WASHINGTON — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its version of SuperTruck for inspection by Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, with the modified VNL 670 highway tractor demonstrating an 88% gain in freight efficiency and an extra 70% in fuel economy.
September 19, 2016Government, Business, Fuel, Autonomous
About Us: Transport Topics' Top 50 Global Freight Carriers
The Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Carriers is a listing of the largest truck, rail, air and ocean carriers in the world.
September 19, 2016Business, Autonomous
Volvo Unveils SuperTruck at DOE, Joins Stage 2 of Research Project
Technology, Business, Autonomous
Search-Engine Optimization: How Savvy Trucking Firms Are Boosting Web Traffic
With trucking firms devoting more time to content marketing — the publishing of articles, videos, images and more to reinforce brand image — it’s becoming increasingly important to ensure that content is search-engine optimized.
September 16, 2016Technology, Business, Safety, Government, Equipment, Autonomous
Automation, Analytics to Shape Trucking’s Future
While many technologies will likely play a role in shaping the future of transportation, two of the most important will be the emergence of automated driving systems and the continuing evolution of data analytics.
September 16, 2016Technology, Business, Safety, Government, Autonomous
Making the Right Turn
It’s a dire warning for a truck driver who has taken a wrong turn — a banner hanging over the roadway reading, “If you hit this sign you will hit that bridge.â€
September 16, 2016Business, Autonomous
Volvo Shows Off SuperTruck Entry to Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
WASHINGTON — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its version of SuperTruck for inspection here by Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on Sept. 13, saying its VNL 670 highway tractor demonstrates an 88% gain in freight efficiency and an extra 70% in fuel efficiency.
September 13, 2016Business, Autonomous
Self-Driving Trucks? Truckers Say: Hit the Brakes
SAN FRANCISCO — Walt Martin spent a decade as a longhaul truck driver, logging as many as 200,000 miles a year on the road.
September 12, 2016Perspective, Business, Safety, Autonomous
Opinion: It’s Always Time to Appreciate Our Truck Drivers
One thing we’ll start to hear more about in the coming months is the next administration’s first 100 days in the Oval Office. It’s an opportunity to articulate a vision and begin executing new goals. As ATA’s new president and CEO, I’m nearing the end of my first hundred days in office and it has been an exciting time for me and our leadership team. There have been meetings to take and calls to make and all that goes into starting a new job, but we’ve hit the ground running to start securing victories for the trucking industry.
September 12, 2016Editorial, Business, Autonomous
Editorial: Future Trucks Today
No quiet end to summer this year. Original equipment manufacturer executives have not been lounging poolside.
September 12, 2016Business, Safety, Government, Fuel, Technology, Autonomous
DTNA’s Daum Cautious on Speed Limiters, Autonomous Expectations
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The growing importance of fleets being able to regulate the speed of individual trucks through remote, over-the-air engine updates should be taken into account as the federal government considers a mandate requiring heavy-duty vehicles to utilize speed limiters, the president of Daimler Trucks North America said.
September 6, 2016