Kevin Jones (HWT)HomeLocal Motors 3D Printed Car Design Challenge Video[youtube Mb3LK6SM1-Y?autoplay=1 nolink]April 18, 2014HomeLand Rover Discovery Vision Concept[youtube L7j1daOk72c?autoplay=1 nolink]April 18, 2014VocationalBetween-the-rails fuel tank an option on Freightliner M2 106 emergency truckFreightliner Trucks is now offering an optional between-the-rails fuel tank for its M2 106 vehicles.April 16, 2014PerspectivesSame-day delivery: myths, misunderstandings – and missed opportunitiesAs CEO of a San Francisco-based software company specializing in managing the unique requirements of local delivery, Rob Howard recognizes the challenges facing local courier companies, especially when many merchants’ default shipping choice is either FedEx or UPS – or even the U.S. Postal Service.April 16, 2014TrucksGrand Junction continues to grow its local-delivery platformGrand Junction Inc. reports that a National Retail Federation Top 50 retailer is now using its software-as-a-service platform to manage its national network of local delivery and courier companies. The retailer needed a cloud-based solution that would provide detailed, real-time information, and would give its supply chain team – and, ideally, its couriers – the tools to better control the customer delivery experience.April 16, 2014VocationalDial 411 for this week’s Fun Trucks FridayLooking for information on what’s new and unusual in the wide world of hard-working trucks? The staff of Fun Trucks Friday is here to answer the call: Dale Jr. and Jimmy get new old Chevys, a Sprinter van sprints across the African desert and wins, and a prototype rescue drone travels by land and air.April 11, 2014VocationalSpartan focuses on firefighter comfort, safety with new cab configurationSpartan Chassis on Wednesday introduced the new cab configuration available on its Gladiator cab/chassis at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis.April 10, 2014HomeSpartan King of Cab video[youtube 9ji-9dpn0-o?autoplay=1 nolink]April 10, 2014Class 3-6‘All roads lead to aluminum,’ green vehicle study suggestsThe move to aluminum in pickups offers benefits to the environment in addition to the lower fuel costs afforded truck buyers, a new report has determined.April 10, 2014VocationalUsed truck market normalizes after early winter weather issuesRetail and wholesale volume both returned to trend in February, after an anomalous January, according to NADA’s latest Commercial Truck Guidelines. The market for medium duty trucks recovered to an extent, with mild strength in the Class 4 conventional segment and notable changes in the Class 6 segment.April 9, 2014Previous PagePage 15 of 28Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsGroup launches campaign against heavier truck limitsLegislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.BusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
