Trailers Fourgons Leclair offers new 48-foot composite trailer April 14, 2023 Fourgons Leclair is offering its first 48-foot composite trailer, the Polair Ultra. The newest offering is produced at its Terrebonne, Que., plant. The company says the design helps maintain cold…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Carrier Transicold offers new engineless truck refrigeration units April 14, 2023 Carrier Transicold is bringing to market two engineless truck refrigeration units (TRUs) for local and regional deliveries of temperature-controlled products such as groceries and pharmaceuticals. The…
Software DDC FPO enhances Customer Care services April 14, 2023 DDC FPO has added new functions to Customer Care suite of services, giving fleet users of its front and back office outsourcing products the ability to…
Engines/Drivetrains ZF begins producing CeTrax lite electric driveline April 14, 2023 ZF says it has begun producing its CeTrax lite electric central driveline for light zero-emissions commercial vehicles. Isuzu is the first truck maker to deploy the…
Software, Tires/Wheels PSI’s TireView Live available through mobile app April 14, 2023 PSI has released a TireView Live mobile app, bringing features from its data portal to Apple and Android mobile devices. Customers can access tire analytics with…
Tires/Wheels Continental launches high-traction regional drive tire April 5, 2023 Continental’s new Conti Scandinavia HD3 regional drive tire designed for winter traction is now available. It features multiple sipe technologies including 3D siping for traction in…
Tires/Wheels Firestone FD694 drive tire for longhaul and regional applications April 4, 2023 Bridgestone Americas has introduced the Firestone FD694 drive tire, which it says is designed for exceptional mileage in both longhaul and regional applications. “Longhaul and regional…
Other Topstone Career College offering MELT course April 3, 2023 Topstone Career College in Kitchener, Ont., has announced it’s now offering Class A entry-level training for professional truck drivers. The MELT program is 103.5 hours, and…
Brakes Hendrickson rebrands Motor Wheel automatic brake adjusters April 3, 2023 Hendrickson has rebranded its Crewson automatic brake adjuster product line under the Motor Wheel name. It says the rebranding will be seamless to customers, but some…
Engines/Drivetrains, Software Webasto launches two new EV chargers April 3, 2023 Webasto Charging Systems has introduced two new wall chargers for electric vehicles, including commercial trucks. They include the TurboConnect charger, featuring integration with the Webasto ChargeConnect…
Software Trimble Connect adds dwell time insights March 30, 2023 Trimble’s Connect Locations feature now allows fleets to track dwell times at customer facilities and other locations. Average dwell time metrics draw from a database of…
Software Trucker Path launches fuel discount program March 29, 2023 Trucker Path has created a new fuel discount program to help app users save on fuel while on the road. The Trucker Path Fuel Network provides…
Tires/Wheels Toyo adds 19.5-inch size for M671A regional tire March 28, 2023 Toyo Tires has expanded its M671A regional drive tire to a new 19.5-inch size. It is now available in size 225/70R19.5 G/14 and a 245/70R19.5 H/16…
Tires/Wheels Auto-Torq axle fastener simplifies installation March 28, 2023 Stemco’s new Auto-Torq axle fastener is designed to streamline wheel-end installation by eliminating the need for special tools. The product eliminates the need for washers, clips,…
Other J.J. Keller expands cargo securement product line March 23, 2023 J.J. Keller has expanded its selection of cargo securement straps and supplies, in advance of Roadcheck 2023. “J. J. Keller’s expanded selection of cargo securement straps…