Wabash Commercial Trailer Segment Uses Technology and Dealers to Remain Vital
ATLANTA — Wabash National Corp. is diversifying from the dry van business, a recent Investors Day presentation made clear. But at the same time, the company’s commercial trailer products segment is gaining dealers and pushing ahead with new designs.
Lion Sets Class 8 Electric Truck Production for Fall
ATLANTA — The Lion Electric Co. wants to demystify electric commercial vehicles for its customers.
Yokohama Introduces Two Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires
ATLANTA — Yokohama Tire debuted two new SmartWay-verified, low-rolling-resistance tires at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting here March 19.
Truck-Lite Debuts Updated Trailer Tracking
ATLANTA — Truck-Lite introduced the second generation of its Road Ready trailer-tracking service, which features a new, smaller master control unit that offers either solar or hard-wired power options, the company said.
Ancra Cargo Presents Automated Decking System
ATLANTA — Ancra Cargo, a manufacturer of cargo securement equipment, introduced an automated decking system at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.
Gorilla Safety Launches Fleet Management App
ATLANTA — Gorilla Safety introduced an app designed to improve fleet management at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 19.
Bridgestone Campaign to Educate Fleets on Retreading Tires
ATLANTA — Bridgestone Americas is launching a campaign to help educate fleets about and dispel common myths regarding retreading tires, the company announced.
ATA’s Chris Spear Rouses Crowd at TMC Kickoff Breakfast
ATLANTA — Technical and maintenance professionals play an important role in shaping the trucking industry’s image, according to American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear.
Navistar Opens Distribution Center, Expands Last-Minute Parts Availability
ATLANTA — Navistar International Corp. said the opening of a new parts distribution center in Memphis, Tenn., will enable it to guarantee overnight delivery of parts to dealers who place orders as late as 11 p.m. Eastern time the previous night.
Design Interactive Expands Virtual Reality Training to Mobile Devices
ATLANTA — Design Interactive announced that its Augmentor virtual and augmented reality technician training system is available for Apple and Android mobile devices.