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Productsby StaffMarch 5, 2012

Rand McNally Releases Connect Software for Integration Partners

ORLANDO, FL -- Rand McNally unveiled Rand McNally Connect, a new software platform that allows integration between Rand McNally's FleetWatcher web portal and most major fleet management systems

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Productsby StaffMarch 5, 2012

123Loadboard.com and MacroPoint Offer Tracking for All Loads

MacroPoint and 123Loadboard.com's new freight location tracking service will allow members to track the location of all their loads, including brokered freight hauled by third parties and owner operators

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Productsby StaffMarch 5, 2012

Gunk Launches Reformulated Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner

Gunk, provider of engine cleaning and degreasing products, reformulated its Chlorinated Brake Parts Cleaner to more quickly remove brake fluid, dust build-up and oil from all brake parts

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Productsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

Shorepower Offering Free Electrical Plug-In Kits

Shorepower Technologies and Cascade Sierra Solutions are offering 1,300 free connector kits that allow drivers to plug in to power pedestals at truckstops and other locations

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Productsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

AT&T Debuts Global Cell-ID Service, Ruggedized Smartphone

AT&T is offering its new Global Cell-ID, which can help optimize routes or schedules in real time based on cell-ID information from devices in more than 100 countries, even without GPS

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Productsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

Volvo Trucks Offers Active Braking, Lane Departure Warning System

Volvo Trucks' latest safety technologies, Volvo Enhanced Cruise with Active Braking and a Lane Departure/Driver Alertness Warning System, increase driver safety through advanced sensor technologies that monitor road conditions and driver behavior

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Productsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

Fireboy-Xintex Offers Methane Gas Detector System

Fireboy-Xintex Inc. offers the Xintex Methane Gas Detector for alternative-fuel commercial vehicles, including Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks, local delivery and refuse truck

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Productsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Double Coin Fuel-Efficient Tire Line

Double Coin Tires and China Manufacturers Alliance introduced the OptiGreen Series of EPA SmartWay Verified fuel-efficient tires

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Productsby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Continental Improves Road Service Program

TrukFix, Continental Tire the Americas' emergency road service hotline and assistance program, underwent a series of strategic enhancements to provide better customer service, communication and reliability when commercial drivers need assistance

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 1, 2012

Parasitic Loads and Battery Life

It used to be when you turned the vehicle off, all electrical loads went away. Now that today's trucks use electronics full time, including the extra hotel loads for driver comfort, these electrical loads (parasitic loads) increase the demands on the vehicle electrical system

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