FMCSA allows tanker trucks to use pulsating amber or red brake lights to enhance safety
WASHINGTON — Motor carriers hauling tank trailers can now install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating light on the rear of the trailers, according to
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Nvidia software to drive Locomation’s human-guided autonomous relay convoy tech
PITTSBURGH — Locomation, a provider of autonomous trucking technology, plans to leverage Nvidia Drive AGX Orin autonomous vehicle computing platform for the commercialization of self-driving trucks
$7.2 million in narcotics hidden in ‘medical supplies’ shipment; seizure is second-largest in border history
SAN DIEGO — More than 3,100 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl powder and pills, and heroin were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at
The Trucker News Channel — Toyota Looks to Electrify
In this episode, we cover Toyota looking to get into the Class 8 electric truck market, border patrol sends a drug-smuggling attempt down the drain
ACT Research analyst upgrades commercial vehicle market forecast across the board
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, after pulling the cycle forward in September, ACT’s front-of-the-cycle
Cummins announces its EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Series engines for the North American on-highway truck market
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. announced today (Oct. 13) the launch of its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2021 emissions-compliant X12 and X15 series engines. These
Traxen’s adaptive AI-based cruise control offers enhanced safety plus fuel savings
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Traxen, a metro Detroit-based trucking-industry technology company has launched an intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, designed for both traditional and electric
Trailer orders ‘exploded’ to 52,000 units in September, marking third-highest month on record
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported Oct. 12 that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders for September exploded to the third-highest month ever, at 52,000 units. September’s
Texas opens new state-of-the-art truck inspection facility on I-10 in Guadalupe County
AUSTIN, Texas — The newest, most state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas is now open on Interstate 10 at Seguin. The facility was dedicated Oct.
CAT Scale Rig of the Week — Eva Knelsen
Eva Knelsen, a driver for West Coast Transportation, draws more than a few second looks as she travels along the highway in “Ken Worth,” a
Indiana officially names U.S. 20 ‘Medal of Honor Memorial Highway’
ANGOLA, Ind.— The stretch of U.S. 20 running through Indiana is now officially the “Medal of Honor Memorial Highway.” A naming ceremony and sign unveiling,
Heated headlights designed to prevent buildup of snow, ice in winter driving conditions
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Winter weather has already arrived in some parts of the U.S. and Canada, creating hazardous driving condition for commercial truckers and
ACT Research to add commercial electric vehicles to market outlook study offerings
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research, known for its analysis and forecasts for the commercial truck and trailer market, has announced plans for a new study
Palmer Leasing Group named 2019 Kenworth franchise of the year
INDIANAPOLIS — Palmer Leasing Group has been named the 2019 U.S. Kenworth Franchise of the Year. In addition, the group received a Gold Award for
FMCSA proposal would expand military specialties qualifying for under-21 interstate driving program
WASHINGTON — Public input is requested on a proposal to expand the military occupational specialties (MOS) that qualify under-21 drivers to participate in an interstate
WIT names 2020 top companies for women to work for in transportation
PLOVER, Wis. — The Women In Trucking Association’s (WIT) Redefining the Road magazine on Oct. 2 released the association’s 2020 list of top companies for
Penske Truck Leasing expands with new facilities in Utah, Vermont
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing is now offering services in Lindon, Utah, and Burlington, Vermont. Both centers offer full-service commercial and consumer truck leasing and
Free fleet-management tool from Transfix offers services for small and mid-size carriers
NEW YORK — Transportation solutions provider Transfix on Oct. 6 launched Fleet Planner, the company’s first standalone software offering. Fleet Planner, which complements Transfix’s existing
Month-long wide-load restrictions on I-15 in Arizona will cause 224-mile detour beginning Oct. 12
PHOENIX — Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, and continuing through Friday, Nov. 13, northbound Interstate 15 through the Virgin River Gorge will be
International Used Truck Centers opens Michigan location; now has 15 sales outlets across U.S.
LISLE, Ill. — International Used Truck Centers, a division of Navistar International Corp., has opened a sales outlet in Michigan, bringing the company’s total used-vehicle