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Truck-Lite debuts real-time trailer light monitoring system
Truck-Lite on released Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., introduces the Light-Out Detection System, which the company says a newly developed microprocessor technology that monitors the LED safety lighting system on trailers. Truck-Lite says this new product will improve safety while protecting against CSA violations and downtime. “As the industry continues to […]
February 28, 2016
Business
SKF debuts new trailer warranty options at TMC
SKF USA is expanding options for its premium wheel end system warranty packages to five or seven years for trailer manufacturers under its SKF Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) program. The company announced the warranty packages Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
February 28, 2016
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Omnitracs, Cummins gearing up for ‘over the air’ engine updates
Omnitracs, in partnership with engine manufacturer Cummins, will be able to send remote updates to engines starting with 2017 models.
February 1, 2016
Business
Watching the wheels: active tire pressure systems coming to drive axles
The Holy Grail of tire pressure management — an integrated system for all 18 wheels — is now within reach, says Scott Perry, vice president of supply management and global fuel products for Ryder System.
January 26, 2016
Business
SmartDrive talks evolution of video, big data analytics with release of SmartIQ Suite
SmartDrive says its new SmartIQ Suite can identify savings opportunities and give fleets prescriptive information to achieve goals in safety, operations and maintenance,
January 18, 2016
Business
Annual TMC conference takes place in Nashville late next month, TMC celebrating 60 years
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council 2016 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Nashville will celebrate the 60th anniversary of TMC.
January 13, 2016
Business
A 6-step guide to make sense of remote diagnostics data
Ken Calhoun has invented a service to analyze fault code data for fleets to prevent problems before they become critical situations.
December 30, 2015
Business
Report details how improved maintenance can increase fuel efficiency
Trucking Efficiency released on Dec. 15 a confidence report the details how routine maintenance can be used to boost fuel economy in Class 8 trucks.
December 15, 2015
Business
Dossier Systems links telematics from GPS Insight to maintenance software
Dossier Systems added a new data provider for Dossier On-Board, a feature that provides odometer and diagnostic information transfer to its Dossier fleet maintenance management software.
December 4, 2015
Business
Shop talk: fleet management systems closely tied to maintenance
The current lineup of fleet maintenance management systems are pre-integrated with telematics and dispatch software to help maximize uptime and efficiency.
December 1, 2015
Business
Mitchell 1 adds 2015 truck repair data to TruckSeries software suite
Mitchell 1 has completed model year 2015 updates to its TruckSeries software suite, covering repair information, labor estimating and diagnostic trouble code procedures for all makes of medium and heavy trucks. TruckSeries is the only comprehensive repair information software suite of its kind available for Class 4-8 trucks, delivering a one-stop, single log-in, all-makes data […]
October 28, 2015
Business
Mack announces new dealer certification program to improve uptime
During a press conference at the 2015 American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, Mack Trucks North America announced its new Mack Certified Uptime Centers, a dealer service certification with a focus maximizing customer service and uptime. Roy said the new program represents a paradigm shift in dealer service throughput, calling it a process […]
October 20, 2015
Business
Kenworth introduces new premium dealer certification program
Kenworth announced its new Kenworth PremierCare Gold Certified program for Kenworth dealerships in North America offering superior levels of service. “Dealers have to have a focused approach on how they maximize uptime,” said Preston Feight, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice president. “We go through a comprehensive certification process for them and then assign them […]
October 17, 2015
Business
Wisconsin Kenworth opens New Windsor facility
On Wednesday September 9th, local truck dealership, Wisconsin Kenworth, held the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new facility located at 4539 Kenworth Drive, Windsor, Wisconsin. The site is just north of the company’s current dealership. Wisconsin Kenworth is a subsidiary of CSM Companies based in Madison. It operates six commercial truck sales and service locations […]
October 5, 2015
Business
Trucking’s technician shortage: Young techs talk how fleets can better recruit them
Five active technicians spoke at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Fall Meeting in Orlando this week, where they were quizzed on why they entered the industry, what motivates them to succeed and mostly importantly, how to recruit their counterparts for similar positions.
September 25, 2015
Business
FedEx Freight scores a clean sweep at TMC’s 2015 SuperTech competition
Teamwork, unwavering support from top management and personal dedication all paid off Wednesday for FedEx Freight as the company’s maintenance division swept all the top honors at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s 2015 SuperTech Technical Challenge.
September 23, 2015
Business
More on ‘right to repair’ agreement: What it means that non-OEM shops have access to repair info
Under the MOU, the independent aftermarket will have access to diagnostic information for all model year 2009 and later vehicles weighing more than 14,000 lbs. This includes wiring diagrams, information locating sensors, the ability to reflash and reset onboard computers, as-built VIN to OE part number information and any specialized tools required to complete vehicle diagnostics.
September 21, 2015
Business
Truck owners, independent shops score win in ‘right to repair’ fight
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on access to heavy-duty service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.
September 15, 2015
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