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Volvo Trucks developing autonomous electric vehicle for transport
Volvo Trucks says it is in the process of developing a new type of transport solution for repetitive transports involving high precision between fixed hubs.
September 12, 2018
Trucks
Reefer truck carrying illegal aliens tries escaping on I-35 in Texas
A reefer truck filled with nearly 50 illegal aliens tried fleeing from U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas by hitting the highway. The chase began shortly after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) service dog alerted on the 2017 Freightliner tractor-trailer Sunday at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate 35 in Laredo. However, instead […]
September 11, 2018
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Dump truck slams into traffic stopped at red light
It’s the last thing you want to see on the road and serves as a critical reminder of how important it is to pay attention while driving. The video below, courtesy of truck driver Pat Nelson, shows a dump truck in the next lane slamming into the back of vehicles that had stopped at a […]
September 11, 2018
Trucks
Texas UPS driver wins Pilot Flying J’s Road Warrior contest
A longtime UPS driver from Texas won the grand prize winner in Pilot Flying J‘s fifth annual Road Warrior contest. To honor Victoria Andrade, Pilot Flying J Monday surprised her with a celebration at the Pilot Travel Center near her hometown and presented her with the $10,000 top prize check. She was nominated by her […]
September 11, 2018
Vocational
Ram reveals 2019 Chassis Cab Harvest Edition
Ram is celebrating its agricultural bonds with a new edition designed specifically for America’s farm families. The 2019 Ram Chassis Cab Harvest Edition is an agricultural market-specific truck and is visually distinguished by two limited availability colors: Case IH Red and New Holland Blue (Brilliant Black and Bright White also available). “Addressing a direct request […]
September 10, 2018
Vocational
Two recalls from Daimler affect more than 4,000 trucks
More than 4,000 Freightliner trucks are affected by two separate recalls announced recently by Daimler Trucks North America, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One recall, affecting approximately 4,155 vehicles, is for brake caliper mounting bolts that may not have been sufficiently tightened during manufacturing. Loose caliper bolts can reduce the effectiveness […]
September 10, 2018
Business
Daimler recalling more than 4,000 trucks over two separate issues
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of Freightliners are impacted by 2 separate recalls by Daimler Trucks North America.
September 10, 2018
Business
Kenworth, Peterbilt add PeopleNet App to Nav systems
Peterbilt and Kenworth will start offering a PeopleNet app, which integrates fleet management services and an ELD device solution. Read details on this here.
September 10, 2018
Trucks
Shake-up at Tesla: Semi engineer going to auto as two top execs quit
Long-time Tesla engineer Jerome Guillen, who had been leading Tesla’s electric Semi program, has been promoted to President of Automotive, reporting directly to Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk. Prior to joining Tesla, Guillen severed as Freightliner’s general manager of new product development and was part of the team that launched the company’s on-highway flagship tractor, […]
September 9, 2018
Trucks
Truck orders continue record-setting pace
North American Class 8 truck orders reached 52,400 units last month, another all-time high, according to preliminary figures released by FTR Thursday. Six of the top 12 order months on record have occurred in the first eight months of this year and August’s order intake broke the previous record-high set just a month earlier by 300 trucks. August orders were […]
September 6, 2018
Trucks
Walmart Canada triples its order for Tesla Semis
Walmart Canada has signed up for 30 additional Tesla Semis in addition to the ten that it ordered late last year. The all-electric Semi, which recently made headlines for its cross-country fleet visits in the U.S., will help Walmart Canada reach its goal of having 20 percent of its vehicles powered by batteries by 2022. […]
September 6, 2018
Business
Court tosses lawsuit that sought to exempt DPFs from excise tax
A lawsuit brought by a truck dealer group, who hoped to see DPFs exempted from the federal excise tax on equipment purchases, has officially been dismissed.
September 6, 2018
Business
Listen: CCJ Equipment Editor talks the importance of pre-trips
CCJ's Equipment Editor was on AUTOsist’s fleet maintenance and management podcast. The podcast discussed pre-trip inspections and their impact on CSA scores.
September 6, 2018
Business
Truck orders continue record-setting pace
Class 8 truck orders reached over 52,000 units in August, another all-time high, according to FTR data. Get more details here on Commercial Carrier Journal.
September 6, 2018
Business
Report says self-driving tech could impact best-paying driver jobs
A research study from the U.C. Berkley says self-driving truck technology could eliminate almost 300K truck driving jobs. More details on the research on CCJ.
September 6, 2018
Business
Teamwork PM: Using technology to your advantage
Technology, at times can be challenging to wrap your head around. In this post we will explore ways you can use it to your fleets advantage.
September 6, 2018
Class 3-6
Mercedes-Benz Vans receives Amazon order for 20,000 new Sprinters at plant opening ceremony
After a $500 million investment and two years since breaking ground, Mercedes-Benz Vans officially opened its first North American Sprinter van production facility in North Charleston, S.C.. The new plant coincides with the launch of its all-new 2019 Mercedes- and Freightliner-branded models and currently employs 900 people. Company officials said that number will grow to […]
September 5, 2018
Trucks
EPA to probe alleged improper conduct by EPA staffers on glider kit emissions study
The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will investigate questions surrounding a 2017 study used to justify regulations that cap annual production of glider kit trucks. The move is a response to a non-binding request from a group of lawmakers in the U.S. House. The investigation, taken up by EPA’s Office of Inspector General, centers on a November […]
September 5, 2018
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