Rush Unveils Online Shopping Tool for Parts
ATLANTA— Rush Enterprises unveiled RushCare Parts Connect, an online system for ordering parts, at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 18.
March 18, 2019HDNABI North America Brake Industry Opens US Plant
ATLANTA — Privately held HDNABI North America Brake Industry announced it would begin manufacturing air disc brakes and axles for the North American heavy-duty vehicle market from a plant in Norcross, Ga.
March 18, 2019Aftermarket Industry Representatives Ask for Equal Access to Repair Data
ATLANTA — Equal access to vehicle repair data can help level the playing field with original equipment manufacturers, according to aftermarket industry representatives.
March 18, 2019TMC Council Asks for Input on Mirrorless Systems for Trucks
ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council’s Cab & Control Study Group is asking for input as the trucking industry begins exploring use of sensors, cameras and video monitors in lieu of mirrors on trucks.
March 18, 2019Aperia Adds Predictive Intelligence to Halo Product
ATLANTA — Aperia Technologies Inc. announced the rollout of Halo Connect, a connectivity platform that marks a shift to predictive tire maintenance.
March 18, 2019Omnitracs Executive Urges Carriers to Migrate to ELDs From Older E-Logs
ATLANTA — Tom Cuthbertson, vice president of regulatory affairs at Omnitracs, encouraged fleets to complete their transition from older systems to electronic logging devices.
March 18, 2019Component Supplier Hadley Introduces Lightweight Barrier Parts
ATLANTA — Vehicle component supplier Hadley on March 17 introduced a new line of lightweight, lower-cost thermoform barrier products, made of high density polyethylene.
March 18, 2019Michelin Introduces Agilis CrossClimate Tire for Light Trucks, Commercial Delivery Vans
ATLANTA — Michelin North America Inc. introduced an all-season, heavy-duty tire for light trucks and delivery vans geared to small business owners and commercial fleets.
March 18, 2019Ioxus Enables Wireless Management for Battery Support System
ATLANTA — Ioxus, a supplier of power management systems based on its ultracapacitor technology, has introduced wireless controls for its uStart battery support module.
March 18, 2019Trimble, Decisiv Partner to Connect Fleets With Repair Data From Service Providers
ATLANTA — Trimble Transportation has partnered with Decisiv to streamline communications and data sharing between fleet maintenance shops and their third-party service providers.
March 18, 2019