Tag: MATS 2017

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Rand McNally unveils new ELD-compliant 7-inch TND tablet
The new TND 740 from Rand McNally builds off the success of the original. With it's faster processor and usability enhanced with over-the-air updates.
March 24, 2017
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Driver who performed life-saving roadside CPR named Goodyear Highway Hero
2017 Goodyear Highway Hero was announced Thursday at the Mid-America Trucking Show. He performed roadside CPR on a driver who had suffered a heart attack on.
March 24, 2017
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Thermo King introduces three new power management products
The goal of the new products is to optimize power management and maximize uptime for lliftgates and EPJs to expand the company’s fleet offerings.
March 24, 2017
Thermo King’s electric pallet jack charger installs under a trailer to give a power outlet for in-route, on-board pallet jack charging.
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New electronic toll collection solution for leased-equipment providers from Bestpass
Bestpass’ Leased Equipment Toll Solution is a toll-management service for leased equipment providers, not only tractors and trailers but other vehicles too.
March 23, 2017
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Roll out of new generation of engine oils went ‘delightfully smooth,’ API rep says
Two new diesel engine oil categories, replacing the oils used in diesel engines for over a decade, came to market in January. Read more about them here.
March 23, 2017
API developed two visually different API Service Symbol Donuts so that consumers can easily distinguish between the two categories. The new API FA-4 Donut features a shaded section to differentiate API FA-4 oils from CK-4 oils. The API CK-4 Donut will look the same as the current CJ-4 Donut.
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Navistar expands capabilities of OnCommand Connection platform
Navistar announced at the Mid America Trucking Show that it unveiled an expansion to its OnCommand Connection platform. Read more on Commercial Carrier Journal.
March 23, 2017
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Mack direct drive AMT gets Super Econodyne rating, 6×2 axle gets liftable option
Mack Trucks decided to introduce its newest feat at the Mid-America Trucking Show by showing off its Suoper Econodyne rated direct drive mDrive AMT. Read more!
March 23, 2017
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Peterbilt offering MX warranty on certified used engines
The warranty, offered and administered through Peterbilt dealers & Paccar Financial Used Truck Centers, covers the engine and aftertreatment system. Learn more.
March 22, 2017
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Peterbilt Model 579, Kenworth T680 getting Bendix Wingman Advanced System standard
Paccar companies Kenworth and Peterbilt announced plans to make the Bendix Wingman Advanced System standard on the T680 and Model 579 trucks, respectively.
March 22, 2017
Kenworth’s T680 in a daycab configuration.
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Peterbilt 567, 579 & Kenworth T680, T880 getting Allison TC10 auto transmission
Kenworth announced at MATS that they will offer the Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission as an option on its T680 and T880 models later this year.
March 22, 2017
Allison TC10 fully automatic transmission
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Kenworth rolls out certified used truck program, updates TruckTech+ diagnostics
MATS attendees received news from Kenworth about a new certified used truck program as well as new updates to its service management platform. Read more on CCJ!
March 22, 2017
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Bendix kicks off MATS 2017 with air disc brake discussion
Bendix kicks things off at MATS 2017 by highlighting their latest successes in air disc brake sales with 1 million units sold since 2015. Get more info on CCJ!
March 22, 2017
The Bendix ADB22X air disc brake has sold more than 1.5 million units since its introduction in 2005.
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