Swedish mining equipment maker Epiroc AB on Nov. 14 launched a new range, including what it says is the largest battery-powered vehicle for mining below the Earth’s surface: a 42 ton-capacity truck that can haul blasted rock through narrow tunnels.
November 14, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Electric Vehicle Revolution Goes Underground in Sweden With Mine Truck
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 12: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
Robbie Roth of FedEx Freight knows well the bonds that are created by serving in the military and working in the trucking industry.
November 13, 2018Business, Equipment
Phillips Industries Cites 600% Growth in Electrical Harness Unit After Mexican Expansion
Phillips Industries’ electrical harness division, which expanded into Coahuila, Mexico, 10 years ago, has experienced 600% growth since expanding production of electrical harnesses into Mexico in 2008, according to the Santa Fe Springs, Calif., company.
November 13, 2018Business, Equipment
October Trailer Orders Rocket to 55,250
U.S. trailer orders reached the second-highest point ever in October, 55,250 units, on surging demand for dry van and refrigerated units, according to ACT Research Co.
November 13, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Don't Skirt Proper Maintenance on Trailer Aero Devices, Experts Say
Trailer side skirts and various types of air deflectors, which are intended to boost a tractor-trailer’s aerodynamic efficiency, will save motor carriers more fuel with frequent inspections and proper repairs.
November 9, 2018Government, Technology, Equipment
Seeking Alternative Solutions to Salt
A huge swath of the United States lies within the “salt belt,” which is the states that use large amounts of salt during the winter to control snow and ice on roadways. These states primarily are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest portions of the country.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Tire Monitoring and Inflation Systems Can Lead to Fuel Savings, Longer Tire Life
Tire failures remain the No. 1 reason for roadside assistance calls. And most tire-related problems come from underinflation as a result of leaks, punctures or just poor maintenance programs.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment
Preventive Maintenance Helps Stop Rust Due to Road Salt
Winter weather brings one of the trucking industry’s greatest simultaneous friends and foes: road salt. Salt prevents and melts ice, making road surfaces safer for travel, but it also significantly speeds corrosion of a truck.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Tinkering Toward Improved Truck Safety Technology
Advances in technology are happening everyday and trucking is staying on top of the developments, Fran Matso Lysiak writes.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Investigating Thermal Event Causes Is Crucial, Experts Say
No fleet or truck driver wants to experience a thermal event, but if a fire occurs, those in the industry said it is crucial to find out why it happened.
November 9, 2018