Mack offers new 13-liter engine; 9.5% hike in fuel economy possible
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To help customers realize maximum fuel efficiency, Mack Trucks Thursday introduced the Mack MP8HE 13-liter engine and the Mack HE+ package for
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Trading begins on U.S. Xpress stock
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — U.S. Xpress Enterprises Wednesday said the pricing of its initial public offering of 18,056,000 shares of Class A common stock at $16
Bill introduced in Senate to repeal federal excise tax on HD trucks, trailers
WASHINGTON — Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., on Tuesday introduced SB3052, a bill that would repeal the 12 percent federal excise tax (FET) on the sale
May Class 8 truck sales up 1.3% over April
May Class 8 truck sales in the United States were up 1.3 percent over April, according to WardsAuto. Wards said 19,195 Class 8 units were
55 likely illegal immigrants found in tractor-trailer in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO  — Dozens of people, including some children, were discovered in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, The Associated Press reported. KSAT-TV reported that authorities
Bendix CVS names Michael Hawthorne president and CEO
ELYRIA, Ohio — Bendix Commercial Vehicle has appointed Michael J. Hawthorne president and CEO, as well as a member of its executive board. Hawthorne will
Bill requiring examination, reform of HOS, ELD regulations introduced
WASHINGTON — Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Tuesday introduced the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation they said is designed to reform
Preliminary May trailer orders continue positive trend
Both industry analysts that tractor commercial vehicle orders and sales say that preliminary trailer orders continued at a good pace. ACT Research’s preliminary estimate for
Pilot Flying J opens four new locations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Flying J will open four Pilot Travel Centers in Bunkie, Louisiana, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Monument, Colorado and Hempstead, Texas, throughout the
NATSO launches Alternative Fuels Council, unveils fuel quality program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NATSO, the national association representing the travel plaza and help fuel retailers leverage the resources necessary to learn about and incorporate alternative
Wabash names Brent Yeagy as president and CEO
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Wabash National Corp., a producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems, said that Brent L. Yeagy, president and chief operating officer of
DTNA adds 2 connectivity services to its Connect portfolio
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio — Detroit Connect Direct and a
One good toll deserves another? Virginia, Maryland team up
WASHINGTON — The Journal of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) reports that following Maryland’s plans to add toll lanes to
ALK Technologies launches new trip planning driver app
PRINCETON, N.J. — ALK Technologies, a Trimble Company and global provider of transportation technology and mobility solutions, has launched a trip planning driver app—MileOn by
5 states awarded grants to combat drugged driving
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the third consecutive year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) are awarding grants
ATA, Rhode Island truck group vow to fight state’s truck tolls
ARLINGTON, Va. — Leaders of the American Trucking Associations and the Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA) today pledged to continue fighting against what they
Ohio to start drone project in July in conjunction with its Smart Mobility Corridor
Drones are set to monitor traffic patterns and communicate with ground vehicle infrastructure in Ohio, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Journal
Port imports expected to set record numbers despite tariff debate
WASHINGTON — Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set record numbers this summer and fall even as the debate over
Driver turnover rate rises in first quarter
ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said the driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose in the first quarter
Freightliner shows off 2 fully electrified CMVs during event
PORTLAND, Ore. — Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles, a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck today, during