TNTTruck app adopts paperless onboarding, coverage enrollment for independent contractors
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Independent contractors driving for a motor carrier can now use the TNTruck app to enroll or manage coverage for TrueNorth’s Independent
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Musk: Pepsi to receive first Tesla Semis in December
AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Friday, Oct. 7, that his company’s first production Tesla Semi’s will be delivered to soda giant PepsiCo
Daimler Truck, Torc begin fourth year of collaboration on automated tractor project
BLACKSBURG, Va. — As Torc Robotics and Daimler Truck AG enter into their fourth year of partnership, officials at both companies say their focus remains
TruckLabs hits half billion OTR miles with aerodynamic TruckWings
PHOENIX — TruckLabs has reached a half-billion miles driven with its TruckWings device. According to a news release, company officials are calling this “a critical
Blue Ink Tech adds Scale Ticket capability to their BIT Air Scales
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Blue Ink Technology, the maker of the BIT ELD, has introduced a new way for drivers to print and send their gross
Volvo Trucks North America announces Nuss Truck & Equipment as its first Certified EV Dealer in Midwest
GFREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America is expanding its Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer network with the certification of Nuss Truck & Equipment’s Roseville, Minnesota,
UK-based L-Charge develops its first US mobile EV charger
LONDON and CALIFORNIA — L-Charge officials have announced the development of their first U.S. mobile electric vehicle charger, which will first be deployed in California. USA Truck
CVSA announces enhanced CMV inspection program for autonomous trucks
WASHINGTON — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced a new inspection standard and procedure designed to govern inspections of commercial motor vehicles equipped
Volvo Trucks introduces vendor direct shipping program for EV chargers
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has announced a new program to provide streamlined access to electric vehicle charging offerings for dealers and fleet
SelecTrucks opens new used-truck dealership near Columbus, Ohio
FORT MILL, South Carolina — SelecTrucks has opened its 41st location. The newest dealership is in West Jefferson, Ohio, west of Columbus. SelecTrucks of Columbus offers
Thorough checks, testing after floods are essential to getting back on the road safely
AVON, Ohio — The devastating floods in Florida resulting from Hurricane Ian will require massive relief and rebuilding efforts — many of which depend on
FedEx Freight’s Pinter wins TMCSuperTech Grand Championship
CLEVELAND — Phillip Pinter, a FedEx Freight technician from Romulus, Michigan, recently claimed the title of Grand Champion at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and
Werner Enterprises, Kodiak Robotics team up for 24/7 long-haul autonomous freight operations
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., and OMAHA, Neb. — Kodiak Robotics Inc. is collaborating with Werner Enterprises to establish an autonomous trucking lane and to showcase how efficiently
Arkansas big rig technicians earn big wins at national competition
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Jesse Elmore, a heavy-duty truck technician for Doggett Freightliner of Arkansas, and Sean “Kade” Bring, a trailer technician for Tyson Foods,
Navistar recalls certain vehicles due to potential for connecting rod failure
WASHINGTON — The potential of a connecting rod failure has led to a recall by Navistar for certain 2018-21 International HV, 2018-20 International HX, 2018-19
Expressway Trucks Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer in Ontario, Canada
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has recently designated Expressway Trucks as a Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer. The dealership’s Waterloo location is
Hyundai Motor puts XCIENT fuel cell electric trucks into commercial fleet operation in California
LOS ANGELES — Hyundai Motor Co. officials say they have secured $3.5 million in 2021 Targeted Airshed Grant (TAG) funding from the Environmental Protection Agency
Nikola issues recall for all of its electric tractors due to seatbelt problem
WASHINGTON — Electric truck maker Nikola is recalling all 93 of the tractors it has manufactured after a worker found an issue with the seat
FMCSA looking for drivers to help in autonomous CMV research
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking for truck drivers to help evaluate distractions while driving trucks equipped with autonomous technology. The
California regulators eye banning diesel big rig sales by 2040
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If some regulators have their way, diesel big rig sales could be banned in the state of California as early as 2040.