Shannon to head Volvo, Mack Financial Services’ North American operations
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Patrick Shannon has been named president of Volvo Financial Services and Mack Financial Services, North American region. He will take over the role July 1, Volvo and Mack announced, and will oversee financial services for the U.S., C…
Hyliion, Tortoise Merge, Combined Company Listed on NYSE
Hyliion Inc. has announced it intends to merge with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., an acquisition company that focuses on the energy sector and decarbonizing commercial transportation.
Rand McNally Introduces ClearDryve Headphones, Headsets for Drivers
Rand McNally recently debuted new ClearDryve wireless stereo headphones for commercial truck drivers that convert into mono headsets through removal of one earcup, providing flexibility for over-the-road drivers.
Whip Around, RTA Fleet Management Software Partner
Whip Around and RTA Fleet Management Software recently integrated their solutions to improve maintenance and compliance processes for customers.
Trimble unveils hardware-as-a-service bundles
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble is offering a new hardware-as-a-service option that’s available in four bundles, which fleets can use to purchase hardware and software, and upgrade without upfront capital investments. It’s the first time its hardware…
Speedy’s latest graffiti trailers take aim at racism
TORONTO, Ont. – As racial tensions mount south of the border, a Canadian fleet is using two trailers to deliver a message of solidarity. Speedy Transport’s Everyone vs. Racism graffiti project will see two trailers decorated by artist Jessey Pacho, whi…
Falcon Equipment expands product line
SURREY, B.C. – Falcon Equipment has added Beauroc dump bodies to its line, as its exclusive dealer in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It has also become a Parker Motion and Control Technologies OEM. Beauroc manufactures dump bodies for Classe…
Pride & Polish Weekly Video Encore, No. 10: Gary Salisbury’s 1979 Kenworth W900A
Up this week at No. 10 is Gary Salisbury’s 1979 Kenworth W900A, which was shown at the 2011 Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish. When Salisbury bought the truck from its original owner, it had 3 million miles on it.
Mack and Volvo Now Offer Geotab Telematics Solutions
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America announced the availability of a new integrated, expandable open telematics platform for fleet managers and drivers.
Struggling small fleets stung by aggressive cash advance lenders
Long before the coronavirus shut down much of the economy, MCA providers were attracting small fleets desperate to make ends meet. Says one such fleet, “It has been a horrible fight for the last eight months trying to fight off all the MCAs as I am now…