Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+ preview image Software Drivewyze adds cargo theft alerts to Safety+ May 24, 2022 Drivewyze is adding cargo theft alerts to its Safety+ service by teaming up with Verisk – the company behind the CargoNet theft prevention and recovery network. Drivers who approach…
SmartDrive Protect keeps artificial eyes on the road and drivers preview image Software SmartDrive Protect keeps artificial eyes on the road and drivers May 24, 2022 Solera’s SmartDrive Protect is a new video-based system that gives small fleets a tool to exonerate themselves from collisions, reward safe driving, and coach driver habits. The AI-based technology…
Omnitracs One platform upgraded preview image Software Omnitracs One platform upgraded May 24, 2022 Solera has made a series of updates to its Omnitracs One fleet management program, integrating several tools. The platform will now integrate with an unlimited number of third-party mobile…
Other Eaton combines tech to protect electric vehicle circuits May 24, 2022 Eaton has unveiled a battery disconnect unit (BDU) that can be combined with upgraded Breaktor circuit protection to support electrified vehicles. The BDU essentially serves as an on/off switch…
Eaton introduces 48-volt DC-DC converters preview image Other Eaton introduces 48-volt DC-DC converters May 19, 2022 Eaton has unveiled a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters that can be used to power accessories like antilock brakes and lighting. Unlike competing products, these converters will also operate…
Attrix to coach fleets in green transportation preview image Other, Software Attrix to coach fleets in green transportation May 18, 2022 Attrix Technologies is now offering fleets coaching in energy management, subsidized by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ Transportez Vert green transportation program. Led by energy transition specialist…
Detroit adds active braking to side guard monitors preview image Software, Trucks Detroit adds active braking to side guard monitors May 18, 2022 Detroit is expanding the Detroit Assurance suite of safety systems to include Active Side Guard Assist (ASGA) – offering support from an electronic co-driver during low-speed, passenger-side turns. Beginning production…
Blue Bird unveils Class 5-6 EV platform preview image Blue Bird unveils Class 5-6 EV platform May 13, 2022 Blue Bird, known for its school buses, has unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform to support step vans, specialty vehicles, and motor homes. The modular designs allow for…
Drivewyze adds two more states to electronic inspection pilot preview image Drivewyze adds two more states to electronic inspection pilot May 4, 2022 California and Nevada are the latest jurisdictions to sign on to Drivewyze’s electronic inspections pilot program, to help expedite trips through weigh stations. The states join Kansas, Maryland, Maine, New…
NAL Insurance program to help clients establish Healthy Fleet preview image NAL Insurance program to help clients establish Healthy Fleet April 29, 2022 NAL Insurance is helping its clients embrace healthier lifestyles with the new Healthy Fleet wellness program. The initiative combines several resources and insights from a nutritionist to guide individualized…
Dayco serpentine belt kits designed for quicker installation preview image Dayco serpentine belt kits designed for quicker installation April 29, 2022 Dayco’s new line of heavy-duty serpentine belt kits feature a two-piece tensioner designed to reduce installation time. The kits are specifically designed for Detroit DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines,…
Vanguard unveils all-Canadian refrigerated body preview image Trucks Vanguard unveils all-Canadian refrigerated body April 26, 2022 There’s a new kid on the refrigerated truck body block. At Truck World, CIMC Vanguard introduced its exclusively Canadian Polar Globe refrigerated truck body, expanding customer choices in an extremely…
Thermo King sets Precedent with S-750i trailer refrigeration unit preview image Trailers Thermo King sets Precedent with S-750i trailer refrigeration unit April 20, 2022 Thermo King’s Precedent S-750i trailer refrigeration unit has been unveiled to support longhaul and local food distribution alike – featuring electrification, integrated shore power, embedded telematics, and refrigerant with…
International MV Series updated for snowplows preview image Trucks International MV Series updated for snowplows April 14, 2022 Navistar has updated its International MV Series of trucks to support snowplow applications, improving packaging for easier integrations and adding multiple safety features and other enhancements. A 14,700-lb. front…
Mack calculator easing range anxiety around electric refuse vehicles preview image Software Mack calculator easing range anxiety around electric refuse vehicles April 7, 2022 Mack Trucks is helping to relieve any range anxiety among electric vehicle users with a new range calculator that simulates real-world waste collection routes. The details help customers plan…