Penske Introduces Catalyst AI
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing has unveiled Catalyst AI (artificial intelligence), which is set to handle fleet management by delivering real-time insight into fleet
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Daimler issues recall for certain Freightliner, Western Star models
WASHINGTON — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner and Western Star tractors because the steer axle wheel flanges may crack and
Martin Brower pilots Tesla’s electric Semis
CHICAGO — Supply chain giant Martin Brower (MB) has partnered with Tesla to pilot the use of all-electric Semis out of our Stockton, California, distribution
Used truck retail sales increased at slower rate in March, ACT Research reports
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Although the growth rate of preliminary Class 8 same dealer sales volumes slowed in March, it showed no signs of letting up
All-new Volvo VNL now available for orders at dealers across North America
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is accepting orders for its all-new Volvo VNL. Production of the Volvo VNL will begin in the summer,
Nikola produces 43 hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors for US customers in Q1
PHOENIX — It was a productive first quarter for Nikola Corporation this year. The global zero-emissions transportation, energy supply and infrastructure solutions company produced 43
Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi makes history as 1st to cross US-Mexico border
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express are still celebrating the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight
Indiana engineers using electric big rig to develop wireless charging highway
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University engineers are working alongside the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to develop a highway that will charge electric vehicles
Banyan Technology now offering ocean and air container tracking
CLEVELAND — Banyan Technology recently announced that it has begun a strategic partnership with GoComet to enhance ocean and air tracking and freight spend management for
Class 8 purchasing cycle challenged by upcoming emissions regulations
COLUMBUS, Ind. — After pushing their 2024 North America Class 8 production forecast up the previous two months, ACT Research’s forecast is left essentially unchanged
Transition military skills to diesel tech jobs
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt and Transition Overwatch have partnered to help transitioning military veterans leverage transferable skills into service technician careers within the Peterbilt dealer
Castrol, Safety-Kleen partner to reprocess and reuse lubricants, lower products’ carbon footprint
WAYNE, N.J. — On April 11, global lubricant brand Castrol announced plans to launch Castrol MoreCircular, which the company says is designed to reduce the
Zero-emission truck maker Windrose Technology completes $110M cash haul
HONG KONG — Electric heavy-duty truck developer Windrose Technology has completed the second phase of its Series B financing, raising the total funding for this
Key provision of Biden’s emission reduction plan knocked down by courts
WASHINGTON — A significant portion of President Joe Biden’s plan to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions was dealt a blow in separate federal court rulings
XPO celebrates 30th anniversary of US trailer manufacturing facility
GREENWICH, Conn. — Freight transportation company XPO Logistics has hit a milestone: The 30th anniversary of its in-house trailer manufacturing facility in Searcy, Arkansas. XPO
Pennsylvania to spend $20M to fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has $20 million in investments for Round 1A of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI)
ACT Research: Class 8 truck order surge paused in March
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary March net orders for North American Class 8 tractors came in at 17,300 units, down 10,400 units from February and 18.7%
Be prepared: CVSA’s International Roadcheck is especially important for truck owners
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2024 International Roadcheck is coming soon to an inspection location near you. This year’s inspection blitz is set for May
Peterbilt introduces Cummins X15N natural gas engine
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt is now offering a new Cummins X15N natural gas engine on Models 579, 567 and 520, with orders scheduled for production
Charging conundrum: Just 4 states have federal EV charging stations
LONDON, Ohio — At a Pilot Travel Center along Interstate 70, which opened in London, Ohio, in December with four chargers, passenger cars can charge