Volvo Trucks' new Payload Plus packages for VNR and VNL trucks have been unveiled to maximize payloads and fuel economy in weight-sensitive applications like tankers, bulk haulers, and specific dry van operations. Up to 540 lb. are shed from VNR…...Read the rest of this story
Fleet Complete has launched a low-power asset tracker exclusively on the Telus LTE-M network. With a single battery charge, the AT1 units will support 3,300 pings. With a default reporting frequency of once per day, it means the battery life…...Read the rest of this story
Mitchell 1's Manager SE Truck Edition shop management software is being updated to include text messaging features. The new MessageCenter option with integrated two-way texting gives shops the choice of building their own text templates for orders, appointments and revisions,…...Read the rest of this story
Class 8 orders fell sharply in November, to 27,500 units, marking the end of five consecutive months exceeding 40,000 units, according to preliminary data from FTR. November marked the lowest total this year, and the weakest month since September 2017.…...Read the rest of this story
Reyco Granning has announced the launch of the Reyco Granning Electric Vehicle Solutions business unit, aimed at serving the burgeoning electric vehicle market. ...Read the rest of this story
Organizers of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show have announced that all major Class 8 truck manufacturers that had exhibited will return for 2019. In addition, Kenworth and Peterbilt will exhibit at NACV for the first time. ...Read the rest of this story
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Sharp Transportation Systems is joining the fight against Driver Inc. – a business structure that misclassifies employed drivers as independent contractors. And it's using information as its weapon. The fleet has launched a website at www.driverinc.ca to…...Read the rest of this story