19 Mar Navistar Opens Distribution Center, Expands Last-Minute Parts Availability ATLANTA — Navistar International Corp. said the opening of a new parts distribution center in Memphis, Tenn., will enable it to guarantee overnight delivery of parts to dealers who place orders as late as 11 p.m. Eastern time the previous night. Read more...
19 Mar Design Interactive Expands Virtual Reality Training to Mobile Devices ATLANTA — Design Interactive announced that its Augmentor virtual and augmented reality technician training system is available for Apple and Android mobile devices. Read more...
19 Mar Michelin Introduces Agilis CrossClimate Tire for Light Trucks, Commercial Delivery Vans ATLANTA — Michelin North America Inc. introduced an all-season, heavy-duty tire for light trucks and delivery vans geared to small business owners and commercial fleets. Read more...
18 Mar Rush Unveils Online Shopping Tool for Parts ATLANTA— Rush Enterprises unveiled RushCare Parts Connect, an online system for ordering parts, at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 18. Read more...
18 Mar HDNABI North America Brake Industry Opens US Plant ATLANTA — Privately held HDNABI North America Brake Industry announced it would begin manufacturing air disc brakes and axles for the North American heavy-duty vehicle market from a plant in Norcross, Ga. Read more...
18 Mar Aftermarket Industry Representatives Ask for Equal Access to Repair Data ATLANTA — Equal access to vehicle repair data can help level the playing field with original equipment manufacturers, according to aftermarket industry representatives. Read more...
18 Mar New Twist in Alleged ‘Staged Accident’ Case as Trial Postponed A federal judge in New Orleans has postponed a civil trial involving a trucking accident lawsuit after the plaintiffs, who in court documents called themselves victims of the accident, filed affidavits asserting their Fifth Amendment rights to not incriminate themselves at trial due to a possible “ongoing criminal investigation” into the accident. Read more...
18 Mar Average Diesel Price Drops 0.9¢ to $3.070 a Gallon The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 0.9 cent to $3.070 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, even as crude oil prices advanced near the $60 mark for a barrel. Read more...
18 Mar TMC Council Asks for Input on Mirrorless Systems for Trucks ATLANTA —ATLANTA — The Technology & Maintenance Council’s Cab & Control Study Group is asking for input as the trucking industry begins exploring use of sensors, cameras and video monitors in lieu of mirrors on trucks. Read more...
18 Mar Aperia Adds Predictive Intelligence to Halo Product ATLANTA — Aperia Technologies Inc. announced the rollout of Halo Connect, a connectivity platform that marks a shift to predictive tire maintenance. Read more...