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A look at the latest products, services and news from ATR advertisers

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wITH TrUck repaIrs UsINg wHIle savINg TIme, fUel aND thorized purchases by creating
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MHC Kenworth has launched agm 31™ To be facTory
RoadPulse, an online system that better INsTalleD by NavIsTar
serves customers by providing real-time PrePass Services, offered by the Boyd Bros. Transportation Inc.,
visibility to truck repairs from schedul- non-profit public/private partnership the nation’s leading heavy-duty flatbed
ing to invoicing, making it easier than HELP Inc., create efficiencies for motor transportation company, has selected
ever to get a truck in and out of the carriers by saving time, fuel and money. OverDrive AGM 31™ from Trojan
shop and back on the road. prepass keeps over 467,000 Battery Co., LLC as the standard bat-
“RoadPulse is easy to use and qualified trucks on the move by tery for its truck fleet. Trojan Battery’s
saves us the time it takes to make e-screening them and authorizing OverDrive AGM 31 deep-cycle bat-
phone calls and set up appointments. them to bypass hundreds of weigh tery will be featured on Boyd Bros.’
There’s no guesswork for what we stations and inspection facilities new fleet of 300 trucks from Navistar
need done because it’s all in writing,” across the u.s. Inc. OverDrive has been the standard
Conway Truckload Supervisor of Fleet • Maximize hours-of-service by reduc- replacement battery for the Boyd Bros.
Maintenance Johnny Presley, Sr. said. ing lost time in weigh stations. existing fleet for more than two years.
Scheduling a repair at MHC facili- • Maintain a good CSA score by qual- “Boyd Bros. selected Trojan’s
ties is instantaneous through RoadPulse ifying for pre-clearance. OverDrive AGM 31 deep-cycle battery
and is available seven days a week, 24 • Protect data privacy by ensuring because it can withstand the harsh con-
hours a day, providing online visibility your data always remains secure. ditions common in over-the-road truck-
to all stages of approvals. Customers prepass plus consolidates prepass ing applications,” David M. Baker, vice
can choose to receive immediate status for qualified fleets and electronic president of maintenance at Boyd Bros.
updates of repairs, and an automated toll payments on more than Transportation Inc. “The OverDrive
repair complete notification is sent 80 roads, bridges, tunnels and AGM 31 battery incorporates a series of
when the job is finished. turnpikes nationwide. design features essential to deliver the
The system allows users to interact • Eliminate multiple accounts, pre- long duration of energy storage required
with MHC based on their preferred paid credit balances and bonds by by trucking operations. Reliable opera-
method of communication, whether using a single PrePass transponder. tion of our trucking fleet is essential
it’s a phone call, text or email. Multiple • Provide post-paid invoicing and to the success of our business, and the
profiles can be set up, allowing drivers a single point of contact for all rugged durability and dependability
to be notified immediately about the account needs. provided by Trojan’s OverDrive AGM 31
status of their truck. prepass fuel Card helps you fuel battery addresses these critical business
To sign up for RoadPulse, contact your business so you keep moving. requirements.”
your local MHC representative today • Gain access to fuel rebates, cash Trojan understands the importance
or visit www.mhctruck.com/dealers/ services, tire replacement and road- of getting the most out of a deep-cycle
roadpulse. side assistance. AGM battery, which is why the com-

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