HOS and Navigation Updates August 1, 2014 Rand McNally releases comprehensive HOS and navigation updates for mobile fleet-management products, including the HD 100, TND 760, and TPC 7600
Video and Data Analytics August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO links with SmartDrive to create the ProView fleet performance management system aimed at improving both safety and efficiency
Enhanced Roll Stability August 1, 2014 Bendix TABS-6 Advanced trailer roll-stability system now offers automatic lift-axle control to help reduce tire wear and fuel consumption by maintaining proper per-axle weight load.
Peterbilt Package Saves Fuel August 1, 2014 The new EPIQ package for the Model 579 provides components claimed to improve fuel economy by as much as 10%. And there's the all-new Model 220 medium-duty COE
Hendrickson’s Lightweight Slider August 1, 2014 Hendrickson introduces the VANTRAAX ULTRAA-K slider system plus a liftable forward tandem axle and a lightweight steer axle
T680 Advantage Saves 5% August 1, 2014 Kenworth focuses on fuel efficiency with its new T680 Advantage. Plus new factory-installed Idle Management System option and enhanced mid-range cabovers
Western Star Goes Virtual August 1, 2014 Detroit Virtual Technician is now standard on select 2014 Western Star truck models, and Eaton's UltraShift PLUS automated transmission is now available on the 4800
Electronic Air-Processing Technology August 1, 2014 Meritor WABCO announced a North American first at Mid-America, a new system that integrates advanced technologies to increase fuel economy
Automated Transmissions to Dominate August 1, 2014 LOUISVILLE, KY -- The rise of the automated mechanical transmission in North America may soon turn into dominance, according to Martin Daum, president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.
Espar Air Heater Burns NG August 1, 2014 New from Espar is the Airtronic NG Commercial, the first natural gas heater for trucks. Compared to previous offerings, the engine and the heating can now be supplied from just one tank.
Navistar Remote Diagnostics Enhanced August 1, 2014 Navistar has integrated Mitchell 1 Repair-Connect.net and in-bay service tools from Nexiq and Noregon into its OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system. It promises increased vehicle uptime and improved management efficiency.
Battery Protection, Cold Weather Starts August 1, 2014 Idle Smart's patented automatic engine start/stop tool has two new features, Battery Protect to ensure starting power and Cold Weather Guard to prevent starting issues after long idle periods in cold temperatures.
Ultracapacitor for Medium-Duty Trucks August 1, 2014 Maxwell Technologies now offers its ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module for medium-duty diesel trucks. The new Ultra 31/900 can eliminate jump-starts and decrease cost of ownership in class 3 through 6 trucks
ALJEX PLUS PROMILES December 3, 2013 Aljex integrates with ProMiles for accurate and reasonably priced truckload mileage calculations. Users can now access ProMiles within the Aljex application to calculate the miles of a given load for pricing and dispatch.