RigDig’s big data drives award-winning journalism, insights into clients’ customers and prospects
Mar 26, 2014
By analyzing RigDig data and other sources, Overdrive Senior Editor Todd Dills highlighted problems with the Compliance Safety Accountability program the federal government uses to identify unsafe trucking fleets, including the fact that it unfairly targets smaller carriers. Neal judges called the series "a masterful service to its readers and a master class in how to use data to hold ...
Commercial Truck Trader partners with RigDig Truck History Reports
Feb 26, 2013
Commercial Truck Trader(TM) and Wholesale Industrial Network (WIN) Collaborate on Truck History Reports
Norfolk, VA (PRWEB) February 14, 2013 Commercial Truck Trader and The Wholesale Industrial Network (WIN) have announced their partnership with RigDig Truck History Reports. This partnership allows Dealers to access RigDig reports directly, helping dealers, buyers and fleet managers the ability to make more informed used truck purchasing ...
Buyers Beware | Trucks Flooded by Sandy Could Pop Up for Sale
Nov 13, 2012
Buyers Beware | Trucks Flooded by Sandy Could Pop Up for Sale
Published By: Jill Dunn, Overdrive Magazine
In Hurricane Sandy’s wake, fraud experts are warning of unscrupulous truck sellers who may attempt to hide flood damage from buyers.
Joe Wehrle, who heads the non-profit National Insurance Crime Bureau, said Sandy may have resulted in thousands of vehicles flooded in several states. “Unscrupulous ...
RigDig™ Featured in the Used Truck Association’s July Newsletter
Jul 24, 2012
RigDig Truck History Reports were featured in the July 2012 UTA Newsletter. Click here to read the section from Bryan's Spotlight.
RigDig is a proud UTA affiliate member! We look forward to working with your dealership to help you avoid inventory mistakes and to help you sell more trucks by giving your customers that extra peace-of-mind that a RigDig Truck History ...
RigDig™ Launches Virtual Salesperson, Rachel Darville
May 16, 2012
RigDig Introduces Rachel Darville, the Trucking Industry’s First Virtual Salesperson Powered by Real Time Content
RigDig has introduced Rachel Darville, a Real Time Content Virtual Salesperson, to its online presence. Rachel is responsible for introducing fleet managers, dealers, contractors and owner-operators to the RigDig Truck History Report service and explaining its many benefits.
“We’re very excited to add Rachel to our team,” ...
California Law To Require Dealers To Run Truck History Report
Mar 20, 2012
California To Require Dealers To Check Title Information
Published By: Successful Dealer, Denise Rondini
Beginning July 1, 2012 under AB1215, every California-licensed motor vehicle dealer is required to check the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) prior to offering vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, for sale. Junk yards, salvage yards, auto recyclers, insurance carriers and state motor vehicle departments are required to ...
RigDig™ Finalist for Top Technical Achievement Award
Feb 27, 2012
Commercial Carrier Journal: Published 2/24/12
Truck information service RigDig’s Truck History Reports was one of six finalists for the top technical achievement of 2011 awarded by the Truck Writers of North America. The award was presented for the Volvo XE13 powertrain package at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition last week.
To be eligible for the ...
RigDig Names Bryan Fanis Director of Sales
Jan 12, 2012
RigDig Names Bryan Fanis Director of Sales
RigDig™ has announced the promotion of Bryan Fanis to Director of Sales. Fanis will be responsible for the sales of both RigDig™ Truck History Reports and RigDig™ Business Intelligence products. Previously, Fanis was Equipment Data Associates’ Product Manager for both the construction and trucking industries.
“Since launching in August, demand for our RigDig™ information products ...
Cummins ISX15 Industry-Leading Maintenance Intervals and New Protection Plan Lowers TCO.
Mar | 8 | 16
ISX15 owners know that that Cummins is a leader in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Two recent changes are expected to further help owner operators increase profits, while Cummins extends its leadership position.
First, owner-operators with Cummins 2016 ISX15 engine powering their vehicle will see increased uptime and productivity due to a decreased need for ash cleaning in the Diesel Particulate ...
Cummins ISX15 Industry-Leading Maintenance Intervals and New Protection Plan Lowers TCO.
Mar | 5 | 16
ISX15 owners know that that Cummins is a leader in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Two recent changes are expected to further help owner operators increase profits, while Cummins extends its leadership position.
First, owner-operators with Cummins 2016 ISX15 engine powering their vehicle will see increased uptime and productivity due to a decreased need for ash cleaning in the Diesel Particulate ...
Cummins ISX15 Industry-Leading Maintenance Intervals and New Protection Plan Lowers TCO.
Mar | 5 | 16
ISX15 owners know that that Cummins is a leader in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Two recent changes are expected to further help owner operators increase profits, while Cummins extends its leadership position.
First, owner-operators with Cummins 2016 ISX15 engine powering their vehicle will see increased uptime and productivity due to a decreased need for ash cleaning in the Diesel Particulate ...
Emissions system: Newer trucks’ potential handicap
Jul | 10 | 15
Almost four in 10 owner-operators buying used trucks report emissions problems for 2010 and newer equipment, three in 10 for 2007-’09, as their biggest maintenance issue, underlining the importance of maintenance records in evaluating a purchase.
Emissions system: Newer trucks’ potential handicap
Jul | 10 | 15
Almost four in 10 owner-operators buying used trucks report emissions problems for 2010 and newer equipment, three in 10 for 2007-’09, as their biggest maintenance issue, underlining the importance of maintenance records in evaluating a purchase.
Emissions system: Newer trucks’ potential handicap
Jul | 10 | 15
Almost four in 10 owner-operators buying used trucks report emissions problems for 2010 and newer equipment, three in 10 for 2007-’09, as their biggest maintenance issue, underlining the importance of maintenance records in evaluating a purchase.
Emissions system: Newer trucks’ potential handicap
Jul | 8 | 15
Almost four in 10 owner-operators buying used trucks report emissions problems for 2010 and newer equipment, three in 10 for 2007-’09, as their biggest maintenance issue, underlining the importance of maintenance records in evaluating a purchase.
Emissions system: Newer trucks’ potential handicap
Jul | 8 | 15
Almost four in 10 owner-operators buying used trucks report emissions problems for 2010 and newer equipment, three in 10 for 2007-’09, as their biggest maintenance issue, underlining the importance of maintenance records in evaluating a purchase.
Cummins ISX15 Industry-Leading Maintenance Intervals and New Protection Plan Lowers TCO
Mar | 5 | 16
Fleet owners know that that Cummins is a leader in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Two recent changes are expected to further help ISX15-powered fleets increase profits.
First, fleets with Cummins 2016 ISX15 engine powering their vehicles will see increased uptime and productivity due to a decreased need for ash cleaning in the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). Maintenance intervals are being ...
Penske Used Trucks creates mobile shopping site for trucks
Oct | 11 | 13
Penske Used Trucks has launched a new mobile website for online truck shopping for its customers. Penske sells a wide range of commercial heavy-duty semi-tractors, medium-duty straight trucks, light-duty trucks, and semi-trailers.
“Our full inventory is available on the mobile site and we update it daily,” said Jack Mitchell, vice president remarketing at Penske Truck Leasing. “On any given day, there are ...
Severe Service
Sep | 4 | 12
First response team lends heavy-lifting hand, Freightliner has spec'd a severe-duty truck line for waste haul markets, Paccar MX tough-tested with aggregate hauler and more severeduty industry news items are featured.
Schneider offering used truck financing program
Jun | 26 | 12
Commercial Fleet Financing Inc. is working with Schneider National to provide a low-cost financing program for used trucks for small business owners in the trucking and transport market. "Schneider put their trust in us, so we built them a custom program," says Jason Giese, program manager at CFF.
This program allows a trucker to generate revenue from their used truck purchase ...
Severe Service
Apr | 1 | 12
Before and after DPF, excavators use dump doubles rig to fight MS, RigDig takes guesswork out of buying used trucks and more news and products are featured.
Journal
Sep | 1 | 11
Heavy truck fuel economy standards on the way, report says most drivers don't understand CSA, analysts predict driver pay to increase and more industry news items are featured.
RigDig helps used truck buyers make smarter decisions
Aug | 25 | 11
RigDig says its truck history reports help fleet managers, dealers and owner-operators make informed used truck purchase decisions. By logging onto www.rigdig.com and typing in a truck’s vehicle identification number, truck buyers and sellers can get critical information to help make smart buys in an easy-to-use report.
“The launch of RigDig marks the first time buyers can check a truck’s background ...
Penske Truck Leasing announces service discount for AMSA customers
Jul | 11 | 17
The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) and Penske Truck Leasing announce an enhanced discount program for AMSA and its member companies.
Throughout the years, Penske and AMSA have built a national rental program that provides access to a nationwide rental fleet supporting the transportation needs of AMSA members. Enhancements to this established program offer additional discount options for Full-Service Leasing ...
Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 26 | 17
It’s become difficult for dealers to maintain normal margins with certain used trucks that were acquired months prior, when prices were stronger.
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire ...
Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 13 | 17
It’s become difficult for dealers to maintain normal margins with certain used trucks that were acquired months prior, when prices were stronger.
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire ...
Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 12 | 17
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country.
This can be traced ...
Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 11 | 17
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country.
This can be traced ...
Successful Dealer Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 4 | 17
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country.
This can be traced ...
Successful Dealer Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 4 | 17
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country.
This can be ...
Successful Dealer Sold! Used Truck Guide: Flexibility helps financing in today’s tricky market
Apr | 4 | 17
As used truck sales numbers have flattened and values have crashed, financing a used truck purchase has become a tough task for dealers and customers alike.
“For the past 12 to 18 months it has become increasingly difficult to acquire financing for used trucks because they don’t book well,” says David Bibler, finance manager at Truck Country.
This can be ...