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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Omnitracs Launches Integrated Routing, Dispatching and Compliance Solution

Omnitracs has launched its integrated Routing, Dispatching, and Compliance solution, the company announced at its third annual user conference, Omnitracs Outlook 2017.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Hendrickson Academy Offers Online Maintenance Training

Hendrickson has launched an interactive online education portal called the Hendrickson Academy that provides video-based maintenance and repair procedures for many of the company’s suspensions and components.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMarch 1, 2017

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Keeps Surging as Construction, Personal Spending Slip

Economic activity in the nation’s manufacturing sector continued expanding in February, according to two surveys of the nation’s purchasing managers. One report shows conditions are the best in two years while the other indicates things are slightly cooler than they were at the beginning of 2017.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeMarch 1, 2017

Spot Freight Volume Up Slightly Over Past Week, Rates Flat

Spot truckload freight volumes improved a bit during the week ending Feb. 25 thanks to a 7% gain in flatbed load posts, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards, but rates were virtually unchanged.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Navistar, Volkwagen Close Strategic Alliance Deal

Navistar International Corp. announced the closing of its "wide-ranging strategic alliance" with Volkswagen Truck & Bus, which includes an equity investment in Navistar, a procurement joint venture, and technology and supply collaboration.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenMarch 1, 2017

Trucking Alliance Endorses Developing Autonomous Trucks

The Board of Directors of the Alliance for Driver Safety & Security (aka the Trucking Alliance) has announced its unanimous support for the development of autonomous driving technologies for commercial vehicles

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

Mack Launches Wireless Software Updates

Mack Trucks has launched Over The Air, which lets customers update software wirelessly to minimize scheduling disruptions and increase efficiency and uptime. The company is also offering a 30-day trial of Mack Fleet Management services with Telogis Fleet.

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Productsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 28, 2017

Volvo Trucks Increases Uptime, Efficiency with Remote Programming

Volvo Trucks North America is expanding its connected vehicle services with new Remote Programming over-the-air updates for powertrain software and parameters.

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Productsby Jim ParkFebruary 28, 2017

Stoughton Offers Sneak Peak of New Refrigerated Van

A new refrigerated trailer from Stoughton will be available to order late in 2017. Production is slated to begin in early 2018.

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Fleet Managementby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

Wireless Monitoring System Checks Battery Charge, Battery Health

The Wireless Monitoring System for commercial vehicles offered by eNow is designed to provide updates on the state of charge and state of health of batteries.

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