2022 TMC
NACFE Touts Electric Terminal Tractors
ORLANDO, Fla. — As fleets consider introducing battery-electric trucks into their freight operations, electric terminal tractors can make a great first step on that journey, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
TMC Readies Study on Reefer Trailers
ORLANDO, Fla. – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said its upcoming report on refrigerated trailers can help fleets stay competitive and regulatory-compliant.
Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect Partner to Form Utility Connect
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trailer solutions firm Phillips Connect has teamed up with Utility Trailers to form Utility Connect, which matches a re-engineered version of Utility’s proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox.
Decisiv Unveils New Services
ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv has unveiled new services designed to help fleets and service providers streamline service operations.
East Launches Its New Horizon Round-Bottom Trailer
ORLANDO, Fla. — East Manufacturing launched its new round-bottom trailer — Horizon — designed for agricultural use as well as aggregate, sand and gravel load.
Reports: Q4 Uptime Increases, but Service Costs Rise
ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleets experienced a 14.2% increase in labor costs related to maintenance and repairs year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2021, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Decisiv revealed in a report March 6.
ConMet eMobility, Carrier Transicold Announce Commercial Partnership
ORLANDO, Fla. — ConMet eMobility and Carrier Transicold announced their commercial partnership and upcoming supply agreements as the companies are setting plans to increase sales of the PreSet Plus eHub.
SAF-Holland Developing TRAKr E-Axles for North America
ORLANDO, Fla.— SAF-Holland Group announced it began market and product development of trailer electric axles on real-world applications for the North American market.