24 Feb Utility Launches Aerodynamic Trailer Tail ATLANTA — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced its Utility Aerodynamic Tail, which diminishes the normal turbulence at the back of a trailer. It also directs heat from that space, which is important for refrigerated trailers, a segment Utility dominates in market share. Read more...
24 Feb Trailer-Sharing Platform vHub to Launch in US Market ATLANTA — Digital asset-sharing platform vHub is bringing its trailer sharing and repositioning marketplace to the U.S. trucking industry. Read more...
24 Feb Shipping Giant CMA CGM’s Debt Plan Seen at Risk Amid Virus Fears The coronavirus outbreak is threatening to scupper a debt refinancing for CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container shipping company. Read more...
24 Feb Police Detain Ontario Rail Protesters After Warning Protesters have been detained by police in Tyendinaga, Ontario, as provincial governments followed through on warnings that they would clear rail lines that have been blocked for weeks. Read more...
24 Feb Wabco Introduces Intelligent Trailer Platform ATLANTA — Wabco Holdings Inc. introduced a connected and intelligent trailer platform built on an intelligent anti-lock braking system, an intelligent trailer program and its TrailerCast telematics device — as well as open software architecture. Read more...
23 Feb Dana Puts Focus on Axles, Driveshafts, Training ATLANTA — Dana Inc. announced the start of production for its electrified axle for Classes 4-5 commercial vehicles, enhancements to its SPL Series driveshafts and broadened its maintenance and inspection videos. Read more...
23 Feb Phillips Connect Technologies Unveils Series of New Products ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies introduced a slew of new products Feb. 23 at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. Read more...
23 Feb NACFE Announces Study to Research Regional Electric Trucks ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency on Feb. 23 announced it is beginning a three-year program to identify what it calls “high-potential” regional routes that are well-suited to running electric trucks. Read more...
23 Feb Costs for Unscheduled Repairs Keep Rising, Report Finds ATLANTA — The average cost for an unscheduled repair increased 43% between the fourth quarter of 2018 and Q4 2019, according to benchmarking data compiled by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America. Read more...
23 Feb Mitchell 1 Unveils Interactive Feature for Wiring Diagrams ATLANTA — Mitchell 1 announced a new interactive feature for its wiring diagrams, which is meant to increase efficiency for technicians conducting diagnostics and repairs. Read more...