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Funding dries up for autonomous developer Starksy Robotics, who ran ‘unmanned’ load last year
Starsky Robotics, an autonomous truck developer that also operated as a 50-truck motor carrier as recently as a year ago, has wound down its trucking operations.
February 24, 2020
J.W. Speaker’s LED stop/tail light with backup camera
J.W. Speaker’s Model 272 CHMSL LED Stop/Tail Light with a built-in backup camera is available as a combined warning light and a Center High-Mount Stop Light (CHMSL). The 7-by-2-inch light is positioned higher than side brake lights and directly in the driver’s line of sight. The camera is adjustable to allow for various mounting heights […]
February 24, 2020
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Cojali launches new diagnostics tool, software and OEM business line
Cojali presented several new diagnostics solutions for commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery this week at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council in Atlanta. The company’s Jaltest V9 is the latest iteration in its line of all-makes diagnostic tools. “The integrated Bluetooth antenna is going to help because there’s no breakage and the USB is protected […]
February 24, 2020
Business
Snap-on’s updated eTechnician tool
Snap-on released an update to its NEXIQ eTechnician product Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta. The company says its NEXIQ eTechnician 2.0 is an enhancement to its 2015 solution designed for large fleets using OEM diagnostic tools in their shops. Updated features include proprietary OEM engine and transmission information, […]
February 24, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 24: Hours regs suspended in Alabama; Michigan announces spring weight restrictions
Flooding in Alabama prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to issue an emergency declaration suspending hours of service regs for drivers providing emergency relief to affected areas. Michigan DOT announced its spring weight restrictions, which began Monday morning.
February 24, 2020
Business
Thousands of truck and trailer assets from defunct Celadon head to Ritchie Bros. auction
Ritchie Bros. anticipates the majority of these assets will be sold through unreserved public auctions in the United States and Canada next month.
February 24, 2020
Business
Midtronics debuts new battery diagnostics tool
The DSS-5000 HD can detect and flag reserve capacity issues caused by added electronic components and accessories in today’s commercial vehicles.
February 24, 2020
Business
Michelin rolling out light maintenance suite for trailers
Michelin Mechanical Care includes DOT annual inspections and preventive management and brake, wheel end, tire, lights, electrical, mud flap and body repair.
February 24, 2020
Business
Commentary: Don’t count out diesel just yet
Diesel technology continues to improve. Even as new alternative energy technologies arise, diesel trucks will be on the road for years to come. Details here.
February 24, 2020
Career Leadership Award
Penske Truck Leasing’s Mike Hasinec named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
This year's CCJ Career Leadership Award goes to Mike Hasinec. Mike serves as the vice president of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing. Details here on CCJ.
February 23, 2020
Business
DOT’s Tech-Celerate Now site backed by TMC, ATA, others
Getting familiar with new collision mitigation technologies can be challenging. To help fleets get a better understanding of a growing list of devices designed to improve commercial vehicle safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently launched Tech-Celerate Now. ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council announced today in Atlanta that they will […]
February 23, 2020
Business
vHub introduces trailer movement and sharing marketplace
A new trailer positioning solution was introduced to the trucking industry at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting Sunday in Atlanta with the introduction of the vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace. Designed for private fleets, for-hire carriers, trailer rental companies, and OEMs, Vice President Francis Roy says vHub was founded by assed-based […]
February 23, 2020
Business
Alcoa releases new lighter weight Ultra wheel
Alcoa Wheels on Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta expanded its truck wheel portfolio with the next generation Alcoa Ultra ONE 22.5 in. by 8.25 in. wheel. Alcoa’s Director of Engineering Mike Baird says the 39-lb. wheel, affectionally named and available under part number ULT39, is now the lightest […]
February 23, 2020
Business
FlowBelow named Volvo factory option; now available through Alliance Parts
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta that its products are now a factory option for new Volvo Trucks and have been added to the Alliance Parts product catalog. Regarding the Volvo agreement, FlowBelow says its products have been available for Volvo truck models through the aftermarket […]
February 23, 2020
Business
Anti-theft gladhand among new Phillips products announced at TMC
Phillips Connect Technologies introduced several new technologies today at the 2020 Technology and Maintenance Council in Atlanta designed to save fleets time and money. One of their more unique devices in their new line-up, the SmartLock Gladhand, allows fleets to protect against unauthorized trailer hook-ups which not only stems from theft but from mistakes in […]
February 23, 2020
Business
Wabco debuts connected, intelligent trailer platform
Wabco Sunday at the Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta introduced a connected and intelligent trailer platform. Collin Shaw Wabco North America director of business development and marketing, said 80% of fleets don’t receive any type of telematic information from their trailer and noted Wabco’s new platform uses Wabco’s Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System […]
February 23, 2020
Business
Dana enhancing Spicer SPL driveshafts, readies production of e-axle
All new driveshafts and related componentry will be fully interchangeable with current SPL product on the market.
February 23, 2020
Business
Mitchell 1 adds interactivity, component information to wiring diagrams
Mitchell 1 has added an interactive feature to its wiring diagrams within the company’s TruckSeries truck repair software, making it easier to find related information to diagnose the issue directly from the wiring diagram. The new features consolidates the search functionality and eliminates the need to open a new window and perform a secondary search. […]
February 23, 2020
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