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Penske joins TechForce Foundation to step-up technician recruiting efforts
Penske Truck Leasing is joining the TechForce Foundation’s efforts to recruit the next generation of truck fleet maintenance technicians by serving as an early adopter in the foundation’s FutureTech Success campaign. The TechForce Foundation works to raise awareness with school-age students about great career opportunities as professional technicians. The FutureTech Success campaign aims to raise awareness by rolling out […]
November 27, 2018
Class 3-6
Landi Renzo announces CNG CARB certification for 2019 F-250, F-350, E-350 & E-450
Landi Renzo USA announced CARB Certification for the 2019 Ford Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) F-250/350 6.2-liter V8 Super Duty Truck and the E-350/450 6.2-liter V8 Cutaway and Strip Chassis. The CARB Certifications/Executive Orders are available via the links below on CARB’s official website: Test Group – KLDRD06.2C10; Vehicle Class MD4 – F-250/350 Test Group – KLDRD06.2C12; […]
November 27, 2018
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Business
TMC opens registration for 2019 annual meeting
The 2019 Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition form ATA's TMC will include a slate of educational sessions and equipment and tech from top suppliers
November 27, 2018
Business
The down low on downspeeding
Downspeeding isn’t a new idea in trucking. This article explores what it is, and why it is important for you to understand it.
November 27, 2018
Trucks
GM announces large job cuts & factory closings
General Motors announced today that its cutting roughly 15,000 jobs and closing factories following weak car sales and a company-wide shift to focus on new mobility solutions which includes a sharp increase in electric and autonomous vehicle development. The cuts are expected to increase cash flow by $6 billion by the end of 2020. “The actions […]
November 26, 2018
Vocational
Mack & Volvo recall trucks over snow plow and steering issues
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks have recently issued three recalls affecting more than 3,000 trucks for issues with snow plow lamp preparation kits in certain vocational trucks, as well as a potential steering issue, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents. The largest of the three recalls affects approximately 2,194 model year 2004-2019 VHD vocational trucks equipped […]
November 25, 2018
Trucks
Blizzard causes accidents, vehicle strandings & traffic shut-down on I-70
Numerous vehicles crashed or got stuck in blinding and piling snow over the weekend thanks to a blizzard which led state officials to shut down portions of Interstate 70 in Colorado, Missouri and Kansas. The bad weather came during busy holiday traffic following Thanksgiving. Truckers were among the stranded and included Garrett Martin who, along […]
November 25, 2018
Trucks
FedEx delivery driver will not be charged in homicide case
After considering evidence for nearly two months, a county prosecutor in Oregon has decided to not press charges against a FedEx delivery man who punched a man in Portland that later died. Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Adam Gibbs wrote recently that FedEx driver Timothy Warren had the right to leave his van and […]
November 25, 2018
Vocational
Could airless tires transition from low-speeds to the highway?
While the trucking industry is fixated on the future of trucks without diesel fuel, several tire manufacturers have been working on developing tires without air. Non-pneumatic tires (NPTs) eliminate the need for tires to be inflated with air to support vehicle weight by using a spoke or web design and the tire’s own tread band […]
November 22, 2018
Class 3-6
Closer look at Chanje electric vans going to FedEx fleet
As technology improves—largely driven by improvements in battery capacity and charging times—all-electric powertrains are slowly, but surely entering the more-demanding arena of commercial trucks and vans. Evidence of that continued this week as FedEx announced plans to acquire 1,000 battery-powered Chanje cargo vans. One hundred of the vans will be purchased from Chanje Energy while […]
November 21, 2018
Trucks
New Class 4 electric eyes 2020 commercial debut
Green fleet solutions provider XPO Sales, Inc., has partnered with clean-tech startup CityFreighter on the development and deployment of a Class 4 final-mile electric delivery truck. The prototype CF1 truck will be presented mid-next year 2019 with delivery of 100 commercial units planned for early 2020. “Electric vehicles should be attractive and built in a user-oriented […]
November 21, 2018
Business
Startup eyes Class 4 electric launch by 2020
XPO Sales has partnered with startup company CityFreighter to delop & deploy a Class 4 final-mile electric delivery truck. Get details.
November 21, 2018
Trucks
Truck loses chicken waste in North Carolina on I-40
Liquified chicken waste flew out of a truck today in North Carolina leaving behind a filthy, foul-smelling mess that caused traffic delays on Interstate 40 near Connelly Springs. A first responder who had been near Exit 116 at the time of the accident was knocked down by the putrid sludge. “I didn’t see it,” Lenoir […]
November 20, 2018
Trucks
Albertsons acquiring ten Tesla Semis
Albertsons recently announced that it will be buying ten Tesla Semis for its Southern California fleet. The vehicles are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to decrease carbon emissions and run a cleaner transportation program. “Our employee promise is to Make Every Day a Better Day,” said Albertsons Companies President and CEO Jim Donald. “That […]
November 20, 2018
Class 3-6
FedEx places massive order for electric delivery vans
FedEx on Tuesday announced it would expand its zero-emissions fleet with 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles. The shipping giant this year has upped its commitment to the electric drivetrain, having previously announced the order of 20 Tesla Semis. FedEx says it intends to purchase 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy and lease 900 […]
November 20, 2018
Business
Air on the side of caution: The feasibility of non-pneumatic commercial truck tires
Currently, NPTs are being deployed only in low-speed and off-road equipment like skid steers, zero turn mowers and golf carts.
November 20, 2018
Business
FedEx ordering 1,000 electric delivery vans
FedEx officially announces its intention to make a very large order for electric delivery vehicles. Check out FedEx's plans here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 20, 2018
Business
Lights, steering issues lead Mack, Volvo to recall 3,000 trucks
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks were prompted to issue a recall due to light and steering problems.
November 19, 2018
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