ACT Research releases preliminary Class 8 truck net orders for August
COLUMBUS, In. — August preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 16,400 units, up m/m but down 16% y/y, according to ACT Research. “Class
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Aurora expands driverless truck routes
DALLAS, Texas — Aurora Innovation Inc. is expanding its driverless truck routes between El Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Ariz. as well as implementing its new Partner
Platform Science partners with TAT to eradicate human trafficking
SAN DIEGO, Calif.— Platform Science, has announced a strategic partnership with TAT (formerly known as Truckers Against Trafficking), to install the user friendly TAT app on
Rock Hill revs up with Excel Truck Group’s grand opening celebration in South Carolina
Rock Hill, S.C. – Excel Truck Group has announced the upcoming grand opening of its newest commercial truck parts and service center in Rock Hill.
FTR’s preliminary stats show August Class 8 orders up 2% over July but down 16% year to date
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Orders of new Class 8 tractors in August rose 2% month over month to 13,400 units, according to a preliminary report released
Mack Trucks takes customization to the next level with virtual truck builder
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks is bringing exciting new technology to the industry with its innovative snd cutting-edge Truck Builder, a digital platform that allows
Lessons from the road: A thorough pre-trip inspection is the best start to a safe day
Professional drivers learn early to maximize their hours for rest by minimizing their hours spent on other activities. In a career field where many over-the-road
The future of fleet management: JRayl Transport’s investment in Kenworth T680s
KIRKLAND, Wash. – JRayl Transport has announced that its fleet is transitioning to Kenworth T680s with PACCAR Powertrain to optimize efficiency. “In 2020, an opportunity
Officials celebrate $1.2 billion investment in California’s ARCHES Hydrogen Hub
OAKLAND, Calif. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Department of Energy Under Secretary for Infrastructure David Crane and state leaders celebrated the official
Padilla announces nearly $150 million for California zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alex Padilla has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $149.7 million for five California projects to build zero-emission
GMA seeks industry input on zero-emissions vehicle deployment
WASHINGTON — The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) has announced key milestones for its zero-emissions trucking program, GMA Trucking, that aims to scale adoption
ACT Research: Retail price of used Class 8 trucks made good progress in July
COLUMBUS, IN – According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price made
IdriveAI launches new dashcam
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— IdriveAI announced the launch of the Pro7, a state-of-the-art dual-camera dashcam designed to enhance vehicle safety and driver monitoring. Featuring both road
Gloves off: Trucking industry fights to stop EPA’s strict emissions rules
Fighting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) strict new rules on emissions is at the top of almost every trucking executive’s to-do list right now. Back
Questions about the safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system are growing
DETROIT — Three times in the past four months, William Stein, a technology analyst at Truist Securities, has taken Elon Musk up on his invitation
NHTSA advisory committee disagrees on findings, efficacy of underride protection report
Those who were expecting a resolution to the issue of side underride protection were disappointed in the June 18 report from the National Highway Traffic
Grants totaling more than $500 million awarded for new EV infrastructure
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration announced via press release that $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling
USDOT hosts virtual meeting to address concerns about EV safety
WASHINGTON — In the wake of last week’s crash and large fire along a California freeway involving an electric Tesla Semi that has drawn the
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week is underway
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2024 Bake Safety Week is officially under way. The weeklong inspection and enforcement initiative started Sunday, Aug. 25, and
Halo Connect helps drivers access tire health from app
HAYWARD, Calif. — Aperia Technologies Inc., a provider in tire management solutions for medium and heavy-duty truck fleets, has announced its integration with Geotab’s unique