Category: Breaks, Suspensions & Chassis

Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

| November 21, 2024

“This is proof of our consistent efforts in safety developments to go beyond what is required by legislation, towards our vision of zero accidents involving our trucks”, says Anna Wrige Berling, Volvo Trucks The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo’s best-selling models, […]

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FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

FTR Reports October U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 15,970 Units Below Expectations

| November 18, 2024

The challenging truck freight environment continues to weigh on U.S. trailer demand U.S. trailer net orders in October rose 34% month-over-month (m/m) to 15,970 units, reflecting typical seasonal trends, but were down 55% year-over-year (y/y). This result marks the lowest October net order total since FTR’s trailer data tracking began in 2013. Despite the opening […]

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Mack Trucks Launches Innovative Virtual Live Tour Experience for Truck Buyers

Mack Trucks Launches Innovative Virtual Live Tour Experience for Truck Buyers

| November 16, 2024

As the first OEM to offer this type of experience, Mack connects buyers directly with dedicated product specialists who provide comprehensive, one-on-one virtual tours of its truck models Mack Trucks announced the launch of the Mack Live Tour digital experience, offering prospective buyers a personalized, virtual truck exploration from the comfort of their home or […]

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Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems to protect pedestrians and cyclists

Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safety systems to protect pedestrians and cyclists

| November 3, 2024

Busy traffic situations pose daily safety risks to vulnerable road users. This is why Volvo Trucks is introducing two safety systems focusing on protecting pedestrians and cyclists Volvo Trucks continuously develops its active safety systems to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians, all with the purpose of taking steps towards the company’s […]

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Fleetio and Ford Pro Announce Expanded Connected Fleet Integration

Fleetio and Ford Pro Announce Expanded Connected Fleet Integration

| October 31, 2024

Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer telematics integration now supports extended feature set  Fleetio, fleet maintenance management software company, announced the expansion of its embedded integration with Ford modem-equipped vehicles and Ford Pro plug-in device technology. The integration, which is Fleetio’s first embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integration, now supports a more comprehensive exchange of […]

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Fullbay Introduces Robust Labor and Service Guide Software Integration at AAPEX and SEMA

Fullbay Introduces Robust Labor and Service Guide Software Integration at AAPEX and SEMA

| October 29, 2024

Enhanced integration gives shop owners access to the most up-to-date labor guides for class 1-8 vehicles, part numbers and cross references, wiring diagrams, as well as diagnostic and repair information Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, will highlight its latest innovative technologies and software, including the recent enhancements […]

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