As a way to educate truckers, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a video on the challenges and best practices associated with navigating Interstate 70’s mountainous terrain.
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Year in Review: COVID-19, Infrastructure, Regulations Dominate 2020
The memory of 2020 will be forever linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 18, 2020Year in Review: Trucking Emerges Strong After Challenging 2020
Trucking emerged from one of the most challenging years on record strong and battle-tested, as robust freight demand propelled by soaring demand for consumer goods amid the coronavirus pandemic boosted spot rates and lifted financial results for many publicly traded fleets.
December 18, 2020EV Startup Canoo Fast-Tracks Launch of Commercial Delivery Van
Electric vehicle startup Canoo Holdings Ltd. is talking up the commercial vehicle sales part of a business model that has attracted more attention for its planned consumer-subscription service.
December 17, 2020Volkswagen Loses Top EU Court Case in Diesel Scandal
The European Union’s top court ruled that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on emission tests and cannot argue it was merely protecting car engines.
December 17, 2020New Toyota Fuel Cell System Close to Being Available to Class 8 Makers
Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a second-generation fuel cell system that is nearing the point when it could be offered to heavy-duty truck builders looking to build hydrogen-powered tractors.
December 14, 2020DTNA Says Portland Plant Will Be First to Achieve Carbon-Neutral Production
Daimler Trucks North America announced its truck manufacturing plant in Portland, Ore., will be the first to achieve carbon-neutral production in the global Daimler Trucks network — meeting green production this year.
December 14, 2020VTNA Unveils Plan for Launch of VNR Electric Sales
Volvo Trucks North America announced a far-reaching plan for the launch of its heavy-duty VNR Electric model.
December 3, 2020High Freight Demand Provides Momentum for Trucking Industry
Economic indicators suggest the trucking industry could be poised for growth in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic caused a topsy-turvy year in 2020 marked by unpredictable demand and continued uncertainty in the driver pool.
November 24, 2020Strehl Announces Acquisition of Rocketail
Strehl purchased the assets of the semi-trailer tail-end drag reduction systems maker Rocketail, the company announced Nov. 23.
November 24, 2020