June 26 2014 - Products
Sygic
Slovakia-based Sygic has made its truck mobile device-based navigation application available in the North American market.
Tags: Navigation, Information Technology
June 25 2014 - Products
Cargomatic
Cargomatic has launched its service in Southern California, which the company described as a ride-sharing app for local trucking companies.
Tags: Information Technology, California
June 25 2014 - Products
Lytx
Video-based driver safety and compliance system provider Lytx, formerly known as DriveCam, has rolled out DC Protect, a program designed to meet the unique needs of fleets with fewer than 350 vehicles.
Tags: Drivers, Information Technology, Lytx
June 23 2014 - Products
XRS Corp.
XRS has added new trip management, form editing, IFTA fuel tax reporting and other features to its mobile fleet management management platform designed to improve compliance readiness and overall fleet and operational performance monitoring.
Tags: XRS Corporation, XRS, Information Technology
June 18 2014 - Products
TrakLok International
The latest enhancements to the integrated lock, alarm and tracking system further enable fleets to proactively protect cargo by improving monitoring and alerts for lock and latch status changes, enter and exit fences, and low battery issues, according to the company
Tags: TrakLok International, Locks
June 18 2014 - Products
Navman
Navman Wireless USA announced the addition of new electronic driver log and driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) options to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system for corporate fleets.
Tags: FMCSA, Medium-Duty Trucks, Hours of Service, DVIR, eLogs
June 12 2014 - Equipment
Morgan Corp.
Morgan Corp. has released a cold plate refrigeration system for trailers and truck bodies. Cold plates are pre-chilled and keep commodities at proper temperatures without use of engine-driven reefer units or idling the truck’s main engine while a vehicle makes its rounds.
Tags: Morgan Corporation, Refrigerated Truck, Trailers
June 12 2014 - Products
Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, along with the Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers' Group, has released an updated industry recommended practices for tire retreading and tire repairing.
Tags: TRIB, Tires, Retreads
June 11 2014 - Products
Navman Wireless
New options available with Navman Wireless help streamline compliance reporting, the company announced June 10 as the company’s OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking system now includes an electronic driver log and driver vehicle inspection report forms.
Tags: Telematics, Fleet Management, Navman Wireless, eDVIR, eLogs, Information Technology
June 10 2014 - Products
Royal Purple
The new line of high performance lubricants has been specifically developed for the construction, over-the-road trucking, mining, agriculture, and heavy-duty fleet markets.
Tags: Medium-Duty Trucks, Royal Purple, Construction
June 10 2014 - Products
Peterbilt
The TPMS system monitors the pressure and temperature of each tire on the vehicle in real time and will warn the operator of potential problems.
Tags: TPMS, Peterbilt, Model 579, Model 567
June 10 2014 - Products
Royal Purple
Royal Purple releases a new line of commercial lubricants. The line, called Duralec, has been developed for a variety of fleet markets to optimize equipment performance.
Tags: Royal Purple, Lubricants
June 10 2014 - Products
Aljex Software
Aljex transportation management software now integrates with carrier qualification applications from Registry Monitoring Insurance Services.
Tags: Information Technology, Aljex Software
June 10 2014 - Products
Talbert Manufacturing
Talbert Manufacturing has manufactured its first trailer with Corsol WB Corrosion Protection, a complete metal treatment system that protects the steel from the corrosive effects of magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, rock chipping, acid rain and extreme temperatures.
Tags: Trailers, Corrosion, Talbert, PRP Industries
June 9 2014 - Equipment
Kenworth Truck Co.
Specs include the 12.9-liter MX-13 diesel mated to an Eaton Advantage transmission, a 6x2 tandem, wide-base single wheels and tires, and an aluminum fifth wheel.
Tags: Kenworth, T680, Lightweighting
June 9 2014 - Products
Rotary Lift
HDC series lifts are battery powered and need only a 110-volt source for charging. They can be fitted with wheels to make them mobile.
Tags: Maintenance, Rotary Lift, Vehicle Lifts
June 9 2014 - Products
J.J. Keller
Two new training programs from J.J. Keller help fleets keep impaired drivers off the road while meeting Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations.
Tags: Drivers, J.J. Keller, Drug Testing, Alcohol Testing
June 3 2014 - Products
Waytek
In addition to fuel savings, E-Copilot eliminates aggressive acceleration without sacrificing necessary power. WayTek says E-Copilot can reduce maintenance costs, fuels costs and decreases premature tire wear.
Tags: Waytek, Fuel Efficiency
June 3 2014 - Products
Optronics
The new products combine the look of GloLight lamps with the signature aerodynamic chrome-plated bezels of the Panelite Millennium Series to create a distinctive new, ultra-high-style offering. The updated look is expected to appeal to independent owner-operators.
Tags: Optronics, Lighting
June 3 2014 - Products
Innovative Products of America
IPA introduces the new Light Socket Brush Kit to its line of electrical contact cleaning tools.
Tags: IPA, Managing the Shop, Lighting, Tools
June 3 2014 - Products
Ken-Tool
The Universal Wheel Weight Hammer offers a heavier weight and an ergonomic design giving technicians greater efficiency.
June 2 2014 - Products
Accuride
Accu-Flange wheels from Accuride feature a protective surface treatment that reduces rim flange wear in trucks carrying heavy and shifting loads, and in frequent stop-start applications.
Tags: Accuride, Wheels
May 29 2014 - Products
Snap-on
The new Pro-Link Ultra from Snap-on provides all the answers that heavy-duty technicians need to keep their customers on the road – all in a single handheld tool.