Trimble Enhances Integration of TMT Solutions, Adds New Capabilities
Trimble recently announced enhancements for its TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance solutions, as well as new integrations with it KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool.
ZF Launches Wabco Maxxus Air Disc Brakes, Available for International LT and RH series
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems Division recently announced that Navistar has selected Wabco Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes as available equipment for International LT and RH series.
Wireless Carriers Sunset Support for Earlier Technologies
Wireless carriers are planning to sunset portions of their wireless networks that run on 2G and 3G technologies from 2020 to 2022, potentially impacting thousands of mobile devices used in trucking.
Waymo, Tesla to Headline Virtual Fleet Forward Experience
Waymo will outline its plans to integrate its autonomous solutions into the trucking and goods delivery markets. Tesla, along with a fleet client, will share how the EV manufacturer is working with fleets to support their electrification efforts.
Trimble sees video as a liability mitigator
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – When Kent Kelly worked as the fleet manager at a Minnesota food hauling company many years ago, his first video in a vehicle was a VHS cassette deck in the back of a squad car. Today, Kelly is the sales manager at Trimble for Video …
NACFE, RMI Report Offers Electrification Framework Analysis
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), along with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), released a report on a three-prong electrification framework that could make electric trucks a reality in states other than just California.
Mack MD Series Receives Body Builder Support
The all-new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks will be supported by Mack’s extensive body builder resources. Mack MD model information on the Body Builder Portal will be available beginning September 1.
ECONOMIC WATCH: Canada’s spot market volumes continue to rise
TORONTO, Ont. – There were more spot market loads available in Canada in July than June for the first time in Loadlink history, the company reports. Freight demand during a traditionally slow period actually strengthened this July, as freight continued…
Trucking Law: Your remedies when a fleet blacklists you
If you’ve been defamed by a former trucking employer, you have the right to tell your side of the story. In some cases, you have the right to have false information removed from your file maintained by a former employer and from reports maintained by H…
In-Vehicle Communication Standards for Trucks: Where Do We Go With J1939?
The existing SAE J1939 and datalink is the result of work initially started over 30 years ago. What do we need to stress so that the next 30 years of in-vehicle technical evolution will be as valuable as the last 30?