Mahle ArcticPro Certified for R134a Service
Mahle Service Solutions’ ArticPro ACX1180C refrigerant handling system is an SAE-certified unit for servicing heavy-duty vehicles that use R134a refrigerant.
Daimler donates $1 million for Hurricane Harvey relief
STUTTGART, Germany – In a joint effort Daimler AG’s US based subsidiaries Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz US International, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Daimler Trucks North America have donated $1 million total to the distressed population coping Hurricane Harvey. The donation will…
Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority extends RFP stage by four months
WINDSOR, Ont. — The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) revealed that it has extended the request for proposals stage for the procurement process by four months. The news came after the WDBA spoke to its proponents about such measures. According to…
Reducing Emissions and Saving Money with Renewable Resources
The current and upcoming increased fuel economy standards can affect fleet budgets considerably, which is why renewable resources are a simple first step in meeting their goals.
Log-editing ‘flexibililty’ in current-generation AOBRD e-logs v. ELDs
At least one company is promoting functionality in its electronic log that allows use in “AOBRD mode” to make edits from the back office account and not leave a trail showing the original log. Problem is, regs require retention of the original log …
Trail King Names New President
Trail King Industries appointed Joe Kolb as president of the trailer manufacturer, replacing Bruce Yakley, who will transition to the role of chief executive officer.
Nationwide brake inspection spree takes place next week
Inspectors will be looking for out-of-adjustment brakes, along with brake system and antilock braking system violations on Brake Safety Day. See the date here…
Consolidated Fastfrate names new director of logistics
WOODBRIDGE, Ont. — Consolidated Fastfrate has named Bill Robinson its new director of logistics. In his new role, Robinson will be reporting directly to Manny Calandrino, president and COO and will be responsible for growing the company’s non-asset based…
Electric Yard Truck Deployed to McDonald’s Distribution Network
Orange EV and The Anderson DuBose Company have deployed the first all-electric Class 8 yard truck in the McDonald’s distribution network.
Will Future Tech Have a Domino Effect on Fleets?
Transportation analyst Rick Mihelic says electric powertrains and autonomous vehicles will only be the beginning of the changes fleets will have to deal with in the near-term future.