Following are news and announcements made in late August during the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas:
Volvo Unveils Fuelwatch Program Volvo Trucks North
America has unveiled its Fuelwatch initiative to help customers achieve maximum fuel economy.
As part of the new program, which pairs truck technology with operator performance, Volvo will have driver trainers in all sales regions to work directly with fleets. “Based on Volvo’s experience, customers who fully utilize the Fuelwatch tools and techniques can significantly lower their operating costs, by addressing the critical areas that affect fuel economy,” said Scott Kress, Volvo senior vice president of sales and marketing.
The Fuelwatch initiative has four major elements:
New Laptop Holder Fits Any Truck
CyberTrucker introduced its Universal Workstation Laptop Stand that will fit in any truck, car, pickup, van, SUV or RV. The laptop stand installs with a single existing seat bolt in less than five minutes; and it can be transferred in seconds to any other vehicle.
CyberTrucker also has redesigned its Trucker’s Workstation Laptop Stand. Made exclusively for big rigs, the Workstation is now available in a black powder-coated finish. The dual cooling fans are powered from the laptop with a USB connection instead of plugging into a cigarette lighter. In addition, a Quick Release Lever permits easy installation or removal of the cradle in less than three seconds.
Bully Dog Boosts Power, Efficiency
Bully Dog Technologies has developed a downloader for trucks with Cummins ISM and ISX, Detroit Series 60 DDEC IV and V and Caterpillar C13 and C15 engines.
