New tech streamlines Love’s Truck Care and Speedco maintenance for fleets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Carriers using Love’s Truck Care and Speedco for vehicle maintenance now have access to new technology that integrates data between the shops
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Hyundai Translead introduces new smart trailer
SAN DIEGO — North America’s leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated big rig trailers is manufacturing a new smart trailer that’s designed to give drivers
Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation begin transition from diesel to electric trucks
ROANOKE, Va. — Fleetmaster Express and Englander Transportation have partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to begin the process of transitioning from a diesel-powered fleet
All Roads adds fourth Kenworth Mid Atlantic dealership in Dover, Delaware
DOVER, Del. — All Roads recently announced a partnership with Delmarva Kenworth, a commercial truck dealership in Dover, Delaware. Delmarva Kenworth, which has been owned
Shell showing off fuel-sipping rig
HOUSTON – The Shell Starship program doesn’t aim to boldly go where no trucker has gone before, but it is designed to offer better fuel
Hino unveils prototype of Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck
LONG BEACH, Calif. — In 2020, Hino Trucks announced plans to build a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. At the 2021 ACT Expo in
Clean air on the horizon: Long-range zero-emissions vehicles are coming soon
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded in 1970 to consolidate government response to environmental problems, including the unhealthy smog that enveloped many
DOE project to feature Kenworth next gen battery
KIRKLAND Wash. — Kenworth is participating in a research project that will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles (EVs), according to
Tire tips: Get more miles and fewer problems from your tires with proper care
If you own a truck, you know keeping good tires on it can be an expensive proposition. In fact, at most carriers, tire expense is
Charging solutions: California’s first electric truck stop in the works
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A California startup company has announced plans to build the state’s first solar-powered truck stop for heavy-duty, Class 8 electric trucks.
California company employs 10 Peterbilt Class 8 electric trucks in port drayage operations
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has completed the delivery of Class 8 electric trucks to California-based Shippers Transport Express. The 10 Model 579EVs will
Xos Hub offers mobile vehicle charging for commercial truck fleets
LOS ANGELES — Xos Inc., a manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, recently unveiled the Xos Hub, a mobile charging
Ryder to provide maintenance for Waymo’s Class 8 autonomous trucks
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. and Waymo Via have formed a partnership to provide maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks in an effort to maximize
Brake Safety Week now underway throughout North America
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2021 Brake Safety Week officially kicked off Sunday, Aug. 22, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 28.
Eco-friendly brewskis: Volvo delivers first electric Class 8 truck to New York beer distributor
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has delivered the first of five Class 8 battery-electric trucks to Manhattan Beer Distributors in New York City.
Hyzon, TTSI to launch customer trial of hydrogen-powered electric truck
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A hydrogen fuel-cell powered heavy-duty truck developed by Hyzon Motors Inc. will soon hit the road in California, marking the tech developer’s
Trailer orders continue downhill slide, preliminary reports show
While preliminary reports from both ACT Research and FTR show a continued downhill slide in net U.S. trailer orders, the lack of orders is not
Prepare for inspections to avoid delays, violations during CVSA’s Brake Safety Week
GREENBELT, Md. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) would like drivers to stop in for an inspection of their vehicle’s braking system. If you
Drivewyze expands weigh station bypass service to Wyoming
DALLAS — Drivers will soon be able to take advantage of the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service in Wyoming. With the addition of Wyoming,
Kenworth, Cummins partner to offer low-emission natural gas engine on Next Gen T680
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kenworth T680 Next Generation tractor is now available with the Cummins Westport ISX12N near-zero emission natural gas engine. The T680 Next