Upcoming NACV Show Sells Out Exhibition Space
The North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 announced that it has officially sold out its 365,000 square feet of net exhibition space. The inaugural edition of the commercial vehicle industry trade show takes place from Sept. 25-28 in Atlanta.
Wabco Acquires Active Steering Technology Supplier
Wabco Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire RH Sheppard Co., a supplier of commercial vehicle technologies, including vehicle steering capabilities, such as active steering technology.
US Liner Designs Lightweight Scuff Liner
US Liner Company has introduced Bad Wolf Scuff, a product line designed in response to customer needs for a better recycled scuff liner material.
‘Honky Tonk Nighttime Man’: Talent search finalist Michael Lochmiller
Lochmiller hauls for System Transport out of a home base in Las Vegas. In this edition of Overdrive Radio hear Red Eye Radio’s Eric Harley talk music, trucking and life with the driver.
Garmin Offers Suite of Truck Solutions Through Navigation Device
Garmin International has introduced the dēzl 580 LMT-S navigation device for trucks, offering built in- Wi-Fi for updates and a suite of truck solutions that can include hours of service compliance
Rand McNally updates GPS, ELD and dashboard device product lines
Rand McNally announced at GATS the release of its updated GPS device, the TND 540; a smaller-screen version of its Overdryve Pro dashboard device; and an ELD connector that is compatible with the company’s TND 740, the DC 200 S.
Showing at GATS: Documentary highlighting dependence on trucking, nation’s crumbling freight infrastructure
Three showings of an all-new documentary, “Be Prepared to Stop,” relaying trucking’s importance to the motoring public — and the nation’s and industry’s dependence on a dated and long-neglected highway system — will be held at the Great American Truc…
Photos: Operators showcase custom working, show trucks at GATS Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish trucks began rolling into the Great American Trucking Show Wednesday. See photos of some of the competitors here. Check back throughout the week for more Pride & Polish and GATS coverage.
Chinese Company to Test Autonomous Trucks in Arizona
TuSimple, a Chinese autonomous truck startup, has chosen Tucson, Arizona, as the site of its autonomous truck development and testing.
New Garmin commercial nav unit interoperable with Garmin ELD
Break planning and dispatch tools are enabled by the connection, with Garmin’s commercial-nav features enhanced. The new Dezl 580 LMT-S is being introduced with a suggested retail of $299.99.