Engines/Drivetrains Cummins natural gas comes to Kenworth T680 Next Gen July 30, 2021 The Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway truck can now be powered by the latest generation of the Cummins Westport ISX12N natural gas engine. The 12-liter engine offers ratings up to…
Engines/Drivetrains Long-range Hyliion coming to market July 30, 2021 Hyliion Holdings is producing a long-range version of its Hypertruck ERX, delivering 75 miles of all-electric range and more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of total range when the…
Engines/Drivetrains, Software TruckTech+ available on medium-duty conventional Kenworths July 30, 2021 Kenworth’s TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system is now an option on medium-duty conventional truck models. Subscriptions that span 24 months can be purchased along with T180, T280, T380 and T480…
Trucks Volvo launches Blue Contract maintenance plan July 23, 2021 Volvo Trucks has introduced Blue Contract – a maintenance offering that provides a complete service plan that replaces its existing maintenance offerings. The Volvo Blue Contract includes: a 74-point inspection…
Other Combined systems monitor fatigue, distraction July 15, 2021 CareDrive and 3Dtracking are partnering to deliver a tool to monitor fatigued and distracted drivers – combining CareDrive’s MR688 driver fatigue and distraction monitor with 3Dtracking’s white-labeled telematics platform.
Trucks XL Fleet electrifies Isuzu trucks July 14, 2021 XL Fleet can now transform a gasoline-powered Isuzu NPR-HD into an electric truck, upfitting the vehicle with an XL Hybrid electric drive. The system includes a lithium-ion battery, electric…
Software Platform optimizes field service activities July 13, 2021 The Locus platform is now integrating with ServiceNow Field Service Management to optimize routes and streamline the work of field service agents. Using the combined systems, customers can pick…
Lubes/Fluids Cortec’s EcoLine is a greener fifth wheel grease July 13, 2021 Cortec’s EcoLine fifth wheel grease — made with vegetable oil and a lithium-based thickener — is being presented as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based products. The product…
Other Kenworth adds optional Haulmaax EX suspensions July 13, 2021 Haulmaax EX rubber suspensions are now options on Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 trucks. The Hendrickson suspension system was designed for vocational applications including dump, concrete mixer, refuse,…
Software Lytx adds trouble codes, PM functions to tracking service July 13, 2021 Lytx has added diagnostic trouble codes and preventive maintenance features to its fleet tracking service, which collects data using a Lytx drivecam through an electronic control module cable. Currently…
Other DAT partners with Comdata on fuel card program July 8, 2021 DAT Freight and Analytics is partnering with Comdata to expand its DAT fuel card program. The fuel card is designed to help owner-operators and small carriers manage fuel and maintenance…
Other Fleet Complete drivecam enhances vision July 6, 2021 Fleet Complete’s Vision 2.0 dashcam features a dual-facing camera that supports the live playback of events. The system will plug and play in any vehicle with an OBDII six-…
Other Rand McNally updates truck atlas July 5, 2021 For those who would rather look beyond the next turn recommended by a GPS unit, Rand McNally has updated the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas designed for truck drivers. Features…
Other, Software CarriersEdge courses explore driver health June 30, 2021 CarriersEdge has added Healthy Eating and Exercise for Drivers content to its online training library. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 25% of truck…
Other Volvo adds optional Bendix processor June 30, 2021 Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect processors from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory option on VNL, VNR and VHD trucks. The SDP5…
