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Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne smart trailer platform can read any sensor on the trailer, change and control tire pressure, enable camera setups on the trailer, and provide driver alerts connect to the driver.
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Orange EV is developing new electric terminal trucks designed to meet the increased cargo handling and lifting demands required by port and rail intermodal operations.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers T-Series and E-Series certification tests that verify the proficiency of professional service technicians who work on medium-heavy trucks and equipment.
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The work truck event returns in person to Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 8–11, 2022, with an expanded format, new branding, and a familiar keynote speaker.
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American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear praised trucking’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and the pending infrastructure bill at the TMC Fall Meeting.
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Alcoa Wheel introduced a new forged aluminum dual valve wheel, which it said addresses challenges with increasingly popular tire pressure monitoring systems.
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The Watchman wheel-end sensor technology will be an available option on Tiremaax Pro and Pro-LB tire pressure control systems. Hendrickson said it is scheduled to launch in early 2022.
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Bendix said it developed its new AD-HFI air dryer with electronic pressure controls capabilities to provide more dry air for the systems that today’s trucks depend on; increase energy efficiency, and improve air system diagnostics.
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Transtex’s Edge TopKit+ system, featuring aerodynamic side and top rear fairings and mud flaps, has been pre-approved to meet California Air Resources Board emissions standards for 2021 to 2023 model year heavy-duty trailers.
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The van introduces new technology to Class 3 medium-duty trucks, including a heat pumpâ€based thermal management system and steerâ€byâ€wire capability.
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TMC’s upcoming research projects will assess vehicle alignment impacts on fuel consumption and electro-mechanical braking systems.
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Two benchmarking reports show fleets are running more miles between breakdowns or unscheduled repairs, while the cost of parts and labor for those repairs is up.
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TSE Brakes announced a new smart air brake actuator that can diagnose brake issues in real time, including many that can lead to trailer fires.
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Doleco USA introduced a double-decking systems for trailers and containers that can allow fleets to double payload capacity, and which Doleco said has advantages over existing systems in the market.
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Peterson Manufacturing said the distribution module of its new modular electrical harness system is the key component of the design, as it uses a circuit board as the junction box, which keeps it flexible, compact, and fully protected from moisture intrusion.
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Link Mfg. said it plans to bring to market next year a family of automated ROI self-steer and non-steer auxiliary suspension systems that will "increase asset utilization, reduce training time, improve safety, and will be compatible with OEM and aftermarket integration."
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The power behind ConMet’s zero-emission trailer comes from its Preset Plus Electric Hub. The in-wheel electric motor is paired with a ConMet PreSet Plus hub assembly, engineered to capture wasted braking energy and repurpose it as electricity.
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DAT Freight & Analytics has added the Loadsure per-load insurance offering to the DAT network, a marketplace for spot truckload freight.
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Penske is piloting an 800 kilowatt hour battery system powered by Stem's Athena smart energy storage software at Penske's heavy-duty truck charging sites in Ontario, California.
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During The Machinery Haulers Association’s 2021 Safety and Security Conference, Trans-System’s CIO shared three easy ways fleets can boost their cybersecurity efforts.
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Roush CleanTech’s Zero-Emission Battery Electric Vehicle will be available during Innovation in Motion, where attendees can experience and drive the latest electric vehicles and technologies for fleet.
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Offsite audits are up and carriers must be prepared to submit all records electronically within 48 hours – or face the consequences. What’s a carrier to do? Our pre-recorded, on-demand webinar: Manage the Shift in DOT Recordkeeping will tell you what you need to know.
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The Auto Care Association is calling for members of Congress to enact Right to Repair legislation that includes the commercial vehicle repair industry.
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Learn about nuclear verdicts, preventing crashes, truck safety technology, and meet some of the most forward-thinking truck safety professionals in the country at the upcoming virtual Fleet Safety Experience event.
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