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…
Brakes, Other Phillips packs tractor-to-trailer connections together June 29, 2021 Phillips Industries’ Qwik-Change Pak (Power Air Kit) consolidates tractor-to-trailer connection components and cable support into a single kit. The pack, or more precisely the “Pak”, combines Phillips’ spiral-wrapped 3-in-1…
Software Mitchell 1’s TruckLabor module integrated with Decisiv June 24, 2021 The TruckLabor module in Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair information software is now available through the Decisiv Marketplace. Decisiv first began integrating the software into its marketplace in 2019, but…
Other, Software PowerFleet Vista delivers a broad view June 22, 2021 PowerFleet’s Vista video system is leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze and manage risky driving situations. It builds on a technology portfolio that includes the LV-710 freight camera for trailers…
Software Xtract extracts and collects collision data June 22, 2021 Xtract, an analytics platform that captures data to help reconstruct accidents in real time, is now available through the Geotab Marketplace platform. The system overlays telematics data with other…
Trailers Kinedyne curtain keeps cargo cold June 22, 2021 There’s a new alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) strip curtains used to control cargo temperatures. While drivers have been known to cut down down such sharp-edged strips, to get them…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
