Alliance Parts opens 100th location in Lexington, South Carolina; adds new product lines
PORTLAND, Ore. —Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), continues to expand its retail footprint with the opening of its 100th location
Equipment & Tech
Axele TMS allows small, midsize FTL carriers to improve load planning and communications, increase profit
DALLAS — Global optimization intelligence company Optym has launched a new transportation management software (TMS) designed specifically for small and midsize truckload carriers that operate five
Daimler Trucks North America annual technician skills competition adds new virtual rounds
PORTLAND, Ore. — Not every job can be done remotely. Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) service technicians are busy getting trucks back on the road,
DriverTech teams with Drivewyze to offer weigh station bypass
SALT LAKE CITY — DriverTech, which provides ELDs and complete fleet management systems, has announced it is offering Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass as part
McLeod Software, Vector partner to streamline document collection, accelerate billing and maintenance
SAN FRANCISCO — Vector, a provider of mobile capture and workflow solutions for transportation providers, has announced a partnership with McLeod Software, a transportation-management software
Carrier Transicold of Southern California opens New Inland Empire facility
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Carrier Transicold of Southern California (CTSC) has opened a new 42,000-square-foot service facility to provide essential support to the growing needs of
Rand McNally rolls out new TND line with advanced navigation, upgraded features
CHICAGO — Rand McNally has launched the next generation of its TND line, which includes the advanced navigation as well as upgraded features. The TND
PACCAR Parts opens new 250,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Las Vegas
RENTON, Wash. — PACCAR Parts has opened a new parts-distribution center (PDC) in Las Vegas. The 250,000-square-foot facility, which includes a 20,000-square-foot small-parts mezzanine, became operational
Beemac Logistics uses Trucker Tools to facilitate real-time shipment tracking, document management
BEAVER, Pa. — Beemac Logistics is now using Trucker Tools’ cloud-based applications and tools, and is leveraging the company’s mobile driver app to streamline communications and
Detroit’s new transmission series, redesigned engine offer better fuel economy, performance, durability for Freightliner Cascadia drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. ― Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine and an expanded lineup of the popular Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission will benefit Freightliner Cascadia
Konexial, Nokē develop new keyless digital smart-locking system to help prevent trailer theft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Ensuring load security is vital to all parties involved in a shipping transaction. To help drivers more easily secure their trailers, Konexial
Garmin unveils new series of oversized dēzl truck navigators for OTR drivers
OLATHE, Kan. ― Garmin now offers its dēzl over-the-road navigators with 7-inch, 8-inch and 10-inch screen options, allowing drivers to easily access vital information. “The
New Firestone drive tire aids fuel efficiency, provides all-weather dependability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ― Bridgestone Americas Inc. has launched the all-new Firestone FD692 drive tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Mack produces personal protective equipment at truck-manufacturing facility
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated about 500 pieces of
FTR reports April preliminary net trailer orders hit lowest level in modern era
FTR Transportation Intelligence has reported that preliminary net trailer orders for April sank to the lowest level in the modern era (since 1990), coming in
Peterbilt reintroduces Model 389 Pride & Class package after limited runs in 2014, 2017
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has announced the return of the Model 389 Pride & Class package due to popular demand. Introduced with a
New routing-assistance app helps commercial drivers navigate nation’s highways during times of crisis
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) launched a new Commercial Routing Assistance (CRA) tool May 6 for truckers and
PrePass integrates with Geotab’s open API for weigh station bypass, safety alerts
PHOENIX — PrePass Safety Alliance has announced that its PrePass MOTION app will now integrate with Geotab. This integration will give qualified motor carriers an
Free pre-trip inspection training app can help schools prepare new drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Experts say a shortage of qualified truck drivers could pose a threat to the nation’s supply chain, causing a shortage of
Volvo Trucks North America manufactures personal protective equipment to help during COVID-19 pandemic
Employees at three Volvo truck plants in the U.S. are hard at work – but they’re not building big rigs. Instead, the facilities are producing