Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)VocationalHurricane Florence downgraded to Cat 2 as preparations continueHurricane Florence was downgraded to a category 2 storm Wednesday night and forecast to take a more southerly route as government officials and utility companies continue preparing for the storm’s Thursday arrival from Virginia to Georgia. South Carolina and North Carolina were still projected to receive the worst of Florence which in its 5 a.m. […]September 13, 2018TrucksVolvo Trucks demos autonomous electric drayage tractorVolvo Trucks is developing a new type of transport solution for repetitive transports involving high precision between fixed hubs – a platform that consists of autonomous, connected, electric vehicles and a transport control center. The vehicles are used as tractor units and are compatible with existing load carriers/trailers. The propulsion is entirely electric with zero exhaust […]September 12, 2018TrucksChevy launches app to combat distracted drivingChevrolet is launching a new smartphone app called Call Me Out to help remind new and experienced drivers to keep their eyes on the road and put their phones down while driving. According to a recent Research Now survey, 84 percent of people admit that distracted driving while handling a phone is dangerous, yet 90 percent […]September 12, 2018TrucksWhite House, DOT issue thanks to truckersAs part of National Truck Driver Appreciation week ongoing this week, President Donald Trump via a White House statement and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao have applauded truck drivers and thanked them for the work they do. “The American trucking industry and its drivers advance our economy and provide many Americans a path to a good […]September 12, 2018TrucksTexas UPS driver wins Pilot Flying J’s Road Warrior contestA longtime UPS driver from Texas won the grand prize winner in Pilot Flying J‘s fifth annual Road Warrior contest. To honor Victoria Andrade, Pilot Flying J Monday surprised her with a celebration at the Pilot Travel Center near her hometown and presented her with the $10,000 top prize check. She was nominated by her […]September 11, 2018ProductsA.R.E. announces industry’s first paint-to-match tri-fold truck bed coverIt’s nice to be first. A.R.E. Accessories saw a need and is now offering the industry’s first paint-to-match tri-fold truck bed cover. The all-new Fusion cover features a weather resistant design and aircraft-grade aluminum panels painted-to-match your truck’s factory color code with carpeted under panels for a clean, finished look. The tailgate can be opened […]September 11, 2018VocationalRam reveals 2019 Chassis Cab Harvest EditionRam is celebrating its agricultural bonds with a new edition designed specifically for America’s farm families. The 2019 Ram Chassis Cab Harvest Edition is an agricultural market-specific truck and is visually distinguished by two limited availability colors: Case IH Red and New Holland Blue (Brilliant Black and Bright White also available). “Addressing a direct request […]September 10, 2018TrucksWalmart Canada triples its order for Tesla SemisWalmart Canada has signed up for 30 additional Tesla Semis in addition to the ten that it ordered late last year. The all-electric Semi, which recently made headlines for its cross-country fleet visits in the U.S., will help Walmart Canada reach its goal of having 20 percent of its vehicles powered by batteries by 2022. […]September 6, 2018Class 3-6Mercedes-Benz Vans receives Amazon order for 20,000 new Sprinters at plant opening ceremonyAfter a $500 million investment and two years since breaking ground, Mercedes-Benz Vans officially opened its first North American Sprinter van production facility in North Charleston, S.C.. The new plant coincides with the launch of its all-new 2019 Mercedes- and Freightliner-branded models and currently employs 900 people. Company officials said that number will grow to […]September 5, 2018Trucks$2.9M in drugs hidden among load of oil filters at U.S.-Mexico borderA tractor-trailer carrying a load of oil filters at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas was also hauling $2.9 million in methamphetamine, heroin and Fentanyl, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The 2011 International was referred to an imaging system inspection on Friday at the World Trade Bridge border station where with the help […]September 4, 2018Previous PagePage 39 of 145Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsU.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck driversSecretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the U.S. has paused issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers.BusinessLandstar seeking potential Mexico exitBusinessC.R. England backs massive rail mergerBusinessWhat does the Werner case mean for the future of nuclear verdicts?Featured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
