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THE MODEL 137 TRACTOR OUTPUT TESTOR IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
“Safety is a primary concern when
it comes to the commercial trucking industry,” says Blair. “Ensuring that the technicians can diagnose safety concerns and meet TMC recommended practices quickly and accurately means safer roads, reduced costs, and more efficient fleet management.” Changing the future of trailer
maintenance through innovation. Learn more:
www.lite-check.com.
DOWNLOAD MHC’S MOBILE APP The MHC mobile app allows cus-
Lite-Check is introducing a new
product to its lineup, the Model 137 Truck Tester. Exclusively available through Lite-Check manufacturing in mid-January, the Model 137 Truck Tester is designed to test and diagnose safety concerns between the truck and trailer relating to TMC recommended practices. “As the trucking industry contin-
ues to become more advanced, there will be a continued need for advanced diagnostics that test and diagnose issues between the truck and the trailer. The Model 137 [Truck Tester] is the first of its kind.” Says Bob Blair, CEO of Lite- Check Fleet Solutions, Inc. Most testers on the market today
test the truck and trailer separately with no consideration for how they work together. With the Model 137 Truck Tester, technicians can now verify that the voltage generated by the truck. Similarly, trailer testing can be accom- plished verifying the voltage recommen- dation for additional trailer hook-ups. Also, the ability to test how the ABS cab light responds to a trailer’s ABS ECU is incorporated into the Model 137 Truck Tester.
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tomers to quickly find the nearest MHC location to their current location or final destina- tion. The app pulls informa- tion directly from MHC. com, ensuring that all loca- tions are up- to-date in real time. Location maps are inte- grated with
Google to provide accurate distances and direct routes for customers to navi- gate MHC. Additionally, when customers select
a location from the app, they can now access new and used inventory with the touch of a button. The button directly takes them to the store’s truck inven- tory listed on
MHC.com, where they can view details and save trucks to their customer profiles. “MHC’s mobile app is packed full
of features to provide added conve- nience for customers,” MHC Executive Vice President Steve Wisdom said. “The
integration between our mobile app and
MHC.com enables customers to view available inventory with ease.” To download the app, visit the
iTunes, Google Play stores or
mhc.com.
PER DIEM PLUS SIMPLIFIES LIFE FOR DRIVERS Per Diem Plus®
is the truck drivers
“easy button”. The only IRS-compliant mobile app that automatically adminis- ters the Special Transportation Industry per diem rules, both U.S and Canada, for OTR drivers covered by the DOT hours of service.
Per Diem Plus is designed for
US-based solo & team drivers operating in the United States and Canada. The app is now available for both iOS and Android. We offer a 30-day free trial - no credit card required - and subscrip- tions are $9.99 per month. Integrate Per Diem Plus into fleet
mobile offerings with the available application program interface (API).
• IRS-Compliant - alternative to paper and e-logs to prove overnight travel
• Intuitive - receipt scanning and expense tracking
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