generates VMRS codes June 14, 2021 Mitchell 1 has added vehicle maintenance reporting standards (VMRS) codes to its TruckSeries suite of truck repair software that helps estimate labor times, and diagnose and repair Classes 4-8…
Equipment Trailer orders drop, reflecting lengthy backlogs June 14, 2021 Trailer orders fell 39% to 8,800 units in May, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, reflecting lengthy backlogs extending into next year. “The sequential decline in net orders was…
Trucks Mack Anthem daycab gets new roof fairing June 14, 2021 The Mack Anthem day cab is now available with a new roof fairing, which promises to boost fuel efficiency by up to 2% when paired with side shields. The…
Equipment Rhino expanding lube service to Nova Scotia June 11, 2021 Rhino Truck Lube Centres will be opening a new location in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in December 2021 – building on a model established at a flagship facility in Moncton, N.B.,…
Equipment Isaac founder talks AI, data privacy, and more June 11, 2021 There’s telematics data, data everywhere, and at times it can seem like fleet managers are drinking from a fire hose. Identifying trends and offering true business insights will increasingly rely…
