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Productsby StaffJanuary 10, 2013

TCG Upgrades LTL Solution and Interfaces with ALK Products

Transportation Costing Group announced several upgrades to its cost information system for LTL operations

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 10, 2013

Gabriel Now Directly Distributes to Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Suppliers and Distributors

The Original Gabriel announced that it is now distributing its Fleetline and GasSLX products directly to heavy-duty aftermarket suppliers and distributors

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 10, 2013

FMCSA Releases Safety Management Cycle Resources

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released new materials to assist motor carriers in identifying and addressing their safety and compliance issues. These materials include the Safety Management Cycle, an important tool that Agency Safety Investigators use during on-site investigations.

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Equipmentby Tom BergJanuary 10, 2013

Engine Smarts: Owners Cite Woes with Engines, Dealers; Volvo Lists Some Remedies

CORRECTED -- Volvo Trucks executives knew full well what a group of its customers would say about experiences with modern engines, but invited them to speak to press reporters anyway. Then the Volvo people explained what they're doing to alleviate service problems that customers have also experienced

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Productsby StaffJanuary 9, 2013

Phillips Industries Releases Battery Status Indicator

Phillips Industries has introduced the next generation of their V-Check battery status indictor, a simple device that gives an immediate signal of available battery power.

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Aftermarketby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

CSA Changes Mean More Attention to Maintenance Items Than Ever

The latest revision to the way the federal government assesses fleet safety and compliance will mean the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC just got more important than ever

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Productsby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

TRP Introduces Remanufactured Brake Program

TRP has introduced an aftermarket brake program that offers brake linings for both 20,000- and 23,000-pound applications, helping operators comply with the newest truck, trailer and bus requirements

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Productsby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Garmin Expands Telematics API Platform and Includes the Fleet 590

Garmin International Inc. announced the expansion of their Telematics API platform and the integration of the fleet 590, the company's first portable and connected fleet management GPS that combines the necessities of fleet management with the simplicity of Garmin navigation.

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Productsby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Bridgestone Brings Back Dayton Brand Truck Tires

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced that it is reintroducing its Dayton medium truck tire line in 2013.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 8, 2013

Troubleshooting Trailer Lights

One of the most common reasons for an officer to pull a driver over is for a faulty light. Below are some basic guidelines on how to troubleshoot some of the problems that may arise with a trailer lighting system

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