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Traxen Calls iQ-Cruise ‘Bridge to Autonomy’

CLEVELAND — For trucking technology company Traxen Inc., the combination of artificial intelligence and adaptive cruise control is “the bridge to autonomy.â€

September 14, 2021
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IANA 2021: Massive Imbalances Plague Intermodal Industry

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Global trade patterns distorted by the COVID-19 pandemic have thrown the intermodal shipping industry out of whack, creating massive imbalances in shipping containers, intermodal chassis and drayage drivers.

September 14, 2021
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Orange EV to Launch Electric Yard Truck for Ports

LONG BEACH, Calif. — After targeting warehouses and distribution centers with its electric yard truck, Orange EV has its eyes on the nation’s ports.

September 14, 2021
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Sensata Stresses Radar, Telematics After Acquisitions

CLEVELAND — Sensata Technologies discussed its business outlook and progress in the wake of its acquisitions of Xirgo Technologies and PRECO Electronics during a Sept. 12 press event.

September 13, 2021
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TSE Brakes Launches TSE-Sense Smart Air Brake Actuator

CLEVELAND — Brake actuator and adjuster manufacturer TSE Brakes Inc., announced on Sept. 12 the launch of its TSE-Sense smart air brake actuator during American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

September 13, 2021
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Doleco USA Unveils New LayerLok Double-Decking Systems

CLEVELAND — Securing technology provider Doleco USA introduced the new LayerLok XP, AF and SC double-decking systems at American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

September 13, 2021
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August Class 8 Retail Sales Rise 2.8% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in August inched slightly higher as truck makers posted mixed results compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.

September 13, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMC to Fund Study of Refrigerated Carriers

CLEVELAND — The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations will fund a study of refrigerated carriers with an emphasis on how they manage food safety with new technology and related maintenance implications.

September 13, 2021
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Jacobs Begins U.S. Production of Fulcrum Bridge Product

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, announced it started U.S. production of its Fulcrum Bridge product.

September 13, 2021
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Frequency of Roadside Repairs Decreases in Q2

CLEVELAND — Trucks during the second quarter traveled farther between unscheduled roadside repairs, according to the latest edition of the TMC/FleetNet America Vertical Benchmarking report.

September 13, 2021