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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
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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
Trucks
GM backs growing GIS telematics player MapAnything
Work trucks and vans have become increasingly connected to more sophisticated data bases which can help streamline workloads and crank up sales. One company that’s been busy leveraging the latest in mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology is MapAnything. The North Carolina-based tech firm recently announced the close of a $42.5 million Series C investment […]
November 18, 2018
Class 3-6
Nissan announces prices for 2019 NV Cargo & Passenger vans
Nissan announced pricing for the 2019 Nissan NV Cargo van and 2019 Nissan NV Passenger van. Both models are available now at select Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. The NV Cargo has a starting MSRP of $29,340 (NV 1500 Cargo Standard Roof S with 4.0- liter V6). The NV Cargo is the only available High […]
November 18, 2018
Business
CARB’s latest requirement: Year-model 2022 engines and beyond must record emissions data
CARB announced that year-model 2022 heavy-duty engines need to store data regarding emissions of NOx and fuel consumption. More on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 16, 2018
Business
Capitol Christmas Tree begins trek to D.C. behind new Kenworth W990
A Kenworth W990 began its cross-country haul to deliver the White House's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. More details on the story on Commercial Carrier Journal.
November 16, 2018
Vocational
Truck brakes were reportedly smoking prior to fiery crash
Bad brakes are apparently to blame after a tractor hauling a load of dirt in Santa Cruz, Calif. slammed into the back of 20 cars injuring 11 people including the truck’s driver. Witnesses reported seeing the brakes on the truck smoking prior to this morning’s fiery accident on Highway 1 and River Street. The truck […]
November 13, 2018
Business
EPA plans to propose new truck emissions rule by 2020, aims for lower NOx and uniform regs
Andrew Wheeler of the Environment Protection Agency says the EPA is expected to explore overhauling emissions regs for heavy trucks and engines. Learn more.
November 13, 2018
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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states
Tesla maintains that it plans to ramp production of its electric Class 8 in the coming months, and construction on the Pilot-based charing network is set to begin in the first half of this year.
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Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
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