Run on Less event will track performance of electric trucks in real-world use
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — During the Run on Less – Electric DEPOT, scheduled for Sept. 11-30, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) will
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Used equipment auction values dropping across US markets, report shows
LINCOLN, Neb. — According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, continuing increases in inventory have resulted in decreased auction values across the heavy-duty truck, semitrailer,
Stack AV announces plans for autonomous truck development
PITTSBURGH — There’s a new contender in the autonomous trucking industry. Stack AV announced Sept. 7 that it is entering the ring. The startup, backed
Biofuels could offer clean energy for trucking — but not yet
BENGALURU, India — India, the current president of the Group of 20 (G20) industrialized and developing nations, has proposed a global biofuel alliance that seeks
Trucking company teams up with tech firm to help end distracted driving
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — NoCell Technologies, a company that develops solutions to mitigate the use of cellphones while behind the wheel of commercial vehicles, and Christenson
Diesel Laptops releases new diagnostic tool
IRMO, S.C. — Diesel Laptops has launched Truck Fault Codes, a heavy-duty diagnostics tool that allows users to input a fault code and immediately identify
Don’t expect self-driving trucks to take over the highways any time soon
COLUMBUS, Ind. — During the OUTLOOK 69, Market Vitals seminar, presented Aug. 22-24 by ACT Research, many attendees expected answers about autonomous trucks. When will
Muftar creates artificial intelligence to help with transportation logistics
ATLANTA — Software-as-a-service company Muftar has launched an artificial-intelligence platform for the trucking and transportation industry that’s designed to improve logistics planning and reduce costs.
Regular inspection, maintenance can help improve tire performance
Tires are second only to fuel in annual expenses for motor carriers both large and small. With a new set of truck tires costing $2,500
DelDOT launches Smart Roadways Traffic Alert System for trucks
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun transmitting traffic safety notifications to commercial truck drivers, a program delivered in partnership with
Exploring EVs at ACT Research’s Market Vitals conference
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Electric vehicles (EVs) — trucks in particular — were on the minds of attendees at ACT Research’s 2023 Market Vitals conference, held
Lytx DVIR offers enhanced customizable features to help fleets, drivers ensure safety
SAN DIEGO — During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which began Aug. 20 and continues through Aug. 26, truck drivers across
Fleet Advantage to offer free safety audits for Brake Safety Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fleet Advantage will be offering complimentary fleet audits in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, which is
US Class 8 truck sales still strong despite losing steam in July
U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks in July were higher than in the same month of 2022, according to information received from Wards Intelligence.
CVSA’s Brake Safety Week begins Aug. 20
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 20-26. During Brake Safety Week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight
Autonomous ‘truckport’ opens in Georgia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — It may sound like something out of the latest sci-fi film, but Georgia’s new truckport is the reality
EchoDrive adds automated carrier negotiations
CHICAGO — Echo Global Logistics, a provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, is adding automated carrier negotiations to EchoDrive, its online carrier
The rise of electric vehicles
DETROIT — As the transition toward electric vehicles (EVs) continues to gain momentum, the industry is taking this green mobility revolution to the next level.
Electric drive axle trailers add new dimension to carrier decarbonization choices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The press coverage of brands of heavy-duty electric vehicles is enough to confuse anyone who is currently driving an old fashioned
Nikola issues voluntary recall for more than 200 electric rigs after fire
PHOENIX — Electric truck manufacturer Nikola has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). The recall comes about two