Glossary of the American trucking industry

Volvo Trucks’ SuperTruck 2 Exceeds Freight Efficiency Goals with Focus on Aerodynamics and Advanced Engineering

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火曜日, 10月 10, 2023
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Despite the daunting supply chain challenges facing the advanced engineering team throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Trucks not only achieved the DOE objective but exceeded expectations, achieving 134% increase in freight efficiency.

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  • Despite the daunting supply chain challenges facing the advanced engineering team throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Volvo Trucks not only achieved the DOE objective but exceeded expectations, achieving 134% increase in freight efficiency.
  • “We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of our advanced engineering team who worked on SuperTruck 2.
  • For SuperTruck 2, all participating OEMs were given the goal of demonstrating more than 100% improvement in vehicle freight efficiency [ton-mile-per-gallon].
  • For Volvo Trucks’ SuperTruck 2 program, advanced aerodynamics are the key to optimizing fuel efficiency.

ORBCOMM Adds Camera Analytics and Sensors to Enhance Its Data-Driven Truck Telematics Solution

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月曜日, 3月 7, 2022
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ORBCOMMs industry-leading truck management solution provides nose-to-tail intelligence that delivers deep data insights to fleets, streamlining their operations and helping them achieve optimal business outcomes.

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  • ORBCOMMs industry-leading truck management solution provides nose-to-tail intelligence that delivers deep data insights to fleets, streamlining their operations and helping them achieve optimal business outcomes.
  • The solutions new features include:
    Cargo Camera Sensor: ORBCOMM is continuing to enhance its portfolio of camera and video intelligence solutions with the launch of its new Cargo Camera sensor.
  • Safety and Maintenance Integrations: ORBCOMM has completed a new integration with Bendix focused on fleet safety and collision avoidance.
  • You can also connect with ORBCOMM at https://blog.orbcomm.com , on Twitter at @ORBCOMM_Inc, at https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbcomm or at https://www.youtube.com/c/ORBCOMM_Inc .

Dana Technology Featured on 2022 North American Truck and SUV of the Year

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月曜日, 2月 21, 2022
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MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that its innovative technologies are featured on the 2022 Ford Maverick and Ford Bronco, the North American Truck and SUV of the Year, respectively.

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  • MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that its innovative technologies are featured on the 2022 Ford Maverick and Ford Bronco, the North American Truck and SUV of the Year, respectively.
  • The Ford Maverick pickup features Dana's Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle with Spicer SmartConnect disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology.
  • The Ford Bronco SUV features robust, off-road capable Dana 35 AdvanTEK and Dana 44 AdvanTEK axles.
  • Founded in 1904, Dana was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2022" by Newsweek for its emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility.

Grammer Professional Driver selected to America's Road Team Captains

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木曜日, 1月 20, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Grammer Logistics ( www.grammerlogistics.com ) ("Grammer" or the "Company"), a leading chemicals, industrial gases and hazardous materials transportation and logistics firm, announced today that professional driver James Ellis has been selected as a 2022-2023 America's Road Team Captain, through the American Trucking Association ( www.ata.com ).

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  • COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Grammer Logistics ( www.grammerlogistics.com ) ("Grammer" or the "Company"), a leading chemicals, industrial gases and hazardous materials transportation and logistics firm, announced today that professional driver James Ellis has been selected as a 2022-2023 America's Road Team Captain, through the American Trucking Association ( www.ata.com ).
  • James Ellis was selected as one of only 22 professional truck drivers in the nation.
  • "James Ellis is a shining example of a professional driver, and we are extremely proud of him for being selected to this position of leadership.
  • Grammer Logistics ( www.grammerlogistics.com ) is recognized as the premier provider of safe, dependable bulk hazardous chemicals transportation services in the United States.