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FMCSA boss says agency will evaluate automated driver assistance systems
FMCSA chief Ray Martinez, speaking at ATA’s annual Management Conference and Exhibition this weekend, said he hopes the two-year program will boost adoption of advanced driver assist systems, which typically consist of functions like automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warnings tied together by camera and radar sensors.
October 6, 2019
Business
Shell Lubricants preps for electric vehicles, but foresees long life for diesel in trucking
Shell Lubricants has been busy expanding its reach in electric and other alt fuel technologies, but as far as heavy-duty trucks, the global energy giant expects diesel to be on the road for a long time to come.
October 4, 2019
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Truck orders improve but fleets still wary of late 2019 deliveries
Fleets are nervous as freight growth continues to ease back.
October 3, 2019
Trucks
Shell Lubricants pursuing electric while remaining confident in diesel power
Shell Lubricants has been busy expanding its reach in electric and other alt fuel technologies, but as far as heavy-duty trucks, the global energy giant expects diesel to be on the road for a long time to come. A surge in electric car sales combined with the gradual roll-out of commercial electric trucks and vans […]
October 1, 2019
Business
Small number of Peterbilt, Autocar trucks recalled over steering issues
Peterbilt trucks and Autocar recently announced recalls for issues related to steering components. Learn more about the recalls on Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 1, 2019
Business
Shell prepping its concept Starship tractor-trailer for another cross-country trek
Shell Lubricants continues to prep its Starship concept truck and trailer for its next road trip across the country. Learn more on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 27, 2019
Business
California port hauler renews entire fleet with all CNG trucks
Total Transportation Services announced plans to replace its trucking fleet with near-zero emission natural gas trucks. Learn more about the transition on CCJ.
September 26, 2019
Business
Recycling components can help fleets go green and save some green
Trucking fleets can take on recycling initiatives that improve business and the environment. See how truck fleets can go green on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 26, 2019
Business
Amazon orders a whopping 100,000 electric vans from startup Rivian
Amazon’s historic purchase, the largest ever for electric delivery vans, follows the company’s $700 million investment in Rivian in February. Amazon’s latest investment of $440 million for Rivian’s electric vans is expected to accelerate production with the first vans rolling out in 2021.
September 26, 2019
Trucks
DHL Germany enjoying success with electric vans, adding thousands more
Amazon has yet to receive its 100,000 electric vans from Rivan which makes the Deutsche Post DHL Group quite possibly the largest electric van fleet in the world. The German-based delivery giant has more than 9,000 electric StreetScooters on the road, and given their success, is planning to launch an additional 6,000 vans by the end of […]
September 25, 2019
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Amazon places historic electric van order with Rivian
As part of its goal to meet stringent climate requirements in the Paris Agreement ten years early, Amazon has inked a deal with EV start-up Rivian to buy 100,000 electric vans. Amazon’s historic purchase, the largest ever for electric delivery vans, follows their $700 million investment in Rivian in February. Amazon’s latest investment of $440 […]
September 25, 2019
Business
Daimler Trucks says no plans to stop developing internal combustion engines
The external communications manager at Daimler Trucks North America released a statement saying Daimler AG has not made any decision to opt out of the development of internal combustion engines.
September 24, 2019
Business
Let the sunshine in: Use of solar can boost efficiency
Explore the various ways solar can boost efficiency in your semi truck. Read all about this on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 20, 2019
Business
Test drive: Volvo Dynamic Steering
An electric motor mounted on top of the hydraulic steering gear compensates for up to 9 feet of torque in the steering column.
September 19, 2019
Business
Trailer orders remain low but are expected to improve
According to FTR, trailer orders remained in a low holding pattern in August, but down 71% year-over year. FTR's Don Ake expects trailer orders to climb this month.
September 18, 2019
Business
Volvo readies delivery of first electric VNR
Volvo Trucks first electric VNR models will be going to the Port of Los Angeles soon to be put into test operations with NFI and Dependable Highway Express.
September 16, 2019
Business
Volvo Trucks adds dynamic steering option to VNL, VNR
The active steering system features an electric motor mounted on top of the hydraulic steering gear.
September 12, 2019
Business
PSI announces sales of 1.5M automatic tire inflation systems
The number one cause of service issues are tires. It’s a big problem,” said Al Cohn, PSI’s director of new market development and engineering support. “Under-inflation is the big issue. That’s where you generate all this heat. Heat is the worst enemy. Over 90 percent of road gators are due to under-inflation.”
September 11, 2019
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