Clarience Technologies brings its new data platform to fleets
AUSTIN, Texas — Clarience Technologies, a provider of advanced safety and performance solutions for the transportation industry, has announced that it is making its Fus1on
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Pedigree Technologies rolls out new trailer tracking technology
FARGO, N.D. — Pedigree Technologies has introduced a new technology that company officials say will help with trailer tracking solutions. “The smart trailer applications offer
Kenworth founders inducted into hall of fame
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Oct. 26, Kenworth Truck Company announced that its founders, Harry W. Kent and Edgar K. Worthington, were inducted into the
Truck sales remain strong but there may be a crisis on the horizon
For the eighth consecutive month, U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks topped 20,000 in September, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Manufacturers reported
Bendix Tech Tips: Don’t wait to prepare for winter
AVON, Ohio — In some parts of North America, it’s already time to break out the shovels and ice scrapers. While the first snowfall brings
Velociti, CATrak join forces to combat surge in catalytic converter thefts
Riverside, Mo. — In collaboration with CATrak Technologies, Velociti Inc. has announced a patent-pending device that fleet owners can use to combat the increasingly prevalent threat
Volvo Group North America achieves energy saving goal in DOE’s Better Plants Challenge
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized the Volvo Group North America (VGNA) for achieving energy savings for the second time. As
PACCAR reports record net earnings for third quarter of 2023
BELLEVUE, Wash. — PACCAR reported a record net income for the third quarter of 2023, according to a statement released Oct. 24. “PACCAR achieved record
Sensata’s PreView Sentry79 promises ‘new standard’ for blind-spot monitoring
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — The PreView Sentry79 take-off and reverse blind-spot monitoring radar, released by Sensata Technologies, “sets a new standard for blind spot detection and
US lawmakers continue to debate increased weight limits for rigs
Anyone who pays attention to trucking regulations has heard some of the hullabaloo about increasing the weight limit for certain heavy-duty tractor-trailers. The idea has
Lightning eMotors hits milestone in monitoring electric vehicle fleets
LOVELAND, Colo. — Lightning eMotors, a leading provider of medium-duty and specialty commercial electric vehicles and charging solutions for fleets, has passed the 10 terabyte
National Grid to study electric truck grid for Northeastern US
WALTHAM, Mass. and BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Energy company National Grid has kicked off a study to support the electrification of commercial fleets, mapping out large truck charging
SimpleTire launches SimpleScore rating system to simplify online tire buying
PHILADELPHIA — SimpleTire, an online tire retailer based in Philadelphia and part of the Dealer Tire Family of Companies, has launched SimpleScore, its proprietary tire rating
CALSTART begins work on zero-emissions corridor
NEW YORK — Clean transportation technology group CALSTART is launching a new project aimed at investing in commercial medium-and heavy-duty (MHD) zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure
Latest report shows decline in used tractor sales
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes suggest buyers tightened their belts in September, down 5% month-over-month, according to
Navistar starts production of International S13 integrated powertrain
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Navistar Inc. announced the start of production on the new International S13 Integrated Powertrain at the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, production facility. The International S13 Integrated
Peterbilt unveils Model 579 UltraLoft for intermodal education
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has announced its sponsorship of a Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft to help educate the public, create awareness and advance intermodal transportation.
United Natural Foods deploys zero-emission reefer delivery in California
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative
Peterbilt displays new rigs at ATA event
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt is displaying several new models at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin, Texas, which ends on Tuesday,
Phillips Industries debuts motion detection lights for dry vans, reefers
IRVINE, Calif. — Phillips Industries has introduced the PERMALITE Apex and PERMALITE Apex Motion lights to the transportation industry. According to a news release, the