Technology

Noregon launches road compliance assessment feature

“At a time when retaining drivers is more difficult than ever, ensuring they always have a safe, healthy, and compliant vehicle is a major incentive to keep great drivers with your organization,” says Jason Hedman, Noregon product manager.

November 16, 2023

Technician using JPRO professional

Aperia introduces vehicle asset tracking service

Aperia Technologies announces the introduction of vehicle asset tracking as a part of the Halo Tire Management platform.

November 14, 2023

Halo inflation device

Mitchell 1 adds ABS, engine, transmission identification to TruckSeries

"We spend a lot of time with customers to ensure that TruckSeries is user-friendly and meets their expectations. Sometimes we hear about tasks that cause a minor bump in the road, and addressing these issues is a priority for us," says Kristy Coffman.

October 31, 2023

A man wearing a hat works on a truck with a tablet. The tablet's face shows the TruckSeries software with ID tags.

Business operations

Procede adds Paccar integrations to Excede

"We are committed to strategically aligning with OEMs across the ecosystem to better understand their needs and the needs of their dealerships and to advancing our products and services in ways that have a meaningful impact on their businesses."

October 31, 2023

Business operations

OptiCat launches global e-business platform

JNPSoft OptiCat has launched its TecAlliance TecCom global e-business platform for the aftermarket in North America.

October 25, 2023

New product releases

NEXIQ's newest update support post-2013 Cummins engines

NEXIQ Technologies on Monday released eTechnician 2.10, which enables the PC-based solution to provide calibration support for EPA 2013 and newer Cummins engine models.

October 23, 2023

Business operations

Best practices for distributors to reduce cyberattacks

“The only time cybersecurity will be your top priority is if you get hacked,” said SensCy's Rick Snyder at the VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference on Tuesday. “It’s highly likely you won’t be able to operate your business in that time.”

October 17, 2023

Rick Snyder speaking at VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference

Clarience debuts data platform, teases future enhancements

Clarience Technologies is now making its Fus1on data platform commercially available to customers external to the company, while concurrently expanding its capabilities as the company already begins work on Fus1on 2.0.

October 16, 2023

Business operations

Karmak recognizes customer success and longevity at exciting conference

Karmak recently hosted its 52nd Conference & Expo at the historic Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Mo.

October 16, 2023

Karmak Customer attendance awards recognition

Cummins, industry partners launch telematics software

"We believe there is a better way for the industry to advance digital technologies by removing much of the costly and time-consuming development efforts that most companies experience when bringing new telematics applications and features to market."

October 16, 2023

New product releases

Volvo, Mack launch fleet management portals

Volvo Connect and Mack Connect provide a digital suite of state-of-the-art services, analytics and reports for fleets, including fuel consumption, idle time, vehicle speed, and seat belt and location information.

October 16, 2023

A tablet displaying the Volvo Connect fleet management portal held in a pair of hands in a brightly lit room.

Maersk, Kodiak launch first autonomous lane between Houston, Oklahoma City

"We expect self-driving trucks to ultimately become a competitive advantage for Maersk as we execute on our strategy to provide customers with a sustainable, end-to-end logistics solution across air, land and sea," says Erez Agmoni, Maersk.

October 5, 2023

A white-and-red truck and trailer crosses an overpass under a blue sky.

New product releases

NEXIQ upgrades eTechnician to support new Detroit engines

NEXIQ Technologies has released of eTechnician 2.9, which enables the PC-based solution to provide bi-directional diagnostic support for Detroit Diesel engines through the model year 2024.

October 5, 2023

Service and repair

Fullbay announces dates for 2024 Diesel Connect conference

Fullbay has announced it will hold its second-annual Diesel Connect Conference from May 6-8, 2024 at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, Ariz.

October 4, 2023

Fullbay Diesel Connect conference

Business operations

PhaseZero adds generative AI solutions to CxAnalytics

"The PhaseZero CxCommerce platform integrated with AI instrumentation delivers continuous innovations to business leaders so they can transform their businesses and deliver convenient customer experiences, mitigate risk, and improve everyday efficiency."

October 3, 2023

Artificial intelligence

Business operations

Procede celebrates ‘action-packed’ annual conference

"The PSC provides an unparalleled opportunity to listen to, collaborate with, and harness the collective insights of our customers — the people who use Excede every day — as well as our Certified Partners and OEM representatives," says CEO Larry Kettler.

October 3, 2023

Procede Software user conference 2023

ADAS systems encompass all kinds of systems; that's good for safety, may be tough for a diagnosis

Stability systems, braking systems, cameras and radar all require precise calibration to work at their best.

September 19, 2023

A technician adjusts an ADAS sensor on the front of a truck.

FMCSA program pushes ADAS installations

Tech-Celerate Now started in 2019 to encourage carriers to adopt ADAS. The first phase ran until 2021 and a new phase is getting ready to start for 2023.

September 19, 2023

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Finalists named for ATD's 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, Service and Procede Software are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year. There are seven dealers up for the 2024 award.

Truck on interstate driving

Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks

Kriete Group chargers

How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams

The image on the left shows a sign being taken down and the image on the right shows a new FleetPride sign in its place.

Rebranding demands strategy, communication

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