Equipment Wabco Toolbox Plus automatically populates data July 14, 2020 ZF has released the Wabco Toolbox Plus PC-based diagnostics software, featuring a “roll call” feature that automatically detects and populates information about Wabco systems on a vehicle. Fault codes,…
Equipment Governors embrace zero-emission truck targets July 14, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifteen American states and the District of Columbia are calling on all new trucks and buses to be zero-emission vehicles no later than 2050. The Multi-State Zero…
Equipment Fail-safe pintle hitch closes automatically July 14, 2020 Premier Manufacturing’s Saf-T-Latch pintle hitch will close automatically if a driver forgets to do the job manually. The mechanism is activated when the emergency brake is released, drawing on…
Equipment Playing the long game: Are LCVs right for your fleet? July 13, 2020 Several of Giant Tiger’s tractor-trailers are pulling a decidedly longer tail as they travel the Ontario-Quebec corridor between Windsor and Riviere-du-Loup. Each day more than 10 of them take the…
Equipment Engineering from home July 10, 2020 LAVAL, Que. – As trucking industry office workers from across North America adapt to the realities of working from home, it should come as no surprise that engineers have employed…
Equipment Truck brake blitz scheduled for August July 8, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – Stopping power will face some added scrutiny Aug. 23-29, as enforcement officials participate in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. While brakes are part…
Equipment Opti-Brite LED lamps offer array of mounting options July 8, 2020 Optronics International’s Opti-Brite Diamond Series LED interior lamps are surface-mounted, dimmable, and can remember previous intensity settings. The lamps can also be wired to operate manually or use passive…
Equipment Toyo tire designed for super-regional applications July 8, 2020 Toyo Tires’ new NanoEnergy M171 super-regional all-position tire expands on the M-Line tires that promise fuel efficiency, excellent wear and increased stability with improved tread compounds. Like its M671…
Equipment Hyundai to ship first hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks July 6, 2020 SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai Motor is shipping its first 10 Xcient Fuel Cell trucks, claimed to be the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, to fleets in Switzerland.
Equipment Maxon Lift hires Hakan Peterson as VP July 6, 2020 SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Maxon Lift Corp. has appointed Hakan Peterson vice-president of strategic growth. In this new role, Peterson will be responsible for identifying new revenue streams, both…
Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck orders bounced back in June July 3, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 truck orders spiked to 16,000 units in June, reflecting a rapid freight rate improvement, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Orders surged 139% from…
Equipment DAT One app identifies truck driver amenities and more July 2, 2020 DAT Solutions’ new DAT One app has been unveiled to help truck drivers find, book, and deliver loads and simplify trip planning. In addition to providing access to loads…
Equipment Minimizer maximizes in-frame storage June 29, 2020 Minimizer has unveiled an in-frame tool box to store anything from batteries to traditional tools, keeping things behind the cab and out of the way. The in-frame box fits…
Equipment Ongoing focus, training are keys to plugging cybersecurity gaps in trucks June 26, 2020 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Trucks are becoming evermore connected, with tools like telematics systems tracking every move. The challenge is that potential vulnerabilities continue to grow with the capabilities. The…
Equipment Talbert AC Series ready to haul equipment June 26, 2020 Talbert Manufacturing’s Tag-a-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) trailers offer an option to haul small- and mid-sized equipment. The 10- to 25-ton trailers feature a seven-degree load angle to transport…
