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The Internet of Things, explained
When we think of the Internet of Things in trucking today, we tend to focus on the rapidly evolving world of vehicle telematics and prognostication. But, in all likelihood, the reality of this trend will extend much deeper into our lives.
March 13, 2015
Business
Ryder opens new California maintenance facility
Ryder System announced the grand opening of a new maintenance facility in California. The facility, located in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., is positioned inside one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County and provides commercial natural gas and diesel vehicle maintenance for Ryder full service lease and rental customers, mobile maintenance, and a 20-minute […]
March 12, 2015
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Goodyear unveils roadside service smartphone app, new fuel-efficient steer tire
The Fuel Max LHS complements the Fuel Max LHD G505D, Goodyear’s fuel-efficient long-haul drive tire, introduced in October. The new Smart Tech app is designed to add efficiency to its roadside service programs and to provide the driver, the fleet and dealer personnel immediate access to the progress of a service call.
March 4, 2015
Business
Roadmaster introduces new tire, finalizes National Fleet Account Program plans
Roadmaster, a division of Cooper Tire, released its new RM272 tire at TMC’s Annual Meeting in Nashville. drop-deck trailers. The new tire features a new tread design and compounding that provides improved treadwear and protection against cutting and chipping.
February 18, 2015
Business
Meritor previews tractor-specific tire pressure monitoring system
Meritor is previewing breakthrough technology at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that it says will give fleets greater peace of mind and contribute significant tire cost savings to their bottom lines: A new, tractor-optimized, tire pressure monitoring system.
February 17, 2015
Business
Michelin Tire Care added to Michelin Service Network
Michelin has introduced a new fully digital nationwide tire monitoring program called Michelin Tire Care.
February 15, 2015
Business
Optronics launches SuperLamp technology at TMC
SuperLamp’s coating is designed to be highly resistant to petroleum distillates such as ethylene and propylene engine coolants, diesel fuel, battery acids, brake fluids as well as transmission fluid, organic solvents, methanol, detergents and urea.
February 15, 2015
Business
Kenworth announces 2015 Service Council
Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2015 Kenworth Service Council. The council, which consists of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada, helps promote service and product improvements that enhance Kenworth’s World’s Best customer support program. Members of the 2015 Kenworth Service Council members are: Chairman – Kyle Platt, Fort Wayne Truck […]
February 12, 2015
Business
Smarter rolling: SmartWay tells fleets which tires can save them dough
Truck tires have undergone tremendous changes in the past decade, and the driving force behind many of their new features and capabilities is the EPA’s SmartWay Tire Program. If it’s on the list, it means it helps fuel economy, potentially by as much as 3 percent.
February 11, 2015
Business
Volvo to highlight connected vehicle technology at TMC Annual Meeting
Advanced connected vehicle technologies and fuel-efficient solutions will be featured in the Volvo Trucks booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Feb. 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Volvo will showcase a Volvo VNM 200 model powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and a […]
February 11, 2015
Business
Bridgestone Commercial Tire names new marketing director
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), today announced a new head of marketing for the commercial tire division. As Vice President, Commercial Tire Division, BATO, Marshall Hyzdu takes the reigns leading marketing initiatives for OTR and commercial truck and bus tire products, including Bridgestone, Firestone, Bandag and Dayton brands. “We are […]
February 2, 2015
Business
TMC prepares for 2015 Nashville Meeting and Exhibition
Fuel economy standards, alternative fuels, asset utilization and tire deployment will be among the key topics of discussion at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting, to be held February 16-19 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. “Important information on the latest in technology, regulatory news, industry best practices and […]
February 2, 2015
Business
Registration opens for 2015 Bendix Brake Training School
Bendix has released the 2015 schedule and opened registration for its in-person Bendix Brake Training School. Offered by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, this year’s training school opens Tuesday, March 24, in Owosso, Michigan. Classes are scheduled into November, with a total of 19 sessions in 13 U.S. states and Ontario. […]
January 27, 2015
Business
Bendix On-Line Brake School hits record enrollment
As the Bendix On-Line Brake School nears completion of its second year, the on-line technical training site continues to expand its offerings to a growing number of participants. Since March 2013, when Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC established brake-school.com, the training portal has delivered more than 750,000 courses to registered users. Total registration has reached […]
January 22, 2015
Business
Interstate Battery offers cold weather cranking tips
Did you know cold weather affects auto batteries more than any other engine component? During extreme winter weather conditions, Interstate Batteries encourages motorists to protect and care for that part of the vehicle a driver depends on most every day. Filled with fluid containing mostly water, batteries are susceptible to freezing when the battery is […]
January 15, 2015
Business
NHTSA grants CMA/Double Coin petition for Inconsequential Compliance for tire sidewall markings
CMA and Double Coin Holdings today announced formal notification by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) on December 30, 2014 that they agreed with CMA position that the stated noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. According to NHTSA, no additional obligation for providing a remedy or notification is required. NHTSA established a decision with […]
January 6, 2015
Business
PACCAR Leasing names 2014 Service Managers of the Year
Robert Elliott of Rush Truck Leasing in Tampa Bay, Fla.,  and Buddy Newton of MHC Truck Leasing in Colorado Springs, Colo., have been named PACCAR Leasing Company’s (PacLease) Peterbilt and Kenworth service managers of the year. The awards were presented at PACCAR Leasing’s maintenance management seminar recently held in Anaheim, Calif. Regional winners included: • […]
December 19, 2014
Business
What technicians wish you knew about truck maintenance
Top technicians say they would like more fleets to request basic training from either dealerships or the OEMs when they buy new units.
December 15, 2014
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