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
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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
Google-backed Waymo Via downshifts on autonomous trucking — for now
LOS ANGELES — Google parent company Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo has announced that it is shifting focus to its ride-hailing service and pushing back the timeline
Nikola says damaged electric rig reignites at its headquarters
PHOENIX — An electric truck which was previously damaged reignited at Nikola’s Phoenix headquarters on Sunday, July 23, but there were no injuries, the electric-truck
FMCSA removes 4 devices from registered ELD list
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has removed ALL TRUCKERS ELD, GOLDEN ELD, PRIMELD and SECURE ELD devices
Rand McNally-powered Milemaker program launches new version
CHICAGO — MileMaker, a commercial transportation routing and mileage software powered by Rand McNally, has announced an addition to their web services product line —
Kodiak Robotics to pilot CVSA’s autonomous rig inspection program
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics says it is the first company to pilot the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Enhanced Commercial
Dana expands Spicer Select drivetrain coverage
MAUMEE, Ohio – Dana Incorporated has expanded the Spicer Select line with the addition of end yokes, axle shafts and D/S170 and D/S190 primary gearing
Simard Transport begins electrification of its truck fleet
LACHINE, Quebec, Canada — Simard Transport, a transportation company that has been operating in Canada since 1943, plans to add four electric trucks to their
Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation highlights recent advancements for biodiesel
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is commemorating what officials there are calling “significant developments for biodiesel” during Clean Fuels Alliance America’s
New Mexico adopts stricter clean air rules for car, big rig emissions
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said her state will move to adopt some of the nation’s strongest vehicle emissions rules.
NATSO Foundation partners with HAAS Alert to enhance roadside safety
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The NATSO Foundation, the education, research and public outreach arm of NATSO Inc., has formed a partnership with HAAS Alert, a digital
Daimler Truck transforming for sustainable growth
BOSTON and LEINFELDEN-ECHTERDINGEN, Germany — After its first full year as an independent listed company, Daimler Truck Holding AG recently hosted its Capital Market Day
ACT Research: Retail sales, production forecasts follow economic expectations higher
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 tractor forecasts, as published in the latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK by ACT Research, call for
CARB, truck and engine manufacturers announce ‘unprecedented’ partnership
SACRAMENTO — Heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers and environmental regulations officials in California have announced an agreement on emissions rules designed to give companies greater
Comment period opens for automatic emergency braking proposal
WASHINGTON — The comment period for a proposal to require new heavy vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds to be equipped with automatic emergency braking