New Connectivity, Analytics Options Coming for Detroit-Powered Trucks
Fleets of all sizes that are running Detroit powertrains are about to get access to several new tools that will make it easier to analyze the vast amount of data available from the truck – including not only engine fault code data, but also fuel efficiency and safety data.
Ford Recalls F-150 and 3 Other Models for Seats
The recall, tied to defective attaching bolts, covers more than 94,000 Ford F-150, E-Series, Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles in the U.S.
Five Apps for That: Customizing audio content for the road
Podcasts may be the perfect entertainment option for truckers: They’re mobile, they’re free, and they’re offered in as many genres as you find in periodicals, books and movies.
Cargo theft, tractor-trailer theft down in second quarter
The firm reports 110 tractors and 109 trailers were stolen during the quarter in the U.S. and Canada. When compared to 2016’s second quarter, tractor theft was down 17 percent and trailer theft was down 29 percent.
ELD delay faces big hurdles, even with added co-sponsors
Despite a bill being introduced this month to delay the ELD mandate, Congress appears reluctant to tackle the issue. ATA is also adamant there’s little support for the measure among lawmakers.
Disrupting the disruptors
Detroit looks to differentiate itself through greater, more practical connectivity
The OEM with the best telematics will win: Paper Transport VP
YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – When choosing which brand of truck to buy, connectivity and telematics are playing a larger role in the buying decision, according to Dan Deppeler, vice-president of maintenance for Paper Transport. “This becomes a much more important piece…
Sea creatures travel Canada in customized trailer
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Sea critters from the Vancouver Aquarium are traveling across Canada in style to mark the country’s 150th birthday. Having departed Vancouver in April, the AquaVan 150 is trekking from coast to coast for seven months offering Canadians…
FMCSA to Let Carriers Dispute Crash Fault
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will launch on Aug. 1 a demonstration program that will enable motor carriers to dispute the determination of certain truck crashes as “preventable.”
New Cascadia driving higher penetration of proprietary components
YOUNTVILLE, Cali. – Orders for the new Cascadia have now surpassed those for its predecessor, and buyers of the new truck are increasingly adopting proprietary powertrain components and safety systems. “Within the next couple weeks, we will crest 10,000 builds…