ATLANTA FlowBelow Aero Inc. has hired Rick Ruebusch as CEO to support its growth plans, and also announced that its flagship tractor aerodynamic system is now available as a factory option on new Volvo models.
February 24, 2020Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
FlowBelow Appoints Rick Ruebusch CEO
Nissan Warns About Future of European Plants as Brexit Weighs
Nissan Motor Co. gave the starkest warning yet on the future of the Japanese groups car factories in western Europe, with a plant in the U.K. threatened by Brexit and another in Spain suffering from a slump in demand.
February 24, 2020Utility 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.
February 24, 2020Cojali Introduces New Hardware, Vehicle Connectivity for Its Diagnostics Software
ATLANTA Cojali Group has introduced next-generation hardware and connected-vehicle capabilities for its Jaltest diagnostics software designed for all makes and models of commercial trucks.
February 24, 2020Trailer-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.
February 24, 2020Wabco 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.
February 24, 2020Dana 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.
February 23, 2020Phillips 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.
February 23, 2020NACFE 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.
February 23, 2020Costs 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.
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