Software Trucker Path launches low-cost Essentials bundle March 23, 2023 Trucker Path has bundled its ELD, load board, dispatching portal, and navigation services to better suit the needs of small- and mid-sized trucking companies looking for…
Trailers Trail King upgrades two trailer designs March 22, 2023 Trail King has updated its best-selling trailers, its steel side dump and bottom dump models. The Trail King Steel Side Dump features a two-piece rolled tub…
Lubes/Fluids Storage options unveiled for diesel exhaust fluid March 21, 2023 Western Global’s new DEF Cube and Top Tote offer two new options for storing diesel exhaust fluid. The standalone DEF Cube holds 132 US gallons (about…
Other, Trailers First smart kingpin brought to market March 20, 2023 Anstee Indication Systems (ais) has introduced a ‘smart’ kingpin it says detects wear and alerts vehicle owners when a critical threshold is reached, or when crack…
Other Plug-in genset promises quiet, clean jobsite power March 16, 2023 Viatec’s SmartPX new plug-in electric genset uses a rotary generator to produce pure sine-wave 120/240VAC power, offering a quieter and cleaner alternative to units that run…
Other Lincoln Electric meets multiple jobsite demands March 16, 2023 Lincoln Electric’s Ranger Air 260MPX combines an air compressor, generator, battery charger, battery jump assist, and multi-process welder all in one. A Vanair compressor delivers 40…
Other VMAC unveils transmission-mounted compressor March 16, 2023 VMAC’s DTM185 PTO-driven air compressor, mounted directly to transmissions, eliminates the need for an additional driveshaft that’s typically found in underdeck transmissions. The end result, the…
Trailers, Trucks Thermo King offers remote monitoring, roadside support March 15, 2023 Thermo King has opened a Remote Operating Center (ROC) to support its refrigeration units in the field. The system provides 24/7 roadside assistance for transport refrigeration…
Software CarriersEdge collaborates with Netradyne on behavior-based training requirements March 15, 2023 CarriersEdge and Netradyne are collaborating so that the latter’s customers can automatically assign and track CarriersEdge safety and compliance courses based on events and behaviors captured…
Software Benefi manages driver signing and retention bonuses March 15, 2023 A Toronto start-up says it has a way to better manage driver signing bonuses, benefiting both fleets and drivers. Benefi bills itself as an employer-driven program…
Trucks SmartDriver program for work truck drivers March 13, 2023 Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has worked with the Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA) to develop a SmartDriver program for work truck drivers. SmartDriver for…
Other Parker Chelsea explores potential of ePTOs March 9, 2023 A truck’s power needs are not limited to turning the wheels. There are buckets to lift, tools to spin, and more. Parker Chelsea believes it has…
Trucks Autonomous terminal tractor in the works March 7, 2023 Autonomous trucking firm Fernride is working with terminal tractor manufacturer Terberg to bring automated yard tractors to series production. The end result will be a terminal tractor that can be…
Tires/Wheels New Goodyear tire for single-axle super-regional applications March 7, 2023 Goodyear has launched the new Fuel Max 1AD single-axle drive tire for super-regional trucking applications and yard maneuvers. The company says the design can cover the traction, mileage and fuel…
Trucks Hammar Lift brings sideloaders to North American market March 7, 2023 Hammar Lift, a Swedish manufacturer of container sideloaders, has sold its first Hammar 110 with MegaReach 2.0 crane extensions into the North American market. The Hammar…