John Bean announced its V-Series of wheel alignment systems are designed to “help shops reduce alignment times while, at the same time, increase accuracy.”
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...Read the rest of this storyAME International, a provider of wheel service equipment and tools based out of Florida, launched a new product, the Torque Fin, a torque wrench-stabilizing accessory for commercial fleet tire service.
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...Read the rest of this storyThermo King, a global manufacturer of transport temperature-control solutions and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, announced that it will offer an option for its truck and trailer products that will help lower the greenhouse gas footprint for North America customers.
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...Read the rest of this storyV3 Transportation announced the company will be making a donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund in honor of Robert Burton, an owner-operator in the V3 fleet.
Burton was recently named the Expediter of the Year during the Expedite Expo. Burton donated the $500 that accompanied the inaugural award to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, which is a charity dedicated to helping truck drivers whose medical problems have led to financial hardship.
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...Read the rest of this storyScreenshot via TeamRunSmart.com
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">Freightliner Trucks has launched a new version of its Team Run Smart website, an online community with over 48,000 members that truck drivers can use to find information on a variety of topics.
The enhanced website has been updated with an improved user experience, easier access to information, and additional content to assist owner-operators and fleet customers in the business of trucking.
With the Team Run Smart website, visitors can find advice from fellow truckers and dedicated Team Run Smart Pros who share their experiences and offer expertise.
Team Run Smart offers new weekly content on the following topics:
Truck Smart: Information on increasing revenue and uptime through truck operation and maintenanceBusiness Smart: Learning the business side of trucking inside and outLive Smart: Living healthfully while out on the roadFreightliner solicited feedback from the website's current member base and surveyed outside perspectives to update the site for a more user-friendly experience.
“We are committed to continually improving our platform and what better way to do so than by listening first-hand to the trucking community,” said Mike McHorse, on-highway product marketing manager, Freightliner Trucks.
For more information, go to www.teamrunsmart.com.
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...Read the rest of this storyYOUNTVILLE, CA. Daimler Trucks North America offered a glimpse into upcoming advancements of its Detroit Connect system, including over-the-air reports.
DTNA said July 27 that fleets with the new Freightliner Cascadia with a Detroit engine be able to access Detroit Diesel Engine Control (DDEC) on demand later this summer.
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...Read the rest of this storyDaimler Trucks North America officials gathered in Yountvile, California, to update trucking reporters on the latest Detroit connectivity and analytics advances. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
">Daimler Trucks North America officials gathered in Yountvile, California, to update trucking reporters on the latest Detroit connectivity and analytics advances. Photo: Deborah Lockridge
">YOUNTVILLE, CA -- 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.
DTNA announced to truck reporters Thursday that all Freightliner Trucks and Western Star customers with an active Detroit Connect subscription now have access to the Detroit Connect portal. In addition, a mobile app will be available later this year.
The portal is a hub for new and future connectivity services, such as Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostic service, for Detroit-powered fleets.
The Detroit Connect portal provides information about overall fleet health with a few clicks of the mouse, and also lets users take a deeper dive into specific fault events communicated by Virtual Technician. Real-time fault event notifications delivered through the portal lets fleets quickly determine whether a vehicle requires an immediate service stop or can finish its route or day's work. The portal also delivers full diagnostic information from Virtual Technician, including the cause of the fault and in some cases the steps needed to repair the issue.
For customers wanting to do a deeper dive into an issue, Detroit Diesel Engine Control (DDEC) reports can also be viewed and archived via the portal.
Company executives stressed that ease of use for customers and the ability to easily integrate the data into their fleet's real world operations was a priority.
“We've had active customers we onboarded early, before we even went into development,” explained Lauren Atinasi, product strategy manager, connectivity. “That's how we now the portal would really be ...Read the rest of this story
