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Recalls issued for 7,100 Western Star, 500 International tractors

Two separate recalls from Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar have resulted in more than 7,600 Western Star and International tractors being recalled, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. DTNA is recalling approximately 7,128 model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 trucks for a potential electrical issue. The affected trucks […]

April 10, 2018

Power Shift: Electric truck makers promise cleaner, cheaper tractors, but can fueling and charging infrastructure keep up?

As the electrified trucking market has sprung to life in the past 18 months, it appears almost certain that these alt-fuel Class 8 trucks will begin sharing the road with diesel-powered rigs as early as late 2019. Industry newcomers Tesla, Nikola and Thor position their electric-powered rigs as viable, clean alternatives to diesel trucks, as […]

April 10, 2018

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Recalls issued for 7,100 Western Star, 500 International tractors

According to documentation from the NHTSA, recalls from Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar have resulted in more than 7,600 tractors being recalled.

April 10, 2018

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$1 per gallon RNG from Clean Energy for qualifying trucks

Clean Energy Fuels is offering renewable natural gas (RNG) at $1 per gallon for heavy-duty trucks powered by a Cummins Westport ISX12N natural gas engine. The first 250 trucks that qualify for Clean Energy’s Redeem Dollar Deal program will be able to fill up for one year at $1 per gallon at stations throughout California. […]

April 9, 2018

Medical waste from truck crash spills across I-10 in Arizona

The driver of a tractor-trailer carrying a load of medical waste lost control of the rig and crashed on Interstate 10 this morning in Tucson, Ariz. The driver, whose name was not released, was taken to the hospital with non-disclosed injuries after the truck rolled over near the median and sent piles of non-hazardous medical […]

April 9, 2018

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Automated TarpStop’s Fastrak Evolution makes trailer access easier than ever

TarpStop’s Fastrak Evolution next-generation rolling tarp system brings automation to the rolling tarp market. Automated open, close, front to back, back to front, front latching, rear latching, front tensioning and rear tensioning are all characteristics of the new Fastrak Evolution. Wireless control allows qualified operators of any ability and experience level can safely to efficiently and correctly […]

April 9, 2018

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Xtra Lease adds new-look trailers, cargo sensors

Xtra Lease says it has marked its trailers with special silver emblems and has also added cargo sensors to help fleets manage their respective trailers.

April 9, 2018

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Nikola set to return deposits for hydrogen tractor, waives deposit requirement on future orders

Reservation holders for Nikola Motor Company‘s hydrogen-electric Nikola One tractor are about to receive the equivalent of an income tax refund. Company founder and CEO Trevor Milton said Wednesday the company will be returning the $1,500 deposit the company initially required to hold a reservation slot and that future reservations for the Nikola One or […]

April 8, 2018

FMCSA gives certain tankers HOS exemption

Tanker drivers who normally operate under the 100 air-mile short-haul hours of service exemption hauling certain petroleum-based fuels can now claim an exemption from the federally required 30-minute break when their day requires them to work beyond 12 hours. The National Tank Truck Carriers and the Massachusetts Motor Transport Association requested the exemption in September for the […]

April 8, 2018

50 Tesla Semis reserved by SoCal truck leasing company

TCI Transportation, a California-based truck leasing company, recently announced its order for 50 Tesla Semis. Headquartered in Commerce, Calif. near Los Angeles, TCI has a fleet of over 2,000 trucks and operates full service facilities in Commerce, Bakersfield, Fontana, Stockton, Freemont, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Total reservation price for a Tesla Semi is $20,000 ($5,000 […]

April 8, 2018

Two trucks struck by trains in Georgia

Two tractor-trailers were recorded getting slammed by trains only days apart in Georgia. The latest collision occurred Monday night in Acworth, about 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. In the first video below a train is shown plowing through a truck hauling a YRC trailer. The driver was able to get out of the rig prior […]

April 6, 2018

Truck trailer seemingly explodes after slamming into overpass

While we’ve seen videos before of elevated truck beds and trailers slamming into overpasses, this next one appears to explode thanks to a load of canola seeds. The truck was traveling on A40 in a suburb of Montreal on Wednesday, according to Quebec 511, when its raised trailer collided with a pedestrian bridge and sent […]

April 5, 2018

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Penske trucks getting video-based safety program

Penske Logistics announced it is introducing the next generation of truck fleet safety technology through a video-based safety program in over 2,800 of its heavy-duty trucks across the company’s North America operations. The foundation includes event-triggered onboard cameras from SmartDrive which face inside the truck cab, and outwards to the road, along with an ongoing driver safety coaching […]

April 5, 2018

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Nikola set to return deposits for hydrogen tractor, waives deposit requirement on future orders

Nikola's Trevor Milton says that future reservations for the Nikola One or Nikola Two trucks will not require deposits. More info on Commercial Carrier Journal.

April 5, 2018

March truck order levels rank in Top 3 all-time

According to FTR, a strong freight market continues to work for truck manufacturers as Class 8 truck orders for March reached 46,300 units. Learn more on CCJ!

April 4, 2018

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Lightning Systems releases MPGe numbers on all-electric Ford Transit 350HD & embarks on test drive tour

Lightning Systems announced today fuel efficiency ratings for its all-electric Ford Transit that are roughly 130 percent greater than its gasoline counterpart. The news comes as Lightning Systems kicks off a multi-city tour this week to offer fleets a closer look and a chance to test drive the LightningElectric Ford Transit 350HD. Lightning’s Ford Transit […]

April 4, 2018

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Chevy’s new HD trucks take design cue from Z/28

Additions to the Chevrolet product line share a design element with one of the Detroit automaker's most legacy-rich – and fastest – vehicles.

April 4, 2018

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Volvo completes production transition to new VNL

Volvo Trucks says it has completed the transition from production of the legacy VNL 670 model to full production of the new VNL 760. Click for details.

April 3, 2018

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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

The acquisition reshapes Werner’s portfolio, shifting the weight of its Truckload Transportation Services (TTS) toward long-term, stable contractual business.

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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers

Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.

Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation

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