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BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Meritor, Phillips Join Decisiv’s Maintenance Ecosystem

ORLANDO, Fla. — Decisiv announced that Meritor and Phillips Industries have joined its ecosystem of fleet maintenance companies during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

SAF Holland Announces Haldex Integrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — SAF-Holland announced integrations of its products with Haldex equipment during a media event at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition on Feb. 26.

February 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Doleco USA Unveils ConnectedDeck System

ORLANDO, Fla. — Securing technology firm Doleco USA unveiled a new deck system for trailers designed to expedite freight operations industrywide.

February 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mitchell 1 Incorporates TMC’s Recommended Practices in Its TruckSeries

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new online tool offers industry technicians the option to access hundreds of reports featuring in-depth background and expertise about technical repairs.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FHWA Promotes Andrew Rogers to Deputy Administrator

The Federal Highway Administration promoted chief counsel Andrew Rogers on Feb. 27 to deputy administrator.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusiness

Georgia Lands First of Five New Sam’s Club Distribution Centers

Georgia’s governor announced a $142 million deal for a Sam’s Club distribution and fulfillment center in the first of five new sites in the company’s bold plans to modernize its supply chain.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Tesla Pauses Rollout of Self-Driving Software Facing Recall

Tesla Inc. has temporarily stopped rolling out its $15,000 driver-assistance system until it addresses issues that led the carmaker to recall almost 363,000 vehicles.

February 27, 2023
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Supply Chains Have Healed, Yet Their Mark on Inflation to Endure

Supply chains across the world are healing up almost as fast as they broke down. That doesn’t mean the pressure they’re exerting on inflation will disappear as quickly.

February 27, 2023
Business

Toyota’s January Output Climbs While Honda, Nissan Report Drops

Toyota Motor Corp. reported a slight drop in global sales in January due to lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and a chronic shortage of semiconductors for automobiles, the Japanese automaker said.

February 27, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Gear Head Debuts Soy-Based Grease Pads for Fifth Wheel Lubrication

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gear Head Lube has introduced soy-based grease pads designed to provide a less messy, faster and more environmentally friendly way to lubricate tractors’ fifth wheels.

February 27, 2023