CARB extends verification for some Carrier Transicold systems
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Air Resources Board has extended the verification of the Carrier Transicold Engine Emissions System Level 3 Plus Diesel Particulate Filter
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Embark expands autonomous network from coast to coast in Sunbelt markets
SAN FRANCISCO — In a move the company says launches the backbone for coast-to-coast coverage, Embark Trucks Inc. announced Tuesday, Nov. 1, that it has
CARB holds public hearing on regulations phasing out gas-powered vehicles
SACRAMENTO — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has held its first public hearing to receive feedback from the public on a proposal under consideration
Iowa rolls out app to help current, future commercial drivers
ANKENY, Iowa –- The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has rolled out an updated app to help future commercial drivers become licensed and aid those
S2Q Systems launches new program to help speed up load bidding
BEACHWOOD, Ohio – S2Q Systems has launched a new platform called Speed to Bid, which is designed to help transportation and logistics companies enhance their
Trucking profitability likely to buoy new Class 8 trucks sales into 2023
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks remained strong in September with movement of 23,357 units reported by the manufacturers, according to data received from
Fleet Advantage to order 200 electric Class 8 tractors
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fleet Advantage will be placing orders for 200 electric vehicle (EV) Class 8 tractors for deliveries commencing in calendar year 2023. “Fleet Advantage
Volvo’s electromobility tool to help customers make decisions on electric trucks
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a new electromobility total cost of ownership (TCO) tool to help potential customers decide whether purchasing
DTNA to integrate Lytx video telematics system, cameras into select trucks
SAN DIEGO — Select Freightliner and Western Star tractor models will soon be equipped with a new telematics and camera system designed to improve safety.
Fleet Focus: Damaged or neglected tires can wreak havoc for drivers
Modern trucks are equipped with features that truckers several decades ago couldn’t even dream about. They are incredibly complex machines. Yet, there is one feature
Parade, TruckSmarter integrate for improved freight brokering
SAN FRANCISCO — Parade has announced a partnership with TruckSmarter that will give truck drivers real-time access to freight brokers. Brokers, in turn, can use
Peterbilt’s advanced technology vehicles on display at ATA event
SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. is showcasing its advanced technology vehicles at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Management Conference and Exhibition show in San
Paccar issues recall for nearly 80,000 trucks over faulty digital dash display
WASHINGTON — PACCAR has issued a recall for 76,492 late-model Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to a faulty digital dash display. Affected 2022 and 2023
TeraWatt developing I-10 charging corridor for electric big rigs
SAN FRANCISCO — Electric fleet power company TeraWatt Infrastructure is developing the first network of high-powered charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric trucks along
Tradelink Transport increases number of electric trucks in fleet
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America customer Tradelink Transport, a minority-owned trucking company based in Compton, California, recently purchased 15 Volvo VNR Electric trucks
UTA convention speaker to focus on new technologies
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Yunsu Park, director for the North American Council for Freight Efficiency, will speak Nov. 10 at the 2022 Used Truck Association Convention
Electric semi pulls 40-ton load through Austrian Alps
STUTTGART / ARLBERG PASS, Austria — An electric big rig has successfully crossed a section of the Alps while hauling a 40-ton load. The Mercedes
FR8Focus mobile app aims to give carriers real-time tracking
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — FR8Focus has developed a new mobile application that provides visual, real-time digitization of freight and asset tracking for North American carriers. FR8Focus
Drivewyze, GDOT partner to provide real-time traffic alerts
PLANO, Texas – Drivewyze has partnered with the Georgia Department of Transportation to provide INRIX real-time traffic alerts through Drivewyze’s Smart Roadways service. In addition
Kodiak Robotics to deliver Texas freight via autonomous trucks for IKEA
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Kodiak Robotics is piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas for IKEA Supply Chain Operations. The cooperation, which began on Aug. 8,