Carrier Transicold unveils zero-emission refrigeration unit preview image Carrier Transicold unveils zero-emission refrigeration unit August 31, 2021 Carrier Transicold is demonstrating a new zero-emission electric truck refrigeration unit in the form of the Supra. The system will offer a range and refrigeration capacity similar to those…
Carrier Transicold APU powered by lithium-ion batteries preview image Carrier Transicold APU powered by lithium-ion batteries August 25, 2021 Carrier Transicold says its lithium-ion ComfortPro electric auxiliary power unit (APU) doubles the air conditioning runtime offered by some competing battery-powered APUs. The system delivers 7,500 BTU/hours of cab…
Support for auxiliary charging cables preview image Support for auxiliary charging cables August 24, 2021 Phillips Industries’ Qwik-Clamp for charging cables features an insert designed for single- or dual-pole applications, and it’s being released with a corresponding Qwik-Change 20-inch tracker spring kit. Proper support…
Eaton clutch actuators for automated manual transmissions preview image Other Eaton clutch actuators for automated manual transmissions August 17, 2021 Eaton has unveiled two new concentric pneumatic clutch actuators designed for push-type diaphragm spring clutches. The actuators work with a vehicle’s automated manual transmission to determine the ideal release…
KeepTruckin dashcam keeps watchin’ inside and outside cab preview image Other KeepTruckin dashcam keeps watchin’ inside and outside cab August 12, 2021 KeepTruckin’s AI Dashcam incorporates a dual-camera setup, with one camera up front to support the advanced driver assistance system and incident recording, and a second RGB-IR camera for a…
Carrier Transicold BlueEdge coverage offers service tiers preview image Other, Trailers Carrier Transicold BlueEdge coverage offers service tiers August 10, 2021 Carrier Transicold’s BluEdge service platform offers three tiers of service for those looking for support when it comes to keeping their cool. The Core Tier supplements the original equipment…
SelecTrucks expands component coverage preview image Other SelecTrucks expands component coverage August 10, 2021 SelecTrucks is expanding component coverage and a new warranty concierge program, administered by Fleetrock, to enhance its existing 60-day Buyer’s Assurance coverage. Select Limited Warranties are zero-deductible with no aggregate…
Eaton unveils 48-volt plans to support emissions rules preview image Other Eaton unveils 48-volt plans to support emissions rules August 10, 2021 Eaton has unveiled a series of 48-volt offerings to support the shift from traditional 12- and 24-volt vehicle systems, as OEMs look for new ways to meet emissions regulations.
Combined systems monitor fatigue, distraction preview image Other Combined systems monitor fatigue, distraction July 15, 2021 CareDrive and 3Dtracking are partnering to deliver a tool to monitor fatigued and distracted drivers – combining CareDrive’s MR688 driver fatigue and distraction monitor with 3Dtracking’s white-labeled telematics platform.
Kenworth adds optional Haulmaax EX suspensions preview image Other Kenworth adds optional Haulmaax EX suspensions July 13, 2021 Haulmaax EX rubber suspensions are now options on Kenworth T880, W990, T680 and T480 trucks. The Hendrickson suspension system was designed for vocational applications including dump, concrete mixer, refuse,…
DAT partners with Comdata on fuel card program preview image Other DAT partners with Comdata on fuel card program July 8, 2021 DAT Freight and Analytics is partnering with Comdata to expand its DAT fuel card program. The fuel card is designed to help owner-operators and small carriers manage fuel and maintenance…
Fleet Complete drivecam enhances vision preview image Other Fleet Complete drivecam enhances vision July 6, 2021 Fleet Complete’s Vision 2.0 dashcam features a dual-facing camera that supports the live playback of events. The system will plug and play in any vehicle with an OBDII six-…
Rand McNally updates truck atlas preview image Other Rand McNally updates truck atlas July 5, 2021 For those who would rather look beyond the next turn recommended by a GPS unit, Rand McNally has updated the Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas designed for truck drivers. Features…
CarriersEdge courses explore driver health preview image Other, Software CarriersEdge courses explore driver health June 30, 2021 CarriersEdge has added Healthy Eating and Exercise for Drivers content to its online training library. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 25% of truck…
Volvo adds optional Bendix processor preview image Other Volvo adds optional Bendix processor June 30, 2021 Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect processors from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory option on VNL, VNR and VHD trucks. The SDP5…