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Funding dries up for autonomous developer Starksy Robotics, who ran ‘unmanned’ load last year
Starsky Robotics, an autonomous truck developer that also operated as a 50-truck motor carrier as recently as a year ago, has wound down its trucking operations.
February 24, 2020
Trucks
Utility Aerodynamic Tail is lighter, smaller and driver friendly
Utility Trailer saw some challenges with large aerodynamic trailer tails that could be traced back to the drawing board. “Aerodynamic companies are building these devices for trailers,” said Craig Bennett, Utility’s senior vice-president of marketing and sales. “These are small companies that saw an opportunity to build an aerodynamic device and they did but they […]
February 24, 2020
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Thousands of truck and trailer assets from defunct Celadon head to Ritchie Bros. auction
Ritchie Bros. anticipates the majority of these assets will be sold through unreserved public auctions in the United States and Canada next month.
February 24, 2020
Career Leadership Award
Penske Truck Leasing’s Mike Hasinec named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
This year's CCJ Career Leadership Award goes to Mike Hasinec. Mike serves as the vice president of maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing. Details here on CCJ.
February 23, 2020
Business
DOT’s Tech-Celerate Now site backed by TMC, ATA, others
Getting familiar with new collision mitigation technologies can be challenging. To help fleets get a better understanding of a growing list of devices designed to improve commercial vehicle safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently launched Tech-Celerate Now. ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council announced today in Atlanta that they will […]
February 23, 2020
Business
Quick spin: Volvo’s electric VNR
The Volvo VNR test unit belongs to DHE and is part of Volvo's LIGHTS partnership which hopes to pave the way for an electrified future. Details here on CCJ.
February 21, 2020
Class 3-6
Ram ProMaster recalled over defective transmission cable
Chrysler is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped 3.6-liter engines. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear. The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position […]
February 18, 2020
Class 3-6
Near-zero emissions for Ford’s new 7.3-liter V8
Near-zero emission options for Class 4-7 trucks and vans are growing thanks to Ford, Landi Renzo and funding incentives. Landi Renzo USA announced a $600,000 award—$300,000 in funding from California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (South Coast AQMD) Clean Fuel and $300,000 from the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas)—for Landi Renzo’s near-zero compressed natural […]
February 18, 2020
Vocational
Ritchie Bros. biggest equipment auction underway in Orlando
Ritchie Bros. kicked off its biggest equipment auction of the year this week in Orlando, Fla. Over 200 acres are filled with 13,000-plus items which will be sold on behalf of over 1,000 sellers. Bid in-person, online or over the phone. A Ritchie Bros. app is also available to help streamline the process. Check out […]
February 18, 2020
Business
Bright idea: Volvo Trucks flipping the switch on its LIGHTS project
Volvo Trucks delivered the first five LIGHTS trucks which will improve freight and air quality and reduce emissions in California. More information here on CCJ.
February 12, 2020
Trucks
Kenworth joining with Meritor on new T680E electric truck
Kenworth today announced it will collaborate with Meritor on electric powertrain development for Class 8 Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicles. The electric Kenworth T680E will be a short-hood day cab in tractor configurations of 4×2 and 6×4 axles and as a 6×4 axle straight truck. The T680E will offer an operating range between 100 to 150 miles, depending on […]
February 12, 2020
Business
In engine plant expansion, Navistar hints at integrated International powertrain to come
Navistar plans to begin building its new International Integrated Powertrain at its engine manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Alabama in 2023. Details on CCJ.
February 12, 2020
Trucks
Coronavirus could significantly impact freight volumes
The deadly coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan, China, in December (and has since infected more than 28,000 people and killed more than 560) could have a significant impact on freight volume entering the United States from China. The extent of the virus’ impact on the supply chain is still unknown, but experts say the […]
February 11, 2020
Trucks
Sheriff looking for truck driver after load loss nearly impales another driver
Securing a load can be a matter of life and death. Just ask a Michigan truck driver who was nearly impaled by a steel beam that fell off a flatbed that was traveling in front of him recently on Interstate 96 in Williamston, Mich. Johnnie Lowe, who was scheduled to pick up a load for […]
February 11, 2020
Business
Daily dispatch, Feb. 11: Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola launches electric pickup
Nikola's electric pickup truck, the Badger, features an estimated range of up to 600 miles, delivers 980 ft.-lbs. of torque and more. Details here on CCJ.
February 10, 2020
Trucks
FedEx hit with winter service disruptions as NWS warns of worse weather to come
FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to winter weather. Potential delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of February 7, 2020. “FedEx is committed to provide service to the best of our ability,” FedEx writes in a press release. “Please continue to check […]
February 7, 2020
Trucks
Ford gets new COO for urgent, stronger push into new mobility
Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Farley has been named chief operating officer of Ford, reporting to Jim Hackett, the company’s president and CEO, as Ford continues to carry out its Creating Tomorrow Together strategic plan. Ford also announced that Joe Hinrichs is retiring as Ford’s president, Automotive, after a highly accomplished 19-year career […]
February 7, 2020
Trucks
Amazon releases behind-the-scenes video of Rivian electric van development
Amazon released a video this week showing the development of the new electric delivery van they’ve been designing with electric vehicle start-up Rivian. The online retail giant signed up for 100,000 vans which Rivian expects to roll out next year in three size variants with various battery pack options. “We’re at an inflection point in […]
February 5, 2020
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