Columbus Kenworth adds new parts and service dealership in Zanesville, Ohio
ZANESVILLE, Ohio — Expanding its support to fleet and truck operators in central Ohio, Columbus Kenworth has opened a new parts and service dealership in
Equipment & Tech
More than 1,200 vehicles removed from North American roadways during surprise brake check
GREENBELT, Md. — During an unannounced Brake Safety Day held May 26, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conducted 10,091 inspections
NHTSA probes overheating brakes that could cause fires in 500,000 semis
DETROIT — U.S. highway safety regulators have opened an investigation into about a half-million semis with brakes that can catch fire. The National Highway Traffic
June trailer orders up slightly from May but down year over year
Preliminary reports from industry analysts show June’s net trailer orders up month over month but down year over year. According to ACT Research’s “State of
Charge while you roll: Indiana DOT, Purdue University plan to create highway capable of charging ECVs
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Purdue University on July 1 announced plans to develop a contactless wireless-charging concrete pavement highway segment
Bendix safety systems now factory option on some Volvo trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is offering the fifth generation of the SafetyDirect Processor (SDP5) from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems as a factory-installed
Transflo Lite offers free version of workflow tools app for drivers
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo will soon offer a free mobile version of its cloud-based platform designed for company drivers and owner-operators. Transflo Lite, a free
Autonomous research, strategy coming to Bridgestone, J.B. Hunt and PGT Trucking
The world of autonomous trucking is progressing as motor carriers such as J.B. Hunt, PGT Trucking and others, in addition to manufacturers like Bridgestone Americas,
Cummins to produce natural gas powertrains for commercial vehicle market
DALLAS/FORTH WORTH and COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. and Rush Enterprises Inc. on June 29 signed a letter of intent for Cummins to acquire 50%
Preparation, attention to detail help inspections go smoothly
Nobody likes them. Drivers go out of their way to avoid them, some changing their routes or schedules — or even taking time off —
Plus partners with Good Machine to transport equipment used to promote sustainability
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Autonomous truck technology developer Plus is partnering with Good Machine venture studio in a pilot project to transport equipment used in sustainability
ACT Research: Analysts predict Class 8, freight markets will be ‘as good as it gets’ in Q3
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Good things are in store for the Class 8 truck market, according to ACT Research. In its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT reported that
Fleets incorporate Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks for local, regional routes
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo VNR electric Class 8 trucks are making inroads in fleet use for local and regional routes. According to Volvo, the Volvo
Bridgestone joins forces with Kodiak to add ‘smart’ tire tech to autonomous trucks
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas announced last week that it has taken a minority investment in Kodiak Robotics, a U.S.-based self-driving truck company. According to
ACT reports May net trailer orders down 39% from April but up nearly 170% year over year
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to preliminary reports from ACT Research, trailer OEMs posted 8,800 net orders in May, down 39% from April, but almost 170%
Port of Los Angeles rolls out hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The Port of Los Angeles and its partners on June 7 announced the launch of five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric
Getac, Pedigree offer ‘rugged’ in-cab connectivity solutions for ELDs
IRVINE, Calif. — Getac Technology Corp. and Pedigree Technologies recently announced a joint ELD (electronic logging device) solution that combines Getac’s rugged Android Tablet and
Michelin broadens tire retread lineup with launch of two new pre-molds
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Michelin North America Inc. is launching two pre-mold retreads to broaden its lineup of tire retread technologies. According to Michelin, the X Multi T-SA
TrovaCV launches diesel-to-electric program to electrify existing diesel tractors
PULASKI, Va. — It may soon be possible for trucking executives to convert their diesel fleets to battery electric power without replacing existing tractors. A
US regulators to seek automated braking requirement for heavy trucks
DETROIT — In a reversal from Trump administration policies, U.S. auto safety regulators say they will move to require or set standards for automatic emergency