Technology & Maintenance Council report shows increase in tire issues
ORLANDO, Fla. — The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America, an ArcBest company, released the executive summary of their Truckload...
Bendix rolling out new advanced technology training courses for 2019
ELYRIA, Ohio — To help fleets, technicians and owner-operators keep pace with today’s ever-advancing truck technologies, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer...
Schneider rolls out tablets to improve driver experience, efficiency
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Schneider isn’t just one of the largest trucking carriers in North America.
It is a leader in utilizing new technology to...
Diesel Laptops launches virtual diesel technician program
GILBERT, S.C. — Diesel Laptops, a distributor of commercial truck diesel diagnostic software, hardware and services, has launched a Virtual Diesel Technician Program.
This program...
Blue Ink Technology releases BIT Air Scale for gross and axle weights
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Blue Ink Tech, maker of the BIT ELD, has released the most recent addition to its BIT Full Service Platform.
BIT...
Detroit Connect Analytics extended to additional truck models
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America said Thursday that Detroit Connect Analytics has extended its services to additional truck models and can also...
Volvo Trucks’ collaboration with SAS enhances remote diagnostics
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America says it is further strengthening its portfolio of uptime-boosting services by enhancing Remote Diagnostics with an advanced...
Bridgestone unveils air-free, commercial-truck tire concept at TMC annual meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Bridgestone is showcasing its advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council...
J.J. Keller offering new video monitoring platform
NEENAH, Wis. — The new J.J. Keller Encompass Video Event Management and Dash Cam Pro are now available.
Using artificial intelligence to detect and record...
GAO: Federal agencies should take additional steps to prepare for potential workforce effects of...
WASHINGTON — Even though deployment of automated heavy-duty trucks, including self-driving trucks, being developed for long-haul trucking operations is likely years or a decade...
Eaton contributing several components for SuperTruckII program
GALESBURG, Mich.— Power management company Eaton says it is contributing several components to truck manufacturers participating in the Department of Energy’s (DOE) SuperTruck II...
Daimler introduces first SAE Level 2 automated truck in North America with the Freightliner...
LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Monday introduced the first SAE Level 2 automated truck in series production in North America with...
Nebraskan Trey Mytty named ATD Dealer of the Year
By CHARLES CYRILL
ATD/NADA Director of Public Relations
SAN FRANCISCO — Trey Mytty, president and CEO of Truck Center Companies in Omaha, Nebraska, has named 2019...
Minnesota House backs hands-free cellphone rule for driving
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota motorists would be required to use hands-free devices when talking on the phone while driving under a bill that...
Uber resumes autonomous car testing following suspension for pedestrian fatality
PITTSBURGH — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has approved Uber's request to resume testing of autonomous vehicles on public roads in the Pittsburgh area.The...
Kenworth T680 with Toyota hydrogen fuel cell technology displayed at LA port
LOS ANGELES — The Kenworth T680 on-highway flagship was the featured Class 8 truck at a major, zero emissions trucking event that featured more...
Eaton Cummins adds dual PTO variant to Endurant automated transmission portfolio
GALESBURG, Mich. — Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has expanded the Endurant automated transmission portfolio to include a new dual Power Takeoff (PTO) version...
Mack Trucks seeks entries for 2020 Mack calendar contest
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Owners of Mack trucks have the chance to once again be in the spotlight for a month courtesy of the 2020...
Dana launches total cost of ownership calculator
MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana Inc. has launched its total cost of ownership calculator for the commercial-vehicle market.
Fleets and independent operators can utilize this calculator...
Bendix opens new Technical Center in Monterrey, Mexico
MONTERREY, NL, Mexico — Expanding its global engineering capabilities, Bendix (Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC) Wednesday held a...
