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Minneapolis protestors angered by delivery truck
A day cab driver found himself confronted by angry protestors while driving yesterday through downtown Minneapolis.
April 21, 2021
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Regulations
Exhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenance
Leonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.
April 21, 2021
white semi truck parked getting fuel
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Used trucks
Used truck market goes 'through the roof'
Market data indicates that the newest trucks in the marketplace should appreciate in the near term.
April 20, 2021
semi trucks parked in a row
Trucks
Volvo truck union going on strike
Union members had been working under a 30-day extension since its contract expired March 15.
April 17, 2021
The NRV plant employs more than 3,300 people, about 2,900 of whom are UAW members.
Trucks
Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage
Chip supplies for trucks, aftermarket parts, safety technologies and zero-emission powertrains are scarce and slowing production as demand for high-tech equipment grows. Eager to help, OEMs have offered fix-it strategies to the Biden administration.
April 14, 2021
To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.
Regulations
Diesel cylinder deactivation reduces NOx by 74%
As emissions rules tighten, diesel cylinder deactivation testing by Cummins and Tula shows big NOx reductions and double-digit gains in fuel efficiency.
April 13, 2021
Cummins and Tula Technologies announced today a 74% cut in NOx using Tula's diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology, a cylinder deactivation (CDA) system that's overcome challenges that have long hindered CDA diesel development.
Trucks
Pete debuts four new vocational models
After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Designed for the Class 5 and Class 6 non-CDL lease and rental markets, the Model 535 and Model 536 were born from a clean sheet design and a development program that took five years.
Autonomous
Isuzu working to bring self-driving to medium-duty
The effort will integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology into several Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles.
April 7, 2021
The two companies hope the collaboration will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future.
Economic trends
Truck orders unaffected by assembly slowdowns
Many OEMs are already struggling to keep up with demand as a global shortage of semiconductors and supply limitations of various other components have crimped production plans for Volvo, Mack, Kenworth and Peterbilt.
April 6, 2021
Mack lehigh valley operations
Alternative power
Freightliner electric trucks now available for order
Nearly 750,000 collective miles have been accumulated on the early Freightliner electric fleet to-date.
April 6, 2021
At start of production, both Freightliner battery electric models will come equipped with the all-new Detroit ePowertrain.
Test Drives
Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe
Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.
April 5, 2021
kenworth truck
Trucks
Kenworth, Pete hit by semiconductor shortage
Paccar expects a semiconductor shortage will continue for at least the next few months.
March 31, 2021
Semi-truck assembly line
Vocational
Battery-powered utility truck set to be nation's first
Con Edison teamed up with Lion Electric and utility truck upfitter Posi-Plus to build an all-electric Class 8 utility truck for use in New York. It's part of Con Edison's goal to add all-electric and hybrid vehicles to their fleet.
March 31, 2021
Lion8 Bucket Truck Rendering Background
Class 3-6
eSprinter production slated for U.S., Germany
Mercedes-Benz is banking on an all-electric future as it announces eSprinter production plans in the U.S. and Germany.
March 31, 2021
Mercedes Benz E Sprinter
Maintenance
Get powertrain gains through new technology
Cummins and Allison are trusted powertrain icons who recently talked about steps fleets can take to maximize powertrain efficiency during the virtual 2021 Work Truck Show.
March 26, 2021
Cummins engine
Trucks
Global supply shortages begin to hit heavy truck builds
The parent of Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America said beginning next month the company will implement production stoppages across its global truck manufacturing operations.
March 24, 2021
Mack Trucks expects assembly disruptions at its Lehigh Valley Operations in the coming months.
Class 3-6
Truck fires lead to Ram HD diesel recalls
A defective heater relay has been blamed for starting truck fires in certain 2021 Ram heavy-duty trucks. Ram recommends parking affected trucks outside while waiting on a repair.
March 24, 2021
2021 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow upfit
Trucks
Lordstown truck burns up, Hindenburg later alleges fake pre-orders
Lordstown was still dealing with headlines concerning a blaze that burned up their Endurance pickup and caught a tree on fire when they were hit with a report alleging fraudulent business practices.
March 17, 2021
Hwt endurance Main08 Scaled
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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.
Business
Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge
Washington-based carrier adding $3 per shipment surcharge to all freight originating in or destined for Washington and Oregon
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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.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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