New Logistics of the Future — Successful Launch of JAC Electric Trucks in Macau

JAC Motors Electric Trucks

MACAU, Nov. 2017 — During the 2017 China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, New Logistics of the Future — the Launch of JAC Electric Trucks was successfully held in the JAC exhibition booth at Macau Auto Show. The ceremony had the honor to invite Zhang Xueping, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Vice Chairman of […]

Scania – Two Visionaries Create a New Icon of Fashion

Scania Griffin Jacket

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Nov. 2017 — World famous fashion designer Bea Szenfeld and legendary show truck builder Svempa Bergendahl have created a couture jacket made out of upcycled fan belts to celebrate truck drivers. The duo share an unfaltering passion for innovation and custom made design, resulting in the co-creation of a truly unique piece of […]

CNH Industrial and FCA endorse LNG for sustainable transport logistics

Co-hosting an event dedicated to European Logistics Transporters in Ulm, Germany, CNH Industrial and FCA discussed the benefits of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for the logistics sector and demonstrated positive examples from their own supply chain operations. The recently launched new IVECO Stralis NP (Natural Power) 460, classed as the most […]

Decker Truck Line Adopts SmartDrive Video-Based Safety Program, Citing Superior Customer Support and Flexible Configuration

Decker Truck Line adopts SmartDrive video-based safety program

Following Competitive Review, Transportation and Logistics Leader Chooses SmartDrive and Accelerates Benefits with a Straight to Rollout Implementation SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2017 — SmartDrive Systems, a leader in video safety and transportation intelligence, announced that Decker Truck Line Inc., a family-owned company providing transportation and logistics services nationwide, has selected the SmartDrive® video-based safety […]

Honeywell software helps trucking firms Comply with New Federal Safety Mandates, improve driver performance

Honeywell’s software for truck drivers runs on Android-based mobile

Software developed with Omnitracs has been deployed by less-than-truckload industry leaders Holland and Reddaway Driver-focused mobile solution logs hours of service electronically, saving drivers and fleets time and money, increasing safety and enabling compliance FORT MILL, S.C., Nov. 2017 — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its suite of software solutions for truck drivers […]

Driver and Technician Shortage Are Critical Top-of-Mind Issues for Fleet Managers

Frost & Sullivan

OEMs to focus on reducing driver load, highlight driver safety to influence purchase decisions, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2017 — Driver and technician shortage are the most important issues for fleet managers. These, along with concerns about the economic outlook and operating margins, are influencing several choices fleet […]

Clean Diesel Poised to Build on Past Success, Ensure Prime Role for Commercial Vehicle and Off-road Sectors of the Economy

Diesel Technology Forum

Balancing Clean Air, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increasing Customer Demands PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2017 — Building on the success of clean diesel technology, diesel engine and vehicle manufacturers are now pushing the envelope of commercial engine efficiency and systems integration to achieve greater fuel economy and other benefits for their customers. Appearing on a […]

Meritor Names Rodger L. Boehm to its Board of Directors

Meritor

TROY, Mich., Nov. 2017 — The Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced that it has appointed Rodger L. Boehm to the Board of Directors as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2018 annual meeting of shareholders. His appointment is effective as of Dec. 1, 2017. Boehm has led client service […]