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Zonar launches partner network – Truck News
Zonar has introduced a new partner program aimed at resellers, dealers and technology providers serving the fleet management market. The company said the Zonar Partner Network is designed to provide clearer sales structures and support models for companies selling telematics and fleet technology products. The program includes four categories of partners: value-added resellers, partner partners, referral agents and dealer partners,…
Zonar inaugurates the ignition platform based on cloud for fleet management
Broth It has begun the ignition, a new cloud -based fleet management platform, with the aim of replacing the fragmented old -fashioned systems with a consolidated solution that provides real -time knowledge. According to a press release, the launch comes nine months after Zonar's merger with GPS Trackit and marks the first major milestone of the Combined Company. The company…
ZM Trucks to build BEV, FCEV in Canada
ZM Trucks will begin production of its vehicles in Canada at the end of the first quarter of 2025. The…
ZF PowerLine eight-speed paired with Cummins B6.7 Octane in Freightliner M2 106 Plus
ZF Group announced the advanced eight-speed PowerLine automatic transmission on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus with the all-new Cummins B6.7…
Zero trust environment, education help prevent cyber threats in trucking
A zero-trust environment, multi-factor authentication, and ongoing education are the keys to trucking companies looking to maintain cyber security. After…
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Truck Tips: How to Back Up a Tractor Trailer (Video)
Backing up a tractor-trailer accurately and safely is a skill that must be learned and mastered. You'll encounter all kinds of different support situations in your career, but this video shows one of the most common — the straight-ahead maneuver. Here's a hint: it all starts with a good setup.…
Truck Tips: How to Adjust and Adjust Truck Mirrors (Video)
Mirrors should be adjusted correctly to get the best view of what is behind and next to you. Proper adjustment can help you straighten your back and track your trailer wheels while turning. Let's start. The first step is to drive straight ahead and stop with the tractor and trailer…
Truck Tips: How to Adjust 5th Wheels and Trailer Wheels (Video)
Due to commercial vehicle gross weight and axle weight regulations, drivers will occasionally need to reposition the 5th wheel or trailer axles for proper weight distribution. This video explains how to tow the 5th wheel and trailer axles safely and without damaging the equipment. After picking up a load, especially…
Truck Tips: How to Hitch and Hitch a Trailer (Video)
After arriving in the yard and identifying the trailer you are going to pick up, scan the area in front of the trailer for obstacles before driving under it. And double check the unit number before you connect. If the area is clear and you have the correct trailer, position…
Truck Tips: How to Mark and Measure Brake Adjustment (Video)
Commercial drivers are required by law to ensure that their brakes are in working order and properly adjusted. The mark and measure method is considered the only reliable means of measuring braking distance. This is how road inspectors measure brake adjustment. (We'll show alternative methods later in this video.) We're…
Truck Tips: How to Check Tractor Trailer Brakes (Video)
Daily vehicle inspection requirements include checking the functional parts of an air brake system, such as the regulator, air compressor, and low air pressure warning devices. This part of the inspection is mainly done in the cabin. Here's what you need to know. Before starting these checks, park the truck…
How truck drivers can practice on the road
Truck drivers can get on the road to a healthier lifestyle by getting regular exercise. Dr. Mark Manera, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, says it starts with small goals and building a routine. “Take smaller wins and add a little more. In six months, you'll be in a…
10 Tips for Truckers Facing Fires
As wildfires continue to burn from Alberta to Quebec and Nova Scotia, a Quebec-based resource is offering several tips for truck drivers who may find themselves in high-risk areas — especially as heavy smoke travels in their direction. Here are 10 tips from the Societe de protection des forets contre…
DTNA introduces extended warranty program
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has launched a new extended warranty program for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines. Extended Optimum is available for those who already own a used truck or those in the process of purchasing. “Until now, fleets and owner-operators with lapsed coverage have turned…
Fullbay and Dieselmatic marketing ROI for stores
Fullbay and Dieselmatic have introduced a new end-to-end marketing analytics program to generate reports on store revenue and ROI. End-to-end analytics enable store owners to track and analyze the source of their store revenue to better understand their return on investment for digital marketing activities, the companies claim. The software…