The journey to crown this year’s top truck driver is officially underway. Elite truckers passionate about safety are focusing their talents at their state truck driving championships for a chance to qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships.
April 16, 2018Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Capitol Agenda for the Week of April 16: Road to NTDC
Business, Equipment
VW Truck Division Signals Possible Takeover of Navistar
Volkswagen AG’s heavy-vehicle division is open to a takeover of U.S. affiliate Navistar International Corp. as the German company seeks scale to compete with global leaders Daimler AG and Volvo AB.
April 16, 2018Business, Equipment
March Trailer Orders Total 29,500
U.S. trailer orders for March jumped 36% to top 29,000 as demand roared on and manufacturers began to grapple with the surging costs of key materials.
April 13, 2018Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Chao Stresses Continued Outreach to Ag Haulers on ELD, HOS Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will continue to meet with and host briefings geared toward livestock haulers who are discontent with the electronic logging device rule, according to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
April 12, 2018Government, Business, Equipment
DTNA to Recall More Than 7,000 Western Star Trucks
Daimler Trucks North America will conduct a voluntary safety recall on up to 7,128 Western Star trucks over wiring issues that could increase the risk of fire.
April 12, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Volvo Group Introduces All-Electric, Heavy-Duty Truck for European Market
Volvo Trucks on April 12 introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use, with sales and production of its FL Electric model to start in Europe in 2019.
April 12, 2018Business, Equipment
Northeast Truck and Trailer Expands Network
Northeast Truck and Trailer opened a facility in Pearl, Miss., its sixth location.
April 12, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Nikola Hires BMW Executive Jesse Schneider to Spearhead Fuel-Cell R&D
Nikola Motor Co. has hired Jesse Schneider as vice president of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies.
April 12, 2018Business, Equipment
Medium-Duty Sales Rise Slightly in March
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in March notched a slight gain as they pushed past the 20,000 level, WardsAuto.com reported.
April 11, 2018Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics
LiveOnWeb Preview: Logistics, Accelerated
Transport Topics Executive Editor Joe Howard previews the April 18 LiveOnWeb program, Logistics Accelerated, which looks at innovation and technology that is shaping the logistics industry.
April 11, 2018