Musk: Tesla Semi completes 1st journey hauling full load
AUSTIN, Texas — The Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck has successfully completed its first fully loaded, long-haul journey on a full charge, company owner
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ACT Research’s Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops 6th time in 7 months
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard slipped in September to a
Used Class 8 retail sales fall in October, countering seasonal expectations
COLUMBUS, Ind — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class
Ship.Cars, Monk AI partner to streamline inspection process
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Ship.Cars has partnered with Monk AI to deliver AI inspection reports to drivers using the Ship.Cars Electronic Proof of Delivery app. With
Alvys announces new feature for calculating IFTA taxes
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. — Alvys has released a new feature to aid trucking companies in calculating International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) taxes. “Most trucking companies
Volvo VNR electric trucks deployed in South Bronx thanks to $10M clean transportation prize
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America will deploy eight Volvo VNR Electric trucks with two Bronx-based community groups as part of a $10 million award
DriveOhio set to deploy automated driving systems in rural Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — DriveOhio‘s Rural Automated Driving Systems project moves closer to deployment as two semi-trucks complete controlled testing on a closed track at the Transportation
Paper Transport adopts Platform Science’s platform, app catalog
SAN DIEGO, Calif. and DE PERE, Wis. — Platform Science and Paper Transport have announced a new collaboration to bring Platform Science’s technology to Paper Transport’s entire
HDA Truck Pride partners with Diesel Laptops
HAZLEWOOD, Mo. — HDA Truck Pride has forged a new partnership with diagnostic repair and tool provider Diesel Laptops. “With their continued commitment to training
Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel cell truck completes first high-altitude test
STUTTGART, Germany – A Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototype successfully completed its first high-altitude tests on public roads. A major point on the checklist of the
Autonomous truck tech company Waabi releases ‘Waabi Driver’
TORONTO — Waabi has released the Waabi Driver, which it deems as “the next generation of autonomous trucking technology.” The Waabi Driver combines Waabi’s AI-first
Kodiak autonomous CMV tests show vehicles can maintain control after tire blowouts
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Tire blowouts are sudden and dangerous events that can happen when driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that tire problems
Zonar integrates anti-trafficking app into in-cab tablets
SEATTLE — Zonar officials say a Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) app will be available for free download on all Samsung in-cab tablets before the end of the year.
Pilot, Volvo partner to build nationwide charging network for electric big rigs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot Company and Volvo Group have signed a letter of intent to develop a high-performance charging network open to all battery-electric Class
Drowsy driving dangers: Tech company working to prevent sleep-related crashes
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Daylight saving time came to an end on Nov. 6, which means more time spent driving in lower light conditions, precisely
Sysco receives 1st Freightliner eCascadia
HOUSTON and PORTLAND, Ore. —Sysco Corporation received its first series-produced battery electric Freightliner eCascadia on Nov. 11. Sysco’s first zero-emission Class 8 truck was presented to Marie
Kenworth customers can now renew TruckTech+ subscriptions online via PACCAR Solutions
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth has introduced a new way for fleets and truck operators to manage their Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics subscriptions online through the
Trucker Path adds Geotab ELD, telematics solutions to suite
PHOENIX – Trucker Path has announced the addition of Geotab ELD and telematics technologies to its suite of products and services. “We are excited to be
Daimler issues recall on more than 230,000 vehicles
WASHINGTON — Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has issued a recall on more than 230,000 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles manufactured from 2016-22. The recall,
Shell Rotella introduces T6 10W-30 synthetic heavy-duty engine oil
HOUSTON — Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Rotella T6 10W-30 full synthetic heavy duty engine oil. According to a news release, the oil “provides the