Technology

Volvo, Lytx to boost safety, performance with video telematics

Onboard technology from Lytx is now available on all model-year 2022 or newer Volvo trucks as a factory-installed option.

May 5, 2021

As part of its ongoing pursuit of safety, innovation and leadership, Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with Lytx to leverage its in-cab video telematics.

Business operations

Karmak to aid users in hiring with new partnership

Hireology has joined forces with Karmak to help provide an all-in-one hiring solution to its dealer customers.

April 30, 2021

Business operations

NEXUS North America recognized for strong performance

NEXUS North America was named NEXUS Member of the Year 2020 at the second ‘N! Virtual Days’ held online April 7-8, 2021.

April 28, 2021

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Business operations

Corcentric, Beroe to boost value of supplier risk, compliance efforts

Companies are only as good as their supply chains. Unfortunately they are vulnerable to disruption and unforeseen risks when suppliers are not monitored.

April 27, 2021

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Pluss Software integrates with PartsEye

Pluss Software recently completed a new integration with Smartco Services' PartsEye to provide their customer base with web-based inventory planning and management tools.

April 21, 2021

New product releases

Phillips Connect debuts ROI analytics tool for trailer devices

Phillips Connect has unveiled ROIAssist, a highly advanced and un-biased tool for accurately projecting cost savings and revenue impacts that come with various smart-trailer sensors.

April 14, 2021

Business operations

Karmak announces partnership with digital marketing service provider

Karmak has announced a partnership with fusionZONE, a leading provider of high-performance websites and digital marketing services to vehicle dealers.

April 13, 2021

Business operations

Diesel Laptops holding virtual truck repair expo

Diesel Laptops will host its second annual virtual trade show this May. The event is scheduled for May 6-7, and is designed to bring professionals in the heavy-duty industry together without the limitation of location.

April 7, 2021

Volvo Group selects BlackBerry for its software platform

To realize its vision for the electronic architecture of future generations of vehicles, Volvo Group says it wanted to take a new approach to software.

April 7, 2021

Business operations

Karmak partners with accounts receivable management firm

Karmak has partnered with Billtrust, a business-to-business accounts receivable (AR) automation and integrated payments leader, to expand its business management system’s capabilities.

April 1, 2021

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Business operations

Navistar integrates FleetCross into parts business

Navistar announced Thursday it has recently signed an enterprise agreement with MOTOR Information Systems licensing FleetCross by MOTOR.

April 1, 2021

Growth strategies

Volvo, Aurora to accelerate autonomous transport deployment

The partnership’s initial focus is to develop and deploy an autonomous transport solution for hub to hub applications for North America.

March 30, 2021

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Business operations

RoadSync’s BigRig411 connects drivers, fleets with repair, maintenance vendors

BigRig411 helps drivers, owner-operators and commercial trucking fleets locate vendors that provide truck repair, mobile truck repair, towing service, tires, truck washes and truck and trailer parts nationwide.

March 18, 2021

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Business operations

Penske Truck Rental implements virtual assistant for reservation process

The goal is to further enhance Penske’s truck rental reservation process by phone and drive efficiencies in its call center operations.

March 11, 2021

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Unlimited parameter updates now available from Mack, Volvo

Mack and Volvo both announced Thursday that their customers can now make unlimited parameter updates through each OEM's respective over-the-air (OTA) remote programming solution.

March 4, 2021

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Business operations

Everything you may have missed during this year's virtual HDAW

The independent aftermarket's biggest week might have been virtual in 2021, but the takeaways for parts distributors, service providers and their supplier partners were once again top notch. Here's a recap of the week.

March 3, 2021

Business operations

Building cohesive pricing strategies key to parts distributors’ e-commerce success

To have a functional, flexible and comprehensive pricing matrix in today’s aftermarket, distributors must also be masters of their digital footprints.

March 2, 2021

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Technician training

Noregon debuts remote assistance programs to support industry technicians

Noregon says its professional techs can assist with a variety of issues, including diagnosis and troubleshooting, engine assistance, aftertreatment problems, electronic issues, and more for all makes, models and components covered by JPRO Professional.

February 24, 2021

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Outfitting the optimal mobile service truck

Properly outfitting a service truck is an essential step in building a viable mobile business. Sending a truck to a unit down customer for service can potentially shave hours or days off their downtime, but only if the truck and tech are prepared.

Daimler, Paccar, Utility Trailer hit with NHTSA recalls

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How dealers can manage competition from customers

To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.

Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage

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Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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How to Grow & Scale Your Repair Shop

Ever thought about starting your own diesel repair shop? Fullbay’s expanded guide will show you the necessary steps to bring your new business into the world.