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UPS successfully tests new drone delivery model
While trucks and vans can conquer more terrain now than ever, there are still times when deliveries would be best served by drones. Such is the thinking of UPS, the world’s largest package delivery service, which recently demonstrated in a partnership with drone-maker CyPhy Works that drones can often provide the fastest and most efficient […]
September 26, 2016
Trucks
Whale haul proves to be most unusual for Maine trucking company
A trucking company in Maine had one of its most unusual hauls ever this past Sunday. Smith Trucking and Excavation of Gorham, Maine hauled the 45-ton, 43-foot long carcass of a rare right whale about 20 miles from Portland Harbor to Benson Farm in Gorham where it underwent a necropsy. A truck normally used to […]
September 26, 2016
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2017 Ram ProMaster City claims nearly all best-in-class features
After sweeping nearly all best-in-class features, the 2017 Ram ProMaster City is off to a good start in the competitive Class 1 van segment. First up is fuel economy. Ram reports that the 2017 Ram Promaster City will have best-in-class gas mileage thanks to its powertrain: a four-cylinder, 2.4-liter gas Tigershark engine paired up with […]
September 26, 2016
Business
Driver wages overtake fuel as carriers’ most costly expense in 2015
Per-mile operational costs for motor carriers in 2015 dropped by more than a dime, according to data released Sept. 27 by the American Transportation Research Institute. A look at the numbers…
September 26, 2016
Trucks
Six OEMs chosen to build USPS next generation prototype vehicles
Not that anyone’s keeping score, but the United States Postal Service has gotten an average of 25 years of service out of its daily delivery fleet. Grumman Long Life Vehicles (LLVs), which have been delivering the nation’s mail since 1986, were originally built to last at least 20 years. Though USPS is often criticized for […]
September 25, 2016
Vocational
New Orleans city truck caught dumping asphalt
When they saw the camera, they took off running. For the past few years, witnesses say the City of New Orleans has been wasting money and damaging a city road by repeatedly dumping piles of asphalt on a street that’s now a hodgepodge of bumps and humps which makes for difficult driving. A resident whose […]
September 25, 2016
Trucks
Wisconsin county upset with climate naysayers will acquire more CNG trucks
Dane County, Wis. announced that it’s converting more of its snow plow trucks to compressed natural gas (CNG) as part of its boldest action yet in addressing climate change. Dane County’s latest efforts at lowering emissions are at least partially fueled by opposition from U.S. Congress and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. “While Congress balks at […]
September 24, 2016
Trucks
AM General to build next generation mail vehicles for USPS
AM General has been selected to build a series of prototype vehicles for the U.S. Postal Service which plans on replacing its aging fleet. AM General, whose production lineup includes military tactical vehicles like the Humvee, will build postal vehicles for testing that aim for fuel efficiency while providing for a zero emissions option. “AM […]
September 23, 2016
Trucks
Environmental journalists conference upholds trucks for emissions progress
Chevrolet, Freightliner, Nissan, Volvo and Western Star were among the manufacturers heralded for their trucks’ low emissions technology this week at the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) 26th Annual Conference in Sacramento, Calif. Several hundred SEJ reporters and policy makers got a close-up look at trucks, equipment and displays geared towards offering a glimpse into […]
September 23, 2016
Business
With speed limiter rule proposed, proponents and opponents of mandate state their cases
An in-depth look at the key arguments made by advocates of a speed limiter mandate for the trucking industry — and the arguments posed by those against the mandate.
September 23, 2016
Business
Lockheed Martin ups investment in Vnomics
The new investment by Lockheed Martin will enable Vnomics to build on the success of its recently introduced True Fuel optimization system.
September 23, 2016
Business
Bill to cut excise tax on natural gas trucks introduced in House, Senate
A bill has been introduced in both chambers of Congress that is intended to make the prospect of buying alternative fuel trucks more attractive for fleets.
September 23, 2016
Business
Highlights from Hannover: Takeaways from major IAA trucking show
Global truck and bus manufacturers and industry suppliers showcased a wide range of innovations at IAA 2016, the world’s largest trucking trade show held biennially in Hannover, Germany. New product announcements during two days of press conferences centered almost exclusively around two main themes: autonomous vehicle solutions and electrification.
September 22, 2016
Business
International set to become first OEM to make collision mitigation standard with intro of new tractor
International Truck is slated to become the first OEM to make a collision mitigation system standard equipment when the Lisle, Ill. truck-maker unveils its LT Series on-highway Class 8 tractor later this month.
September 22, 2016
Business
Wholesale used model year 2011 trucks slide below $30k
Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T660, and Volvo VNL64T 730/780 retailed in a range between $61,000 and $63,500 in August.
September 22, 2016
Business
FMCSA amends regulations to allow safety tech to be mounted on windshields
The new regulations add an amendment to allow certain devices, including, but not limited to video event recorders, lane departure warning systems, collision mitigation or warning systems, transponders and sensors that are part of a hands-free driver aid equipment package, to be mounted within the area swept by the windshield wipers.
September 22, 2016
Trucks
NTEA: Rudy Ruettiger out as keynote speaker for 2017 Work Truck Show
NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, announced today that a conflict has led to the cancellation of a keynote address that was to be given by Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger at The Work Truck Show 2017. NTEA will announce a new keynote speaker once confirmed. Earlier this year, The Work Truck Show 2016 featured […]
September 21, 2016
Vocational
Thieves spend four hours stealing trucks, equipment from Missouri business
A brazen truck and equipment theft in Missouri this week may end with more good news as police continue to recover stolen property though GPS tracking. According to surveillance video, thieves spent four hours late Monday night into Tuesday morning stealing trucks, trailers and about $150,000 worth of equipment from Vac-it-All in St. Louis County. […]
September 21, 2016
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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
Late-model Peterbilt 579s, flatbed trailers, shop equipment and more are on the auction block until Tuesday, Feb. 3. Also: Pilot raising money for American Heart Association; new truck parking in Arizona.
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Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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Court halts NYSTA surcharge on commercial trucking toll management service providers
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