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FlowBelow Aero Announces Trailer AeroSlider Product, Aftermarket Options for Truck Dealers

ORLANDO, Fla. FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced its new Trailer AeroSlider system is now in production and available for fleet and dealer orders, noting the product is the first of its kind that is mounted directly to the sliding trailer suspension.

October 21, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Industry Prepares for Transition to ELDs

ORLANDO, Fla. The long-awaited federal mandate of electronic logging devices is now less than two months away, but much work remains to bring the industry into compliance with the regulation.

October 21, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Hyliion Introduces Hybrid-Electric Axle System for Longhaul Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. Hyliion announced its 6X4HE System, built around a hybrid-electric axle, is available for longhaul trucks, including as a retrofit.

October 21, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Pedigree Unveils Plug-and-Play ELD, Cab-Mate One

ORLANDO, Fla. As a segment of the industry continues to rush to comply with an upcoming mandate on electronic logging devices, Pedigree Technologies unveiled a new plug-and-play unit designed to meet market demands.

October 21, 2017
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Wyotech, Volvo, Mack Expand Diesel Technician Training Program

WyoTech, Mack Trucks Academy and Volvo Trucks Academy are expanding their 5-year-old diesel technician training program with Dealer Connect, an education program designed to recruit qualified graduates to work as technicians in dealerships nationwide.

October 20, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Vanguard Truck Centers Adds Houston Location

Multistate truck dealer Vanguard Truck Centers announced it acquired a Volvo dealership in Houston that features 28 service bays, including 12 body shop bays.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Ray Martinez Cites Top Industry Priorities if Confirmed for FMCSA Post

Ray Martinez's top priorities would be ensuring proper regulatory balance and smooth integration of self-driving technologies, and expanding partnerships with the private sector if he is confirmed to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

October 20, 2017
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

BMW Raided in Collusion Probe as Daimler Blows Whistle to EU

BMW AG said it was raided by European Union antitrust watchdogs this week as the EU ramped up a probe into the German car industry following reports that carmakers colluded on technology for decades.

October 20, 2017
BusinessEquipment

Broad-Based Demand Powers Class 8 Sales

U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks in September hit their highest level in 16 months, climbing over 17,000 units as a broad cross-section of buyers sought trucks, experts said.

October 19, 2017
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Daimler Takes Steps to Separate Car, Truck Units

Daimler AG announced it is taking steps to separate its Daimler Trucks & Bus and Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans divisions into two legally independent and more entrepreneurial entities still under the roof and the lead of Daimler.

October 19, 2017