Ability to remotely track tire pressures via the internet viewed as a cost and time saver for fleets, according to the company.
Tires are a major pain point for motor carr…
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Doublestar Tire Looks to Build US Presence
ATLANTA — Chinese tire maker Doublestar Tire announced it is looking for a U.S. partner to “cooperate” in manufacturing and distributing its truck tires in the United States.
Suppliers See Intelligent Trailers Gaining Prominence
ATLANTA — Trailers are on the verge of delivering more than just freight. A bevy of additional sensors linked to various components are coming to trailers to relay increasing amounts of data, suppliers said.
Disruption Swoops Down on Trucking Industry, Truck Maker Executive Says
ATLANTA — Disruptions to the traditional functioning of the supply chain are growing and will shake up the established world of trucking — from fleets to component suppliers, a truck maker executive said, adding it was time for the industry to get “paranoid.”
Colorado, Idaho Win Top AASHTO Awards
The Departments of Transportation of both Colorado and Idaho were honored as top winners at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual meeting Sept. 27.
XL Hybrids introduces hybrid electric upfit for Ford F-250
Fleets can order Ford F-250s with XL3 hybrid electric ‘ship-thru’ upfit option starting with model year 2018 trucks through Ford’s eQVM program.
XL Hybrids’ XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System will be available for model year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups starting in the first quarter of 2018. This will be the first time fleet customers can order Ford F-250s with hybrid-electric drive technology.
XL Hybrids introduces hybrid electric upfit for Ford F-250
Fleets can order Ford F-250s with XL3 hybrid electric ‘ship-thru’ upfit option starting with model year 2018 trucks through Ford’s eQVM program.
XL Hybrids’ XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System will be available for model year 2018 Ford Super Duty F-250 pickups starting in the first quarter of 2018. This will be the first time fleet customers can order Ford F-250s with hybrid-electric drive technology.
Deflecktor Unveils New Front, Rear Wheel Covers
ATLANTA — New aerodynamic wheel covers for heavy duty trucks were unveiled by Minnesota-based Deflecktor at the North American Commercial Vehicle show.
Benchmarking excellence
The future—and the present—is bright indeed
The 2017 Benchmarking Survey Report paints the picture of a private fleet community that is resilient, flexible, and committed to delivering a valuable return on the corporate investment.
Benchmarking excellence
The future—and the present—is bright indeed
The 2017 Benchmarking Survey Report paints the picture of a private fleet community that is resilient, flexible, and committed to delivering a valuable return on the corporate investment.