VMRS Adoption Seen as Critical to Solving Parts Inefficiencies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Getting manufacturers in the trucking industry to adopt Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards, or VMRS, is currently under way and would go a long way toward greatly improving efficiencies in the parts supply chain, industry experts say.
February 28, 2017Cooper Manages to Juggle Goals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cooper Tires increased commercial vehicle tire sales by 13% in 2016 over the previous year, largely by selling trailer tires to trailer makers and replacement units in the aftermarket, a company executive said.
February 28, 2017Noregon, PeopleNet Offer Health, Safety Monitoring Technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Noregon and PeopleNet announced they are teaming up to deliver a new, real-time health and safety monitoring technology for all heavy-duty truck makes and models.
February 28, 2017Denso to Launch Replacement Aftertreatment Devices in March
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Denso Products and Services Americas Inc., an affiliate of Denso Corp., will begin accepting orders for its new diesel particulate filter and diesel oxidation catalyst replacement products for heavy-duty trucks in March, the company said.
February 28, 2017Stoughton Standardizes Components, Plans New Refrigerated Trailer for 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Stoughton Trailers announced it redesigned both its sheet-and-post and composite trailers with some standardized components to improve operational aspects. Also, it offers a retrofit kit of its redesigned rear impact guard that is standard on all of its new trailers.
February 28, 2017Mack Offers Free Trial of Telematics, Launches Real-Time Updates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mack Trucks announced a free 30-day trial of its fleet management services provided in conjunction with Telogis, and, separately, launched a series of performance-related over-the-air updates.
February 28, 2017Auction of Donated Truck Will Raise Funds to Fight Sex Trafficking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Phoenix truck dealer has organized a campaign to build a special “Everyday Heroes” tractor that will be sold at a June 20 Ritchie Bros. auction, with the proceeds being donated to a group fighting sex trafficking.
February 28, 2017Navistar Debuts International A26 at TMC, 12.4-Liter Engine for Highway Tractors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Navistar Inc. moved to re-establish its standing in the engine business by unveiling a new 12.4-liter power plant, the International A26, designed for usage in the company’s two newest over-the-road trucks, LT and RH.
February 27, 2017Cummins Offers New Drain Intervals, More Mobile Information
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Engine maker Cummins Inc. introduced a handful of new diagnostic and service-related options for customers, including extended drain intervals through a free oil-sampling program, a real-time engine-monitoring service, remote software updates and a mobile app that provides access to information on fault codes.
February 27, 2017Michelin Expands Tire Maintenance Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Upgrades to its tire maintenance program and adding RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification Technology, to its truck tires and retreads represent a continued expansion of Michelin Americas Truck Tires’ products and services and are intended to put its emergency road service “out of business,” an executive with the company said.
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