Equipment International offering telematics hardware, two years’ data at no charge July 7, 2015 LISLE, Ill. — International has announced it’s offering a telematics credit on new trucks purchased through the International dealer network. It will offer approved, integrated telematics system hardware and a…
Business Management Mike Ham tapped by Omnitracs to oversee Canadian expansion June 25, 2015 DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs has hired former Shaw Tracking v.p. Mike Ham to serve as general manager and vice-president of its Canadian division. Ham brings to the position more than…
NEXIQ Technologies rolls out new diagnostic software June 23, 2015 ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — NEXIQ Technologies announced today the release of its new PC-based, heavy-duty diagnostic software application – the eTechnician HD. The new application provides the basic functions to…
Cummins makes its free mobile app available for Android devices June 11, 2015 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins announced today that its mobile app, QuickServe Online is now available on Android devices. The app provides easy, on-the-go access to Cummins part options, parts catalogs…
Health & Safety NTSB report calls for more widespread adoption of collision mitigation systems June 8, 2015 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A special report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board, calls for the more widespread use of collision mitigation systems with active braking among commercial and…
Equipment Peterbilt shows off autonomous truck May 31, 2015 Advanced Driver Assist system combines camera and GPS capabilities
Business Management Autonomous truck corridor linking Manitoba to Mexico discussed May 26, 2015 BISMARCK, N.D. — A trade group in the US is in the early stages of trying to develop an autonomous trucking corridor that would link Manitoba to Mexico. It would…
Trucker Path app adds parking spot availability feature May 21, 2015 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — An app for professional drivers now allows them to see how many parking spots are available at truck stops and rest areas across the US and…
Equipment Smart trailers, predictive safety systems part of the future of trucking May 19, 2015 NEWPORT, R.I. – Can you imagine driving a tractor-trailer combination where the trailer is smarter than the tractor and can operate independently? Volvo Trucks can and its executives took the…
Business Management Volvo outlines how connectivity will reshape trucking May 16, 2015 NEWPORT, R.I. — Vehicle connectivity innovations will soon change the face of the trucking industry, reshaping everything from maintenance practices to driver productivity, according to Goran Nyberg, president of Volvo…
Equipment Freightliner’s autonomous Inspiration Truck debuts in record-setting fashion May 6, 2015 A spectacular display on the Hoover Dam ushered in what could potentially be a new era for trucking
Business Management Leaders: Evolving in a changing world May 5, 2015 Silvy Wright of Northbridge Insurance shares her perspective about the transformation of the transportation industry with Lou Smyrlis and the audience of the Surface Transportation Summit
Omnitracs launches educational ELD Web site April 27, 2015 DALLAS, Texas — Omnitracs has created an online electronic logging device (ELD) resource, focusing on the impending US regulations and providing insight into how to choose an effective, compliant ELD…
Business Management StakUp launches its benchmarking platform for motor carriers March 31, 2015 LONDON, Ont. — The management team of StakUp is announcing the formal launch of its Online Performance Benchmarking platform to the North American trucking industry. Almost 12 months in development,…
Mobile and IT Goodyear introduces new app for tire technicians March 5, 2015 SAN ANGELO, Tex. – At its Tire Technology Showcase in San Angelo, Texas earlier this week, Goodyear announced it has launched a new free and easy to use smart phone…
