NACFE Announces Study to Research Regional Electric Trucks
ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency on Feb. 23 announced it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential” regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks.
February 23, 2020Costs for Unscheduled Repairs Keep Rising, Report Finds
ATLANTA — The average cost for an unscheduled repair increased 43% between the fourth quarter of 2018 and Q4 2019, according to benchmarking data compiled by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.
February 23, 2020Mitchell 1 Unveils Interactive Feature for Wiring Diagrams
ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced a new interactive feature for its wiring diagrams, which is meant to increase efficiency for technicians conducting diagnostics and repairs.
February 23, 2020Eaton Upgrades Features on IntelliConnect
ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. announced new features for its IntelliConnect remote diagnostics technology that provide near real-time monitoring of vehicle fault codes, prioritizes the critical events and offers action plans created by the company’s technical experts.
February 23, 2020Perspective: Advancing Maintenance Management at TMC
Industry members are arriving in Atlanta this week for American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting with a special focus on advancing maintenance careers.
February 23, 2020AdTra Aims to Unite Zero-Emissions Fuel, Funding and Infrastructure
With little promotional fanfare so far, privately held AdTra intends to offer fleets its platform of fueling technology and fuel.
February 21, 2020Navis to Acquire Assets From Biarri Rail
Navis has reached an agreement to acquire assets from freight railroad software developer Biarri Rail, the company announced Feb. 20.
February 21, 2020Peterbilt Launches Top Customer Service Designation for Dealers
Peterbilt Motors Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced the first 71 dealers to earn its Platinum Service Center certification.
February 20, 2020Kenworth, Meritor Partner on Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks
Kenworth Truck Co., a unit of Paccar Inc., announced it will collaborate with Meritor Inc. on electric powertrain development for its T680E model Class 8 battery-electric vehicles.
February 20, 2020Understanding the Benefits of AI in Fleet Safety Platforms
AI is becoming pervasive across the industry and transforming the way fleets do business. In this webinar we’ll cover how AI has transformed the category of video safety systems, how AI works with other technologies to deliver value, and how fleets can benefit in the long run from implementing AI based technology.
February 20, 2020