Volvo updates fuel economy packages preview image Trucks Volvo updates fuel economy packages November 10, 2020 Volvo Trucks North America has enhanced the fuel economy packages for its VNL and VNR models. Chief among the changes, the proprietary D13 turbo compound engine is now standard…
Trux Drive app offers loads of dump truck support preview image Software Trux Drive app offers loads of dump truck support November 10, 2020 The new Trux Drive app is building on the first generation of the Trux Now app, offering further support for dump truck drivers, owners and brokers. Available for Android…
DriverConnect integrated with LoadMaster preview image Software DriverConnect integrated with LoadMaster November 10, 2020 Rand McNally’s DriverConnect fleet management platform is now fully integrated with McLeod Software’s LoadMaster enterprise software for carriers, brokers and 3PLs. (Photo: Rand McNally) The DriverConnect platform supports longhaul…
WheelTime app steers to service preview image Software WheelTime app steers to service November 9, 2020 WheelTime has a new mobile app that steers users to the nearest WheelTime service location, complete with details about services and amenities. Users have the option of selecting a…
Hunter Engineering updates the HD tire shop preview image Other, Software, Tires/Wheels Hunter Engineering updates the HD tire shop November 3, 2020 Hunter Engineering has unveiled 20 new or enhanced wheel service products this year, offering a range of support for shops that work with light-duty and heavy-duty tires alike. “This…
Goodyear expands off-highway tire offerings preview image Tires/Wheels Goodyear expands off-highway tire offerings November 2, 2020 Goodyear has expanded its off-highway large haulage lineup with the RH-4A+ tire, designed to address hard rock underfoot conditions. The tire features an extra-deep E-4+ tread depth with a…
Mack adds CarPlay, updates seats preview image Other, Software Mack adds CarPlay, updates seats November 2, 2020 The latest features introduced by Mack Trucks are designed specifically with driver comfort in mind. Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite truck models are now available with Apple CarPlay for Mack…
Dashcam, satellite radio, nav system in one preview image Other Dashcam, satellite radio, nav system in one October 29, 2020 Rand McNally’s OverDryve 8 Pro II offers a single tool for navigating, playing SiriusXM radio, recording dashcam footage, calling and texting hands-free, and web browsing. Reportedly triple the speed…
Bridgestone rolls out retread drive tire preview image Tires/Wheels Bridgestone rolls out retread drive tire October 28, 2020 Bridgestone Americas is expanding its Bandag MaxTread line of tires to include the FuelTech Drive retread for drive wheels. The SmartWay-verified, closed-shoulder retread is designed for over-the-road service, using…
Mack updates MP 8HE engine preview image Engines/Drivetrains Mack updates MP 8HE engine October 27, 2020 The newest 13-liter Mack MP 8HE engine will offer 3% better fuel economy than the current model. A Mack Anthem spec’d with extended chassis fairings and a Mack HE+…
FlowBelow AeroKit for Mack Anthem preview image Other FlowBelow AeroKit for Mack Anthem October 26, 2020 FlowBelow Tractor AeroKits will soon be available as a factory-installed option on Mack Anthem highway models, boosting fuel efficiency up to a reported 2.23%. The systems will be available…
Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform preview image Software Carrier Transicold updates eSolutions platform October 23, 2020 Carrier Transicold has updated its eSolutions telematics platforms used to monitor refrigerated trucks and trailers, adding a new web-based dashboard that delivers critical information. The platform delivers information about…
Comdata enhances controls to combat fuel fraud preview image Software Comdata enhances controls to combat fuel fraud October 16, 2020 Comdata’s next generation of Enhanced Authorization Controls are designed to help protect fleets from losses relating to fuel fraud. The system now combines real-time truck locations, tank capacity, and…
Shell unveils e-fluid portfolio preview image Lubes/Fluids Shell unveils e-fluid portfolio October 16, 2020 Shell has unveiled a portfolio of E-fluids to support battery-electric and fuel cell electric powertrains. The Shell E-Fluids for commercial vehicles include e-transmission fluids, e-greases, and battery thermal fluids. Commercial…
Drivewyze Safety+ brings customizable alerts into the cab preview image Software Drivewyze Safety+ brings customizable alerts into the cab October 15, 2020 The new Safety+ service from Drivewyze is bringing customizable proactive driving alerts and coaching features into the cab. The messages are delivered through the same Drivewyze software platform powering…