Used Truck Association’s 21st annual convention to take virtual format
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — In keeping with guidelines mandated because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Used Truck Association (UTA) is changing its 21st annual convention...
Summit Truck Group to add new International truck dealership, service center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Summit Truck Group LLC announced Sept. 15 that the company has assumed responsibility for the International Truck franchise in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Located...
EROAD, HERE launch truck-friendly routing and navigation tools to boost safety for commercial drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. — EROAD, a global transportation technology services company, and HERE Technologies, a location data and platform company, have partnered to bring new...
New Scout transponders from Bestpass provide national, regional coverage for commercial fleets
ALBANY, N.Y. — Bestpass, which provides a comprehensive payment platform with a focus on nationwide toll management for commercial fleets, has released two new...
Double Coin opens its largest warehouse and distribution center in Houston
MONROVIA, Calif. — Double Coin and CMA, a tire manufacturer offering a comprehensive lineup of products, has expanded its warehouse network with the addition...
Volvo Trucks, Samsara hope to develop comprehensive single-source telematics service to enhance efficiency of...
GREENSBORO, N.C., and SAN FRANSISCO — Volvo Trucks North America has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samsara to investigate providing an all-encompassing, single-source...
FleetNet partners with Daimler to provide roadside-assistance programs for Freightliner, Western Star
PORTLAND, Ore. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced new roadside assistance programs for both Freightliner and Western Star customers. Under the new programs,...
PrePass adds more than 1,000 new safety alerts to help keep professional drivers safe...
PHOENIX — To help make trucks drivers aware of upcoming road hazards, work zones, available parking spaces and more, PrePass Safety Alliance has added...
Declining used-truck inventory positions heavy-duty truck market for price recovery, market data shows
LINCOLN, Neb. — According to new market data from Sandhills Global, used heavy-duty sleeper truck inventory on TruckPaper.com was down 22% in August compared...
Estes partners with Clean Energy to expand natural-gas vehicle fleet
RICHMOND, Va., and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Estes Express Lines has announced it will add to its fleet 50 new trucks fueled with Clean...
Kenworth Sales Co. welcomes Truck Enterprises Inc. to family of dealerships
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah-based Kenworth Sales Co. has expanded its network of dealerships with the addition of Truck Enterprises Inc., which is headquartered...
Eleos, Drivewyze team up to offer PreClear weigh station bypass integration
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Eleos, which provides a custom workflow app platform for trucking companies and their drivers, has expanded its platform by teaming with...
Truck Center Companies adds Harrison Truck Centers to family of Freightliner/Western Star dealerships
OMAHA, Neb. — Taking a step in toward the company’s goal of growth and expansion, Truck Center Companies (TCC) has acquired Harrison Truck Centers, making...
Overhaul partners with Texas Trucking Association to protect professional drivers with TruckShield
AUSTIN, Texas — Overhaul, which provides supply chain visibility and risk management technology, has announced an Affinity Partnership with the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA).
Overhaul's software...
Worst impacts of COVID-19 in ‘rearview mirror’ for commercial vehicle engine demand but regulations...
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the North American Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates in early September, economic...
FleetPride acquires Triple K Fleet Services, expanding service market in Pennsylvania
IRVING, Texas — FleetPride Inc. has acquired the assets of Triple K Fleet Services. Triple K is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has two...
New technology, old habits can help drivers get the most from tires
Read the advertisements for commercial truck tires and you’ll see all sorts of claims about “new” technology in the design and materials that make...
New LinkeDrive app aims to streamline driver onboarding, training, reporting and more
BOSTON — LinkeDrive Inc., a provider of driver performance management (DPM) solutions for the transportation industry, has released the LinkeDrive app, continuing the company’s...
Collision-warning, emergency-braking systems could prevent more than 40% of rear-end traffic crashes by large...
ARLINGTON, Va. — Equipping large trucks with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems could eliminate more than two out of five...
Fortistar, Paloma Dairy partner in renewable natural-gas facility to produce biofuel for Class 8...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Fortistar and Arizona’s Paloma Dairy on Aug. 31 announced the beginning of construction on a dairy digester renewable natural gas (RNG)...
