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Yokohama begins North American commercial tire production in Mississippi
At a ceremony on October 5, corporate executives from Yokohama Tire Corporation and state and local officials celebrated the official opening of the Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) plant in West Point, Miss. The 1-million-square-foot facility now manufactures commercial truck and bus tires for OEM, fleet and dealer customers in the North American market. When […]
October 5, 2015
Trucking’s technician shortage: Young techs talk how fleets can better recruit them
Five active technicians spoke at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s (TMC) Fall Meeting in Orlando this week, where they were quizzed on why they entered the industry, what motivates them to succeed and mostly importantly, how to recruit their counterparts for similar positions.
September 25, 2015
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FedEx Freight scores a clean sweep at TMC’s 2015 SuperTech competition
Teamwork, unwavering support from top management and personal dedication all paid off Wednesday for FedEx Freight as the company’s maintenance division swept all the top honors at the Technology and Maintenance Council’s 2015 SuperTech Technical Challenge.
September 23, 2015
Business
More on ‘right to repair’ agreement: What it means that non-OEM shops have access to repair info
Under the MOU, the independent aftermarket will have access to diagnostic information for all model year 2009 and later vehicles weighing more than 14,000 lbs. This includes wiring diagrams, information locating sensors, the ability to reflash and reset onboard computers, as-built VIN to OE part number information and any specialized tools required to complete vehicle diagnostics.
September 21, 2015
Business
Truck owners, independent shops score win in ‘right to repair’ fight
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on access to heavy-duty service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.
September 15, 2015
Business
PeopleNet adds new integration with TMT Fleet Maintenance software
PeopleNet a Trimble Company and provider of fleet mobility technology, announced new integration features with TMT Fleet Maintenance from TMW Systems. The new features automate the process of road call issues and give fleets more options for preventative maintenance, it says. When drivers have an issue such as a flat tire, the new Road Call Integration […]
September 15, 2015
Business
Love’s introduces TirePass tire inflation system at 200 locations
Professional drivers across the country now have access to Love’s Travel Stops’ TirePass, a technology that detects potential tire- and wheel-related problems before they occur.
September 2, 2015
Business
Kenworth relocates Salina, Utah, dealership to larger location
Kenworth has relocated its Salina, Utah, dealership from downtown to a new 12-service bay parts and service location at a new industrial park near Interstate 70.
September 2, 2015
Business
Volvo announces expanded telematics capabilities
Volvo Trucks North America has expanded its Volvo’s ASIST web-based service communication platform developed to integrate with its Truck Diagnostics System (TDS).  The integration of TDS and ASIST complements Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics telematics-based proactive diagnostic and repair planning system, which also works through ASIST. Remote Diagnostics monitors in real time critical fault codes in the engine, […]
September 1, 2015
Business
Prepare for Brake Safety Week with these tips from Bendix
In advance of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for next week, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is offering tips and insight to help fleets, drivers, and technicians prepare for the Sept. 6-12 event.
September 1, 2015
Business
International to introduce industry-first Wi-Fi engine reprogramming
International Truck today announced it plans to offer over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for International trucks powered by its N9, N10 and N13 proprietary engines. The company has completed its initial testing in its International Truck test fleets and will finalize testing in customer fleets this fall. The official launch of two-way connected […]
August 31, 2015
Business
NACFE releases in-depth low rolling resistance tire study and recommendations
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released an in-depth report detailing acceptance and real-world use of low rolling resistance tires. The report includes Decision Making Tools to help fleets and owner-operators select the best tires for all tractor-trailer positions. These tools include a Decision Guide with high-level information on general tire details, a […]
August 14, 2015
Business
Volvo, Mack offering pre-paid preventive maintenance plans
Volvo and Mack have introduced a pre-paid preventive maintenance plan that covers model year 2011 and newer trucks.
August 11, 2015
Business
BFGoodrich recalls 104,000 commercial tires sold in U.S.
BFGoodrich is recalling approximately 129,000 tires that were sold in North America, with 104,000 of those sold in the United States.
August 10, 2015
Business
Telematics in the driver’s seat of connected vehicles
As busy as OEMs are with connected vehicle technology, telematics companies carry an equally heavy load. They are building engines of a different kind to power big data analytics.
August 7, 2015
Business
4RoadService overhauls website for fast, mobile searches for repairs
4RoadService.com announced the completion of a major overhaul of its website to let truck drivers and dispatchers quickly find truck repair services on any web-enabled device.
July 28, 2015
Business
Bridgestone announces B760 FuelTech retread tandem drive tire
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today introduced its newest retread product, the Bandag B760 FuelTech. The B760 FuelTech is a premium drive retread designed for tandem axle tractors in truckload and less-than-truckload applications. The Bandag B760 FuelTech product is EPA SmartWay verified and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant, providing truckload […]
July 10, 2015
Business
Mack announces expansion of Uptime diagnostics system
Mack Trucks recently enhanced its Uptime diagnostics systems by expanding its partnered services offering, enabling faster, more accurate diagnostics and improved communication, the company says. Partnered services allows Mack to integrate innovative service providers into its unparalleled customer support environment. The improved diagnostics results from the integration of Mack ASIST, Mack’s web-based fleet service management platform […]
July 8, 2015
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