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NTSB: Tesla battery reignited twice following crash that killed two Florida teens
The battery pack of a Tesla that had caught fire in a fatal accident in South Florida last month reignited at least twice after firefighters had first extinguished the pack, according to the National Traffic Safety Board. The May 8 crash in Ft. Lauderdale claimed the lives of two 18-year-old high school students and left […]
June 28, 2018
Trucks
Road rage or not? FedEx driver runs driver off the road
Blind spot mistake or road rage? A FedEx driver was videoed recently running a vehicle off the road in what witnesses say was a case of road rage. The roughly one-minute long video shot last Friday on I-85 in Blacksburg, S.C. first shows a FedEx tractor-trailer edging into the lane of another vehicle and then […]
June 28, 2018
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Volvo Trucks showcases three-truck platoon on North Carolina highway
As the next step in its arc toward developing truck platooning technology for real-world use, Volvo Trucks on Wednesday performed an on-highway demonstration of a three-truck platoon made up of Volvo VNL tractors and 28-foot twin trailers in Raleigh, North Carolina. The demo was held in partnership with FedEx and the North Carolina Turnpike Association […]
June 28, 2018
Business
Penske Truck Leasing, NFI partnering with Freightliner to test electric truck
Penske Truck Leasing and logistics provider NFI are partnering with Daimler Trucks North America to test electric trucks.
June 28, 2018
Business
Closer look: Peterbilt’s fully electric Model 579 demonstration tractor
The electric Peterbilt Model 579 is fitted with eight 44-kW battery packs that can be removed or added to the tractor to increase vehicle range. Read more here.
June 28, 2018
Business
Peterbilt’s 567, 579 get new features, forecasts strong market for rest of 2018
The Peterbilt GM announced several new features for Peterbilt's Class 8 lineup at the Paccar Innovation Center. More information on Commercial Carrier Journal.
June 28, 2018
Class 3-6
Ram announces changes & prices for 2019 ProMaster & ProMaster City vans
Ram announced today that it’s increased both payload and towing ratings for the 2019 Ram ProMaster. Ram has also updated the exterior of its popular ProMaster and ProMaster City vans. The most notable visual cues are the redesign of both vans’ front fascias now integrating the ‘RAM’ grille theme carried over from the pickup line. […]
June 27, 2018
Trucks
Telematics data show drivers in rural states the most dangerous
Widespread use of telematics devices to monitor vehicle and driver performance gives fleet technology suppliers plenty of data to analyze and identify macro-level trends. Recently, Verizon Connect analyzed driving data from its customers to identify states with the safest and most dangerous commercial drivers. Its analysis accounted for harsh acceleration, harsh braking, harsh cornering, and […]
June 27, 2018
Business
Volvo Trucks showcases three-truck platoon on North Carolina highway
Volvo Trucks performed a demonstration of a three-truck platoon made up of Volvo VNL trucks and trailers. Get more details on the demonstration on CCJ.
June 27, 2018
Business
EPA asked to probe contact between its staff and Volvo on glider emissions study
Lawmakers request that the EPA's Inspector General investigate improper contacts between EPA staffers and Volvo Trucks. Get more details here on CCJ.
June 27, 2018
Business
ZF showcases the electrified, autonomous future of transportation
ZF recently introduced an autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Check out the company's plans in the autonomous truck segment on CCJ.
June 27, 2018
Business
Peter Voorhoeve named president and CEO of Volvo Trucks North America
Peter Voorhoeve has officially been named President of Volvo Trucks North America. Get more details on the new president and CEO on Commercial Carrier Journal.
June 27, 2018
Trucks
Georgia truck driver arrested for shooting at pickup on I-95 in Virginia
A Georgia truck driver was arrested after police say he shot at another vehicle while driving on Interstate 95 in Chesterfield County, Va. Virginia State Police report that 26-year-old Terrelle M. Jackson of Atlanta, Ga., shot at a 2001 Nissan pickup early Saturday morning near the 67-mile marker. The 51-year-old driver of that truck, who […]
June 26, 2018
Trucks
RNG Coalition applauds EPA’s proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard which calls for 32 percent increase in cellulosic biofuel
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed 2019 Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations (RVO) today under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “The EPA’s proposed 2019 cellulosic biofuel RVO of 381 million gallons represents a 32 percent increase over the 2018 level,” said Johannes Escudero, CEO of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG […]
June 26, 2018
Class 3-6
Spartan chills Ford fleet event with its reefer 2019 Transit
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services recently revealed its refrigerated 2019 Ford Transit van in Washington, D.C. Spartan, which calls the van the industry’s most advanced temperature-controlled cargo van conversion, let attendees at the 2019 MY Ford Fleet Preview at FedEx Field get a closer look. “We’re committed to understanding our customer’s unique needs and delivery challenges. […]
June 25, 2018
Trucks
Tesla Semi gets ‘Mad Max’ mode
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed a little something more about his company’s Semi today which will undoubtedly pique the interest of drivers and movie fans around the world: Mad Max mode. Before anyone gets too excited about taking on the nation’s worst traffic jams with a gleeful vengeance, keep in mind that Musk hasn’t explained […]
June 24, 2018
Trucks
Family of man killed after striking parked truck gets lawsuit approval from Wyoming Supreme Court
CRST Expedited will face trial in a wrongful death lawsuit after the Wyoming Supreme Court overturned a lower court judgement that sided with the company in the case. The lawsuit was brought by the family of a motorist who struck a parked CRST Expedited truck, killing the car’s driver. On June 8, the justices voted 3-2 […]
June 24, 2018
Trucks
Tesla suing alleged saboteur & stepping up security after it says it was threatened with a workplace shooting
An internal feud at Tesla’s battery factory near Sparks, Nevada is taking on the strange appearance of a TV reality show as more emails from company head Elon Musk make their way into the news. This past weekend, Musk sent an email to his employees telling them that one of their co-workers was attempting to […]
June 21, 2018
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