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Automated Truck Developers Discuss Path to Commercialization

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several developers of automated driving technologies for heavy-duty trucks provided an update on their on-road testing and commercialization plans at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 7, 2022
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TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

March 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Doleco USA Unveils Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology provider Doleco USA unveiled its level deck self-leveling decking beam at an industry conference on March 6.

March 7, 2022
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Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.

March 7, 2022
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Fullbay, TMC Release New State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing technician shortage put a huge strain on heavy-duty repair shops in 2021, according to the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report issued in partnership with Fullbay and the Technology & Maintenance Council.

March 7, 2022
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NACFE Touts Electric Terminal Tractors

ORLANDO, Fla. — As fleets consider introducing battery-electric trucks into their freight operations, electric terminal tractors can make a great first step on that journey, according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

March 7, 2022
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Mobileye Files for IPO

Intel Corp. said its Mobileye self-driving car business has filed confidentially for an initial public offering.

March 7, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

TMC Readies Study on Reefer Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. – American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said its upcoming report on refrigerated trailers can help fleets stay competitive and regulatory-compliant.

March 6, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Utility Trailer, Phillips Connect Partner to Form Utility Connect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trailer solutions firm Phillips Connect has teamed up with Utility Trailers to form Utility Connect, which matches a re-engineered version of Utility’s proprietary wiring harness with the Phillips Connect Smart7 nosebox.

March 6, 2022
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Decisiv Unveils New Services

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv has unveiled new services designed to help fleets and service providers streamline service operations.

March 6, 2022

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