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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2020

Detroit Expands DT12 Transmission Lineup, Re-engineers DD15 Engine for Better Fuel Economy

Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine, combined with an expanded lineup of the DT12 automated manual transmission, have resulted in improved fuel economy, performance and durability, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2020

Daimler Truck Financial Finance Program to 'Keep the World Moving'

Named to pay homage to the OEM’s global purpose and designed for the drivers and commercial vehicle operators supporting critical infrastructure, Daimler Truck Financial and Daimler Trucks North America Keep the World Moving program offers flexibility when purchasing new Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

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Articlesby StaffMay 21, 2020

Q&A: Starsky's Seltz-Axmacher on Autonomous Trucks

Starsky Robotics had to give up on its goal of truly driverless trucks earlier this year after failing to secure additional needed funding. HDT Equipment Editor Jim Park recently spoke to founder Stefan Seltz-Axmacher about what happened and why true self-driving truck technology may be harder than we think.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2020

NACFE Updates Tire Pressure Systems Report, Looks to Further Updates

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency revised and updated its Tire Pressure Systems Confidence Report, originally published in 2013.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2020

American Truck Historical Society Annual Show Goes Virtual

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the necessities of social distancing, the American Truck Historical Society has decided to move its annual National Convention and Antique Truck Show online.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2020

April Trailer Orders Drop to Lowest Level in 30 Years

According to preliminary reports from both FTR and ACT Research, trailer orders for April have dropped to a historic low.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2020

Peterbilt Model 389 Pride & Class Package Returns

Initially introduced with a limited production run in 2014 and 2017, Peterbilt Motors Company has brought back the Model 389 Pride & Class package due to popular demand, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2020

Whip Around App Manages Vehicle Faults

Fleet inspection and maintenance software developer Whip Around has introduced a new feature to its app that allows fleet managers to manage and track vehicle faults flagged by drivers during daily vehicle inspections.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2020

Fleet Advantage Unveils Sale-Leaseback Program

Fleet Advantage is now offering the Sale-Leaseback program, which was designed to help fleets supplement lost revenue during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2020

VHub Integrates with Fleet Telematics, Trailer Tracking Systems

VHub now offers integration between its platform and fleet telematics and trailer tracking systems, providing an exact GPS-based location of available units and actual mileage, according to the company.

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