Other Marathon adds heavy-duty shocks to portfolio June 16, 2022 Marathon Brake Systems has developed a line of heavy-duty shock absorbers for truck, trailer, and severe-service applications. The hydraulic shocks feature reinforced welds, tough end mounts, and durable piston…
Software Thermo King updates app, integrates June 13, 2022 Thermo King is building on its ConnectedSuite telematics portfolio with the Thermo King Connect app and new third-party partnerships that can integrate TracKing temperature and asset management systems into…
Other Garmin wireless backup cameras improve vision by day and night June 13, 2022 Garmin’s BC 50 and BC 50 with Night Vision wireless backup cameras are expanding on the views traditionally limited to mirrors alone. The BC 50 with Night Vision incorporates…
Other Garmin headsets offer 50-hour talk time June 13, 2022 Garmin’s dezl 100/200 Series wireless headsets are promising better audio in noisy cab environments. The adjustable boom mic and ear cups fuse audio and active noise cancelation (ANC) technologies.
Other Birdseye views enhance Garmin navigators June 13, 2022 Garmin’s dezl OTR610/710/810/1010 trucking navigators now include automatic Birdseye Satellite Imagery that highlights truck entrances, security gates, and loading docks. Displays themselves come in the form of six-, seven-,…
Trucks Western Star adds heavy-haul construction options June 10, 2022 Western Star has introduced new options on the 49X that will further support heavy-haul and construction applications. An optional power hood has been designed to allow for higher horsepower and…
Engines/Drivetrains Eaton introduces 48-volt catalyst heater June 2, 2022 Eaton’s eMobility business has come out with a 48-volt programmable power electronics control unit for electrically heated catalysts. The control unit rapidly heats up the exhaust…
Engines/Drivetrains Volvo I-Shift now comes with dual PTO June 1, 2022 Volvo’s I-Shift automated manual transmission now offers a dual power take-off (PTO), incorporating two independently clutched DIN 5462 drives, or one SAE 1410 flange and one DIN 5462 drive,…
Trucks Orange EV unveils third-generation electric terminal tractor June 1, 2022 Orange EV’s new e-Triever battery-electric terminal truck represents the third generation of its electric models that have collectively accumulated five million miles and 1.5 million hours since 2015. The…
Software Loadhitch app looks to make it easier for O/Os to find loads May 30, 2022 A new load-matching freight app for owner-operators is coming to the Canadian market, and the company is currently looking to get freight-seeking O/Os on-board. Loadhitch says it will create a…
Software CarriersEdge adds training for auto haulers May 25, 2022 Drivers working for auto haulers have access to a new training resource provided by CarriersEdge. The training suite includes auto-hauler cargo inspections and vehicle inspections for stinger steer configurations.
Software Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+ May 24, 2022 Drivewyze is adding cargo theft alerts to its Safety+ service by teaming up with Verisk – the company behind the CargoNet theft prevention and recovery network. Drivers who approach…
Software SmartDrive Protect keeps artificial eyes on the road and drivers May 24, 2022 Solera’s SmartDrive Protect is a new video-based system that gives small fleets a tool to exonerate themselves from collisions, reward safe driving, and coach driver habits. The AI-based technology…
Software Omnitracs One platform upgraded May 24, 2022 Solera has made a series of updates to its Omnitracs One fleet management program, integrating several tools. The platform will now integrate with an unlimited number of third-party mobile…
Other Eaton combines tech to protect electric vehicle circuits May 24, 2022 Eaton has unveiled a battery disconnect unit (BDU) that can be combined with upgraded Breaktor circuit protection to support electrified vehicles. The BDU essentially serves as an on/off switch…
