Carrier Transicold ready to offer R-452A refigerant preview image Other Carrier Transicold ready to offer R-452A refigerant December 15, 2020 Carrier Transicold will make R-452A refrigerant an option in both new and existing models beginning in the first quarter of 2021, covering trailer and diesel truck equipment alike. The new…
Bandag trailer retread pairs with counterparts on tractors preview image Tires/Wheels Bandag trailer retread pairs with counterparts on tractors December 15, 2020 Bridgestone Americas has unveiled a new Bandag retread trailer tire designed specifically to complement the Bridgestone R123 Ecopia drive tire. The Bandag B123 FuelTech trailer retread incorporates a rib…
Volvo gives operators power over engine updates preview image Software Volvo gives operators power over engine updates December 14, 2020 Volvo’s new Driver Display Activation feature places the power over remote engine updates into operator hands, giving drivers the ability to activate over-the-air system updates within minutes. Rather than…
Goodyear regional tires on their way preview image Tires/Wheels Goodyear regional tires on their way December 7, 2020 Goodyear has unveiled a new Fuel Max RSD tire and three new UniCircle retread products — the Fuel Max RSD, Fuel Max RTD and UltraGrip RTD. The Goodyear Fuel…
Goodyear Fuel-Max to maximize fuel efficiency preview image Tires/Wheels Goodyear Fuel-Max to maximize fuel efficiency December 7, 2020 Goodyear’s new Fuel Max LHD 2 tire, to be launched early in 2021, is targeting longhaul fleets that want to boost fuel efficiency. The drive tire is made with a…
Samsara adds live streaming, mask detection preview image Other, Software Samsara adds live streaming, mask detection December 7, 2020 Samsara has introduced three new AI Dash Cam features, including the ability to detect whether drivers are wearing masks. The dual-facing Samsara AI Dash Cams use artificial intelligence to…
International connections boost fleet intelligence preview image Engines/Drivetrains, Software International connections boost fleet intelligence December 7, 2020 International Truck’s Intelligent Fleet Care – a suite of connected vehicle solutions – will become a standard offering for new on-highway vehicles ordered beginning Dec. 15. Building on the…
Cummins X15 connects with Cascadias preview image Engines/Drivetrains, Software Cummins X15 connects with Cascadias December 7, 2020 Cummins has released its first connectivity-enabled X15 Efficiency engine and Endurant HD powertrain for Freightliner Cascadias. Users can take advantage of Cummins’ factory-installed Acumen engine computing module, which connects…
Platform calculates fleet climate impact preview image Software Platform calculates fleet climate impact December 7, 2020 Fleets that want a true measure of their CO2 emissions can gather the data through the Green Your Fleet platform from Bridgestone’s Webfleet Solutions. The tool calculates emissions based…
PermiShare app creates electronic permit book preview image Other, Software PermiShare app creates electronic permit book November 23, 2020 TransReport Services’ PermiShare app offers drivers a mobile electronic permit book, building on the capabilities of a related cloud-based compliance portal for safety and compliance managers. Customer administrators upload…
Diesel tanks for mobile fueling preview image Lubes/Fluids, Other Diesel tanks for mobile fueling November 20, 2020 Transfer Flow has introduced new 50- and 80-gallon diesel fuel tanks that fit full-size pickups, and come with mounting hardware, fuel cap, and a rollover valve – supporting the manual…
Optronics adds eight worklights to lineup preview image Other Optronics adds eight worklights to lineup November 20, 2020 Optronics International has added eight lamps to its catalogue of LED utility and work lights, and now offers 28 different units overall. The new lamps range from utility and…
Cortec additive tackles biodiesel challenges preview image Lubes/Fluids Cortec additive tackles biodiesel challenges November 20, 2020 Cortec is tackling a series of challenges with biodiesel through the release of its new M-707 additive. Additives are needed to prevent corrosion, but also to stabilize fuel, handle…
JW Speaker plug-and-play headlight for Peterbilts preview image Other JW Speaker plug-and-play headlight for Peterbilts November 20, 2020 JW Speaker is highlighting the looks of Peterbilt 388, 389 and 567 trucks with its new Model 9600 POD Light Series drop-in replacement headlight. The units come in…
FlowBelow wheel covers to be standard on Cascadia preview image Tires/Wheels FlowBelow wheel covers to be standard on Cascadia November 20, 2020 FlowBelow locking aerodynamic wheel covers will be standard on Freightliner Cascadia trucks beginning in January 2021. The news comes as the supplier and Daimler Trucks North America sign an…