Category: Shop Stuff

Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Global Transportation Telematics Business to Drive Future In-Cab Technology

Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Global Transportation Telematics Business to Drive Future In-Cab Technology

| September 15, 2024

Trimble joins C.R. England, Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR, Prologis, RyderVentures, and Schneider as a key strategic investor in Platform Science  Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Platform Science are partnering to transform the transportation industry through a definitive agreement for Platform Science to acquire Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units. As part of this agreement, Trimble will become a shareholder in […]

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ZF’s Full Portfolio for the Decarbonization of Road Transportation: From Hybrid to Fully Electric

ZF’s Full Portfolio for the Decarbonization of Road Transportation: From Hybrid to Fully Electric

| September 11, 2024

Transformation needs flexibility: ZF invests in hybrid drivetrain technologies and introduces TraXon 2 Hybrid to further support the decarbonization of commercial vehicles Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF continues to lead the charge towards developing innovative technologies to make commercial vehicles more sustainable. As the industry undergoes its greatest transformation since the invention of the internal combustion engine, […]

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ConditionReports.com Revolutionizes Vehicle Inspections with “Remote Inspect” platform

ConditionReports.com Revolutionizes Vehicle Inspections with “Remote Inspect” platform

| September 10, 2024

Complying with stringent NAAA industry standards, the Remote Inspect platform offers more than standard condition reports ConditionReports.com, a leading provider of vehicle condition reports and inspection solutions, has announced the launch of its innovative Remote Inspect platform. This state-of-the-art service enables automotive remarketing professionals to obtain accurate and cost-effective vehicle condition reports in minutes, bypassing […]

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IMI’S NEW WHEEL SAFETY SYSTEM

IMI’S NEW WHEEL SAFETY SYSTEM

| September 10, 2024

With LUG LINX, fleets can trust their maintenance procedures, reduce risks, and increase safety measures for their employees In partnership with Redcat Industries, IMI is excited to announce the launch of the LUG LINX Wheel Safety System on September 9, 2024. The LUG LINX Wheel Safety System provides an increased safety window to allow for […]

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SoCalGas Launches New Fuel Card Program to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Heavy-Duty Transportation Sector

SoCalGas Launches New Fuel Card Program to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Heavy-Duty Transportation Sector

| September 9, 2024

Selected applicants will receive a fuel card worth $30,000 that can be used at SoCalGas public access stations, while cards last  Southern California Gas Co. will make $1.5 million available to provide funds for 50 fuel cards to help accelerate the transition to low- and zero-emissions vehicles in the heavy-duty transportation sector. For 90-days, starting today through Dec. 8, 2024, […]

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Smith Trucking Sets its Sights on Driving Down Costs with E-SMART

Smith Trucking Sets its Sights on Driving Down Costs with E-SMART

| September 7, 2024

Truckload carrier finds Dynamic Speed Management technology more effective investment than umbrella insurance E-SMART, a leading Dynamic Speed Management provider for the transportation industry, announced a partnership with Smith Trucking, Inc. that the parties anticipate will lower potential claims, fuel and other costs. The carrier is currently implementing the speed management system across its entire […]

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