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.
Equipment & Tech
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
Volvo offering electric truck rides, demonstrations in Tacoma, Washington
TACOMA, Wash. — Volvo Trucks North America will offer test drives of its Class 8 VNR Electric as part of the “Acceleration to Zero” emissions initiative
Bridgestone introduces new ultra-wide tire for long-haul fleets
NASHVILLE — Bridgestone Americas has launched the Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide base tire for long-haul and regional applications. According to a news release, the tire
Research center for wireless electric vehicle charging opens in Pennsylvania
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — The first research and development center devoted exclusively to high-power, high-speed wireless charging for electric vehicles (EVs) and commercial fleets
Electric tractor owners should expect wait before infrastructure meets charging demands
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Any fleet or independent owner-operators who purchase electric tractors need to factor in patience as part of the transition because of a
Iowa accepting applications for diesel emission reduction grants
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA).
J.B. Hunt set to buy 13 electric Nikola tractors
PHOENIX and LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt has entered into an agreement with electric truck manufacturer Nikola to purchase more than a dozen zero-emission Class
Peterbilt begins taking orders for new Model 589
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt’s Model 589 is now available for customer orders. The Model 589 was introduced in May and is the successor to the
NACFE set to track electric trucks as part of study event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has posted a video of the first of 10 fleet profiles for its
Take care of your brakes year-round, not just during Brake Safety Week
If you’re like most drivers, you aren’t excited about this year’s Brake Safety Week (Aug. 20-26), which is hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
Diesel technicians play vital role in the trucking industry
While drivers are often the most visible faces of the trucking industry, there is another group that is equally important to the supply chain. Skilled
Ryder opens lab focused on supply chain tech
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has established a new technology lab that company officials tout will “revolutionize how Ryder’s customers interact with their transportation and
US sales of Class 8 trucks maintain healthy levels
The market for new Class 8 trucks in the U.S. continued to defy expectations in June, with manufacturers reporting sales of 24,085 units for the
Used Class 8 rigs see solid June sales
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail volumes