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- Utah Readying PrePass Weigh-Station Technology
- DDC Sets Engine Technician Program
- Kenworth Offers Fuel-Economy Guide
- DDC Sets Engine Technician Program
Utah Readying PrePass Weigh-Station Technology
Utah will deploy PrePass at all major weigh stations during the first quarter of next year and will become the 25th state to install the high-tech electronic weigh station bypass service, PrePass said Monday.PrePass technology that makes it possible for participating motor carriers to comply electronically with state weight, safety and credential requirements at weigh stations and ports of entry while traveling at highway speeds.
We are committed to ensuring that all motor carriers operate safely in Utah,” said Rick Clasby, administrator of the Motor Carrier Division for the Utah Department of Transportation. Transport Topics
DDC Sets Engine Technician Program
Engine maker Detroit Diesel Corp. said it has launched of a service technician program, Guild 2.0, to better serve its customers.DDC said that with the launch of the new program, service outlets are increasing their focus on ensuring faster service and improved quality for its customers.
“Those who work on [DDC] engines need better tools and training as each generation of engines becomes increasing complex. We are confident G2 is a way to make certain this happens,” said Carsten Reinhardt, DDC’s chief executive officer.
DDC is a unit of the Freightliner Group, which is in turn part of DaimlerChrysler. Transport TopicsTransport Topics
Kenworth Offers Fuel-Economy Guide
Kenworth Truck Co. has produced a free guide to assist fleets and owner operators interested in finding ways to improve fuel economy.The “Push Less Air, Pull More Profit” guide emphasizes the importance of spec’ing for enhanced aerodynamics and fuel economy, the company said.
It is available on the company’s Web site, www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth is a unit of Paccar Inc. Transport Topics
