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Business
Diesel laptops’ diagnostic software in tech-training use
Diesel Laptops’ diagnostic software packages are being integrated into training curricula for diesel techs within the programs of American Diesel Training Centers.
April 8, 2019
Gear
Idle Smart’s SmartAlert idle reduction system
Idle Smart has added SmartAlert to its customer dashboard for remote management of idle reduction. SmartAlert is designed to allow fleets of all sizes to receive proactive notifications based on their preferences to help minimize maintenance intervals and
April 4, 2019
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Equipment
Hankook debuts new drive, trailer tires
Hankook’s SmartFlex DL15 tire is a long- and regional-haul drive tire. The e3 MAX DL21 is a long-haul drive tire. Finally, the e3 WIDE TL21 is a high-mileage trailer tire.
April 3, 2019
Business
423,430-lb. move on modular open deck
On a Faymoville modular heavy-haul trailer, Dynamic Specialized of New Kent, Va., recently hauled a transformer in Newport News, permitted at a gross weight of 423,430 lbs. and “rough outline dimensions,” says operations manager Josh Sohler, of 130 feet long, 11’4” wide and 15’3” high.
April 2, 2019
Business
Tesla boss Elon Musk ‘looking forward’ to production of electric Semi
The company hasn’t confirmed order figures for the Semi in nearly a year when last May Musk pegged the figure at “about 2,000” units. UPS, FedEx, PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, J.B. Hunt and Walmart are among the carriers with Semis reserved.
April 2, 2019
Business
Navistar recalling over 24,000 International LT, ProStar tractors
In the affected trucks, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, causing the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust pipe could detach from the trucks. Daimler is also recalling a small number of Cascadia tractors over two separate issues.
April 2, 2019
Business
Daimler acquires autonomous tech developer to further push into automated driving
Daimler Trucks and Buses, global parent company of Freightliner, has acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, supplier developer of self-driving software. The move is intended to push Daimler further in its goal to develop highly automated trucks.
April 1, 2019
Business
ZF acquires Wabco for $7 billion
ZF, the global supplier of axle, transmission and steering components, has acquired Wabco, maker of brake and suspension systems and collision mitigation systems. The $7 billion deal was announced last week.
April 1, 2019
Business
Tools to help truckers get their jobs done
Even the best, most proficient truck driver on the road today needs a little help from time to time, and he can get it from some of today’s top technologies.
April 1, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Why pick a fight with the air? And: Downtime for the spot market 3 o’clock hustle
This edition of the Overdrive Radio podcast comes as MATS continues in Louisville, with conversations with two owner-ops showing commonality between them in a willingness to be the contrarian in this loud age, on a variety of things — Chad Boblett and Henry Albert, on rates, ELDs, aerodynamics and more.
March 29, 2019
Business
Panel updates driver-assist tech progress, says jobs not threatened
FMCSA is striving to get input from the industry to ensure that no regulations needlessly impede research and deployment of driver-assist technologies.
March 29, 2019
Equipment
XL Specialized debuts two new trailers at MATS
The neck also offers a five-position ride height. Based on neck position and load, the deck can be leveled as needed with the adjustable wheel area ride height. A work light in the upper deck increases visibility when monitoring the load at night.
March 29, 2019
Equipment
United Pacific introduces stylish LED headlamps for Pete 386/387
The dual-color LED daytime running light/position light bar changes from white to amber when the turn signal is activated.
March 29, 2019
Business
BFGoodrich debuts new steer, trailer tires at MATS
The BFGoodrich Highway Control S tire is available immediately and replaces the BFGoodrich ST 244. The new BFGoodrich Highway Control T trailer tire will be available May 1 and replaces the BFGoodrich TR 144.
March 29, 2019
Business
Shell intros full synthetic Rotella T6, plans 2020 demo of Starship concept tractor-trailer
The CK-4 Rotella T6 lubricant improves on previous generation CJ-4 products by extending oil drain intervals and better protecting engines against oxidation, the company says. The company is also planning another cross-country demo of its Starship concept tractor-trailer, which Shell debuted last year.
March 29, 2019
Business
Thermo King’s all-electric TriPac Envidia APU offers 10 hours of runtime
The unit is designed with drivers in mind who generally do not take their 34-hour restarts on the road, as well as drivers who need to meet emissions regulations, including CARB. It gives drivers 10 hours of runtime to make it through daily off-duty time.
March 28, 2019
Business
New credit card from Find Truck Service
The Synchrony company and Find Truck Service platform for locating road service have introduced an owner-operator financing solution in the form of a credit card that will be available through Find Truck Service as part of the Synchrony Car Care consumer financing program.
March 27, 2019
Business
Daimler, Mack, Autocar issue recalls for small number of trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 111 model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, Mack is recalling approximately nine model year 2018-2019 Mack Anthem and model year 2014 Mack Pinnacle trucks, and Autocar is recalling approximately 260 MY 2008-2019 Xpeditor trucks.
March 25, 2019
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