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As trucks of tomorrow take shape, two paths forward emerge
Two major truck manufacturers unveiled technology that could — and likely will — reshape the trucking industry. Many hurdles and questions remain, however, but once they are, trucking could look vastly different than it does today.
May 26, 2015
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CCJ catches a ride in Freightliner’s autonomous Inspiration truck
Video of CCJ’s time with the Freightliner Inspiration self-driving truck, unveiled earlier this month.
May 13, 2015
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Driving into the future: CCJ test drives Freightliner’s SuperTruck, self-driving Inspiration
CCJ’s Jack Roberts had the chance to take Freightliner’s futuristic concept truck, the SuperTruck, for a test drive, as well as catch a ride in the newly unveiled Freightliner Inspiration, the first autonomous vehicle legally licensed to operate on U.S. roadways.
May 6, 2015
Business
Freightliner launches first-ever road-legal North American autonomous truck
Freightliner unveiled the first U.S.-legal autonomous truck Tuesday afternoon.
May 5, 2015
Business
CargoSense receives funding for cold chain monitoring platform
CargoSense announced the final close of funding on its seed round of investment, bringing total proceeds for the Virginia-based smart data and MicroAnalytics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company to $2.5 million.
April 28, 2015
Business
CarrierTransicold cites “green” reefer advances
Energy efficient container refrigeration systems introduced by Carrier Transicold in recent years are playing a vital role in helping the marine shipping industry strengthen its environmental profile, the company says. Carrier Transicold, which last year celebrated production of its one millionth container refrigeration system, reports that total global sales of its PrimeLINE unit, introduced in […]
April 22, 2015
Business
Carrier Transicold boosts reefer unit warranties
Carrier Transicold has enhanced the warranty coverage for its Vector trailer refrigeration units.  “Vector systems deliver dual benefits of reduced maintenance and higher system reliability because they are less complex than conventional mechanical systems and comparative semi-electric systems,” said Patrick McDonald, product manager – trailer, Carrier Transicold. “Our latest-generation Vector units build on this legacy, […]
October 22, 2014
Business
Prime purchases 2,500 Utility reefer trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, announce its largest single trailer order purchased by Prime Inc. Founded in 1970 and based in Springfield, Missouri, Prime is one of the most successful refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carrier trucking services in North America. Prime’s recent purchase of 2,500 Utility 3000R reefer trailers from Utility Trailer Sales of the Ozarks marks a […]
October 7, 2014
Business
Carrier Transicold premieres remote control panels for reefer operations
Carrier Transicold says its new APX remote panels add convenience and efficiency for refrigerated transport operations by placing trailer refrigeration controls in locations more easily accessible to operators. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part […]
August 12, 2014
Business
Decker Truckline selects Orbcomm for refrigerated fleet
Orbcomm, a global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) systems, has been selected by Decker Truckline, Inc. (Decker) to provide tracking and monitoring for its fleet of 800 refrigerated trailers.
August 5, 2014
Business
Ryder System announces new warranty for used refrigerated trucks
Ryder System announced the launch of its new “Keep It Cool” promotion in the United States and Canada. The promotion is available through September 1, 2014 and offers a free 12-month warranty, underwritten by Premium 2000+, on qualified used refrigerated trucks. The new Ryder warranty offering covers both the truck engine and the refrigeration unit. “We […]
July 29, 2014
Business
Food distribution giant hit with $20 million in mishandling charges
Sysco Corp., the largest U.S. food distribution company, will pay almost $20 million dollars in restitution, costs and penalties in California for the illegal practice of holding perishable foods – such as seafood, milk and raw meat – in unrefrigerated sheds.
July 24, 2014
Business
Power up: trailer tracking systems are beating the odds
The odds have always been stacked against using technology to track and monitor trailers but the evolution has arrived.
June 15, 2014
Business
Q&A: Thermo King talks advantages, misconceptions of hybrid reefer units
Thermo King product manager Tom Kampf talked the bottom line, misconceptions, technology and market penetration with CCJ Executive Editor Jack Roberts.
June 5, 2014
Business
Carrier Transicold names Dealers of the Year
CT Power of Commerce City, Colo., was named Carrier Transicold’s 2013 North America Dealer of the Year, and Frio Servicio de Monterrey S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, was named 2013 Latin America Dealer of the Year at the recent annual meeting of Carrier Transicold’s Americas Truck/Trailer/Rail dealers. Carrier Transicold helps improve global […]
April 24, 2014
Business
XTRA Lease pushes the envelope on trailer technology
XTRA Lease has ordered approximately 5,000 new trailers for 2014, most of which will be built with corrosion-fighting galvanized steel components. The company is adding a mix of dry vans, liftgated vans and reefers equipped with new fuel-saving Thermo King Precedent reefer units. For the first time, XTRA Lease will offer dry vans built with […]
March 5, 2014
Business
Summitt Trucking switches to Blue Tree Systems
Summitt Trucking is switching its fleet to the R:COM fleet management system from Blue Tree Systems
January 29, 2014
Business
Carrier Transicold introduces Hybrid Vectro 8600MT trailer refrigerator
Carrier Transicold says its new Vector 8600MT hybrid unit advances multi-temperature trailer refrigeration with new smart remote evaporators that improve operational efficiencies and reliability, and enable easier, more flexible installation. The Vector 8600MT is the first commercially available multi-temperature trailer refrigeration unit that meets the 2013 EPA Tier 4 standard. “The innovative engineering that went […]
November 27, 2013
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Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.
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