Jack Roberts (CCJ)BusinessMichelin expands Roadside Emergency services with OnCall 2.0Michelin has dramatically expanded its OnCall Emergency Tire Service with today’s launch of OnCall 2.0 at the ATA Show in Orlando, FL, today. Michelin vice president, Vic Kolsch says the enhanced service package is “now about much more than tires.” New aspects for the service include mechanical, towing and tire service features as well as […]October 20, 2013BusinessAlcoa Wheels says new alloy will lead to host of new productsAlcoa has developed a new aluminum alloy that it says will soon allow for the introduction of lighter-weight truck wheels and other heavy-duty vehicle components. Alcoa Wheels Vice President, Merrick Murphy, speaking today at the ATA Show in Orlando, FL, noted that 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of Alcoa, and the 65th […]October 20, 2013BusinessJ.J. Keller now compatible with Apple iPhone and iPadJ.J. Keller announced at the ATA Show in Orlando, FL, today that its E-Log and Fleet Management Systems are now even more flexible because they are now approved by, and completely compatible with Apple products, including iPhone and iPad. “This means that fleets now have the unique freedom to choose the device they or combination […]October 19, 2013BusinessPressure Pro announces “next step TPMS system at ATAPressurePro says it is the next level in tire pressure monitoring sytems at the ATA Show in Orlando, FL, today. Going beyond simple pressure monitoring, Jason Zaroor, director of sales, for the company, says Pressure Pro offers fleets a full suite of features including tire temperature data, data logging, telematics and remote monitoring. “Pressure Pro […]October 19, 2013BusinessLInkeDrive debuts PedalCoach fuel economy software at ATALinkeDrive says its new PedalCoach driver-focused fuel economy software can save fleets “a nickel a mile” in fuel costs. Company founder and CEO Jeff Baer says PedalCoach reads and analyzes data from a commerical vehicle’s J1939 canbus to deliver “unique and appropriate fuel economy targets” for drivers to aim for in daily driving. The software, […]October 19, 2013BusinessNavistar wins latest court battleA federal court on Friday dismissed a challenge from three of the world’s largest heavy truck makers aimed at voiding emissions compliance certificates granted to Navistar from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The “certificates of conformity” allowed Navistar to make and sell non-complaint model engines while being assessed a fine on each one sold. The […]October 19, 2013TrucksDoug Pierce shows the 2014 TerraStar 4×4Doug Pierce walked us around the Black Beauty TerraStar 4×4 and talked about why the truck should be the Truck of the Year. The video is below.October 18, 2013BusinessAlan Fennimore shows the Kenworth T880Kenworth’s Alan Fennimore showed us around the Kenworth T880 and talked about some of its features. The video is below.October 18, 2013BusinessFreightliner execs personally deliver 25,000th Schneider truckFew things say “thank you” like a big truck. Make it a big orange truck loaded with the latest technologies and driver features, and you’ve got reason to celebrate. Such was the case in Green Bay, Wis., today when representatives from Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, paid a visit to customer […]October 16, 2013BusinessPlaying FavoritesThe one question I get asked more than any other as a truck journalist is some variation on, “Which truck is your favorite?” And it’s not just drivers, fleet managers or industry figures who want to know: My parents, my cousins, my friends have all asked me at one time or another which truck is […]October 16, 2013Previous PagePage 57 of 151Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.BusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerCybersecurityNMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technologyBusinessKandel Transport acquired by Nagle CompaniesFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
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