Hours before Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. announced their surprise charging partnership, Ford’s chief executive officer offered his take as to why the U.S. has been so slow to adopt electric vehicles.
May 30, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Why Ford Chose Tesla for EV Partnership: It’s the Plug
Business, Technology, Equipment
Daimler Truck, Toyota, Others Join Forces on Ecological Tech
Daimler Truck will join merging companies Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. and Hino Motors as part of an ecological tech alliance forged between themselves and their top stakeholders.Â
May 30, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety
Progressive Introduces Truck Roadside Assistance Coverage
Progressive Insurance launched a new roadside assistance coverage option for commercial heavy-duty trucks, the auto insurance company announced May 22.
May 30, 2023Business, Equipment
Cummins Spinoff Atmus Raises $275 Million in IPO
Cummins Inc. spinoff Atmus Filtration Technologies rose 11% in its trading debut after raising $275 million in an initial public offering priced in the middle of a marketed range.
May 26, 2023Equipment, Safety
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 2
In March and April, FedEx Express driver Roland Bolduc began gearing up for more state and National Truck Driving championships crowns. Here's the second in a series.
May 26, 2023Equipment, Safety
CVSA Inspectors Sideline 773 Vehicles
More than one of every 10 commercial vehicles inspected April 19 during a special one-day brake enforcement effort event were sidelined with bad brakes.
May 26, 2023Technology, Equipment
Using AI to Chat With Your Database
Early adopters are using artificial intelligence to have daily conversations with their databases to mine business insights, freeing them up from keyboards forevermore.
May 26, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Why a Down Freight Cycle Is Ideal for Tech Investment
Trucking and logistics firms have seen weak market conditions during the past year as spot freight demand has cooled, truck capacity has loosened and the macroecoÂnomic outlook is uncertain.
May 26, 2023Government, Business, Equipment
Snider Fleet Solutions Relocating to South Carolina
South Carolina officials are welcoming Snider Fleet Solutions’ corporate relocation from a neighboring state in a $6.9 million investment that will create 167 jobs.
May 25, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Veto Expected After Congress Rescinds EPA Emissions Rule
A proposal to roll back federal emission standards associated with heavy-duty commercial vehicles advanced to President Joe Biden, who has vowed to veto the legislation.
May 24, 2023