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Playing Favorites
The 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, 2013
Business
Hogebuilt debuts two stainless-steel half-tandem fenders
Hogebuilt has introduced two new stainless-steel half-tandem fenders to its portfolio. The handcrafted 430 bright anneal option features a 3-inch side flange and complements the existing 304 mirror-finish fender line. The BA500HT mirror-shine product is available with a 25½-inch drop, and the BA505HT low rider comes with a 31-inch drop. Hogebuilt also recently expanded its […]
October 16, 2013
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Infographic: What is the biggest highway safety threat?
Using data from the DOT, here’s an infographic presenting highlights on fault in fatal truck-car crashes and the main causes.
October 16, 2013
Business
OOIDA says New York’s out-of-state reg fees harm interstate commerce
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is legally challenging New York’s mandate that out-of-state trucks pay registration fees to operate on state highways.
October 15, 2013
Business
Jost fifth wheels now optional equipment on International trucks
JOST International fifth wheels will be available as factory installed options on International trucks manufactured by Navistar. Published JOST data book assemblies will include their cast iron, lightweight, cab actuated release and low lube product offerings. JOST fifth wheels can now be spec’d as a factory installed option on all major U.S. heavy truck brands. […]
October 15, 2013
Business
Pennsylvania Kenworth dealer opens revamped facility
Kenworth of Pennsylvania has opened a parts and service location at a newly renovated facility in York, Pa., that offers easy access to U.S. Highway 30 and U.S. Interstate 83. Kenworth of Pennsylvania’s newly renovated 4,500 square-foot facility has two service bays for service and PACCAR engine support, 2,500 square-feet of parts storage and display […]
October 15, 2013
Business
5. Platform independence
Perhaps only a decade ago, the possibility of operating a business as complex and dynamic as trucking from any location, using any device, seemed farfetched. This is not only possible today but in many respects has become expected. In 2011, QDI made a strategic decision to embrace the cloud computing model. As such, the Web […]
October 15, 2013
Business
4. Extensibility
Every individual has preferences for how they want their technology to function. Just as people customize their personal devices, they want their work experience to be more visual and interactive according to their tastes. Changing or customizing business applications to fit individual needs has traditionally been too expensive to consider. Modern approaches to software design […]
October 15, 2013
Business
3. Compelling experience
In many respects, the user experience has become more important than what the software actually does. Users become engaged with technology when they are guided through a process and given immediate feedback. Winnipeg, Canada-based petroleum hauler Paul’s Hauling created a new user experience for its drivers by working with three technology providers to create a […]
October 15, 2013
Business
2. Consumable analytics
Transportation providers rarely lack information. In fact, the greater challenge is having too much to manage effectively. Today’s advanced TMS technology pulls data in from numerous external systems. With that constant stream of information, busy executives, managers and drivers have to be able to consume it quickly. Business intelligence tools can make information — and […]
October 15, 2013
Business
1. Engaging workflow
Just as employees are constantly engaged with technology in their personal lives they want their work experience to be equally as engaging. Information is constantly “pushed” to their smart phones and tablets through alerts and notifications. Push notifications direct users into apps and automatically log them into a server. Information is personalized. The next step […]
October 15, 2013
Business
Meritor “Goes Pink” for breast cancer awareness
For the third consecutive year, Meritor is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October. The company demonstrated its commitment to the “Go Pink” movement on Oct. 12 and 13 when Meritor MotorSports-sponsored truck driver Ellen Lohr raced a pink-wrapped Buggyra truck in the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Truck Racing Championship in Le Mans, […]
October 15, 2013
Business
Volvo debutes XE11 Fuel Efficiency powertrain package
Volvo Trucks expanded its XE – exceptional efficiency – powertrain package lineup with the introduction today of XE11 for its 11-liter Volvo D11 engine. Available on Volvo VNM and VNL models and rated up to 80,000 lbs. GCWR, XE11 is ideal for less-than-truckload, distribution, bulk haul and other regional applications. The powertrain package improves fuel […]
October 15, 2013
Business
Preventing cargo theft: Educate drivers on best practices, what to do when followed
What you can teach your drivers to do on the road to prevent becoming a cargo theft victim, such as not talking about their loads, and what they should do if they think they’re being followed.
October 15, 2013
Business
Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK 40 Tandem Axle named PACE Award finalist
Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) announced today that its Spicer AdvanTEK 40 tandem axle has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 Automotive News PACE Awards, marking the third consecutive year a Dana technology has been so honored. The PACE Awards are one of the the automotive industry’s premier award recognizing suppliers for superior […]
October 14, 2013
Business
Diesel price down a cent, remains down nearly 30 cents from 2012
The national average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel dropped one cent in the week ended Oct. 14 to $3.834, according to ProMiles’ Fuel Surcharge Index. The national average is 29.2 cents lower than the same week in 2012.
October 14, 2013
Business
Trucking conditions improve in August, but hours impact approaching says FTR
The Trucking Conditions Index, produced monthly by FTR Associates, moved to a reading of 9.52 in August, which FTR is calling “an expected peak” before the conditions begin to deteriorate. Watch out for Washington, too, FTR says.
October 14, 2013
Business
Kalyn Siebert redesigns hydraulic removable gooseneck
Kalyn Siebert’s latest hydraulic removable gooseneck is available in two standard models: the standard Commercial series and the heavy-duty Extreme series. The KSHRG-3-51T, which starts at 18,000 pounds, is available in the Commercial series, while the KSHRG-3-55T, which starts at 19,800 pounds, is available in both the Commercial and Extreme series. The company resdesigned the […]
October 14, 2013
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