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Bose Debuts Advancements in Its Ergonomic Truck Seats

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Bose, the manufacturer that applied its pioneering sound-blocking technology to block bumps and vibrations in truck seats, has announced upgrades to its seats, including a refined control system, improved ergonomic features and a built-in informational audio track that helps orient drivers to the new equipment.

February 16, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

SkyBitz, P.S.I. Collaborate on Tire Pressure Information Solution

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 A remote asset-tracking and information-management service provider and a tire pressure systems firm have teamed up in what they鈥檙e calling a perfect marriage.

February 16, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Michelin Introduces Tire Care Monitoring Program for Fleets

NASHVILLE, Tenn.聽鈥 Michelin Americas Truck Tires Division has announced the launch of Tire Care, a fully digital, nationwide fleet tire-monitoring program that the tire maker says will help maximize uptime and control costs.

February 16, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Dana Plans Web-Based Course to Help Fleets With 鈥楧ownspeeding鈥

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Dana Holding Corp. is planning a new Web-based training and maintenance course aimed at keeping fleet technicians apprised of the changes in engine 鈥渄ownspeeding,鈥 an increasingly prevalent strategy for boosting fuel efficiency.

February 16, 2015
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Rush Truck Centers to Share Information With Decisiv Platform

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Decisiv Inc. said here that national dealership chain Rush Truck Centers will integrate its RushCare communication management system with Decisiv鈥檚 platform, providing information from more than 110 service locations across the country.

February 15, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Government

Noregon Systems Announces Truck Check-up Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn.聽鈥 Noregon Systems, a vehicle diagnostics provider, has announced that it will launch next month its truck check-up program, a tool that will allow drivers to plug in for a quick check of their vehicle while fueling.

February 15, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Silver Eagle Releases 鈥楾-Dolly鈥 for Connected Vehicles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Silver Eagle Manufacturing Co. released an automated dolly for connected vehicles that it said can help boost fuel savings by shortening distances between trailers.

February 15, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

Optronics Reveals New LED SuperLamp Technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. 鈥 Optronics International unveiled a new LED SuperLamp technology line of truck lights here that聽the company聽said boosts performance by re-engineering electrical components with chemical- and ultraviolet light-resistant coating.

February 15, 2015
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

LiveOnWeb Video Preview: Taking Your Questions Now for Trucks and Tech Program

Send in your questions now 鈥 or come talk to us at booth 2335 at TMC 鈥 for our Feb. 25 LiveOnWeb show focused on trucks and technology. Watch our one-minute video preview that tees up our planned discussions of ELDs and tech consolidation.

February 13, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Stemco Acquires Trailer Aerodynamics Firm ATDynamics

Stemco聽announced that聽it has acquired ATDynamics Inc., a manufacturer of trailer aerodynamics products,聽and its TrailerTail technology. Financial terms were not disclosed.

February 12, 2015