As truck makers prepare to test and introduce Class 8 battery-electric and hydrogen-electric trucks in the next 12 to 24 months, one must wonder why only a very small number of truck operators have adopted clean solar technology.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Top 100
Here Comes the Sun
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Top 100
Thwarting Thermal Events
Fires in tractor-trailers, often referred to as thermal events, can result in significant damage to equipment as well as cargo, but despite an ongoing focus on preventing them, the number of incidents doesnt appear to be dropping.
November 9, 2018Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Collision Mitigation Advances
Collision mitigation systems for trucks are becoming increasingly popular as they offer enhanced safety features, register fewer false activations and set the stage for increasing autonomous capabilities.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
The Analytical Dilemma
Does old school detective work still have a part in fleet maintenance programs today? TMC Technical Director Jack Legler gives his answer.
November 9, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Tesla Fills Elon Musks Chairman Role With Board Member Robyn Denholm
Tesla Inc. appointed a director whos been on its board for years to replace Elon Musk as chairman, stirring suspicion as to whether the mercurial CEO will be restrained after costly run-ins with securities regulators.
November 8, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
International Extends Commercial Truck Lineup With Classes 4-5 CV Series
CHICAGO International Truck, a unit of Navistar Inc., launched its International CV Series Nov. 7 by underscoring it is the only Classes 4-5 truck designed, distributed and supported by a manufacturer specializing in commercial vehicles.
November 7, 2018Business, Equipment
Heil Trailer, Polar Tank Trailer Partner With Tankmax
Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer have announced a partnership with Tankmax Inc., a tank trailer dealer headquartered in Pasco, Wash. The move is designed to help the two brands expand a presence in the northwest region.
November 7, 2018Business, Equipment, Perspective
Opinion: Including Auctions in the Asset Management Plan
Owners of fleets or dealers with large inventories of tractors and trailers must have a disciplined approach to turning those assets into cash at the end of their depreciation schedule or inventory life. These assets represent some of the largest investments these parties make, and the equipment depreciates every day. The goal is to maximize return on investment and divest when the time is right.
November 7, 2018Business, Equipment
Rush Debuts Stock Repurchase of Up to $150 Million
Rush Enterprises Inc., the only publicly traded network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, announced a new stock repurchase program of up to $150 million of its shares of common stock.
November 2, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Haldex, Wabash Sign Standard Position Agreement
Haldex and Wabash National Corp. announced an agreement through 2021 for Haldex to be the standard brake adjuster and actuator supplier on the Wabash, Transcraft, Benson, Brenner, Beall, Walker and bulk trailer brands.
November 2, 2018