PeopleNet and Noregon Partner on Predictive Remote Diagnostics
PeopleNet and Noregon are extending a partnership to deliver a new, real-time solution for vehicle-performance and safety monitoring for all heavy-duty truck makes and models. The two companies announced the deal this week at the American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
Participants shed major pounds with 10 Pound Challenge
LONDON, Ont. – Healthy Trucker announced recently that since the 10 Pound Challenge started on January 1, participants have lost a total of more than 579 pounds. “Out of hundreds of participants, we had 70 participants logging their results online, and…
Drivers play a major role in reducing fuel mileage
At the core of any training program for drivers is the need to repeat, repeat, and repeat. That repetition makes practice permanent, not necessarily perfect. So, the need to monitor, assess, and hone training programs is as important as the…
Why I embraced the switch to e-logs
I’ve been running on electronic logs for a while now and I have to say, I’m sorry I didn’t get them sooner. Contrary to some of the fear mongering going around, I haven’t lost any money due to lack of…
Debunking the ‘economies of scale’ myth
‘Economies of scale’ is a phrase I hate. I don’t think it has any place in a service industry, especially ours. Obviously, it fits the manufacturing sector. Set up tooling to constant settings, use the same mass-purchased raw materials and…
Great Dane strengthens rear impact guard, explores telematics
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Great Dane unveiled product updates at the spring meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council, including a safer rear impact guard. The new rear impact guard passes the 30% offset test, ensuring protection for motorists who collide…
NAL Insurance, CarriersEdge reveal details about Driving for Profit seminar
LONDON, Ont. – NAL Insurance and CarriersEdge announced today that together they are bringing back the half-day workshop, Driving For Profit. The event centers around discussions about best practices uncovered during the 2017 Best Fleets to Drive For program, along…
February truck orders hit 14-month high: ACT
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Heavy- and medium-duty truck orders hit a 14-month high in February, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Classes 5-8 net orders rose to 45,900 units, representing a 12% improvement compared to February 2016. Class 8 orders…
Shell SuperRigs to be held in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – Some of the most spectacular show trucks in the US and Canada will roll into Tulsa, Okla. May 18-20 for the annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition. The event will take place at the Exchange Center at Expo…
Navistar makes leadership appointments
LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has named Persio Lisboa executive vice-president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Lisboa previously held the position of president of operations. The company also announced the retirement of Steven Covey, who has served as senior…