Golden, Colo., residents could see the unwrapping of a new package delivery system right in the middle of this year’s holiday gift-giving frenzy, with UPS Inc. drivers swapping out their trademark brown trucks for golf carts with trailers.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
ATA President Chris Spear Critical of Trucking Omission in Autonomous-Vehicle Bills
Legislation before Congress that would establish a regulatory landscape for autonomous cars while not addressing trucks does not reflect the realities of the driving landscape and will fall short on safety, the president of American Trucking Associations said Dec. 6.
December 6, 2017California Bill in the Works to Banish Gasoline Cars by 2040
A California lawmaker wants to put the state alongside China, France and the U.K. and have its legislature consider a ban on vehicles powered by fossil fuels.
December 6, 2017Paccar Declares Extra Cash Dividend
Paccar Inc. declared an extra cash dividend of $1.20 per share, payable Jan. 4 to stockholders of record at the close of business Dec. 14.
December 6, 2017Mack Aims to Gain Market Share in the West
Mack Trucks is working to rebuild its Western presence and grow its Class 8 market share in the region with its latest models.Â
December 6, 2017Troubled ZF Friedrichshafen Appoints New Chairman; CEO Steps Down
German automotive and commercial vehicle supplier ZF Friedrichshafen AG announced Dec. 7 ZF CEO Stefan Sommer will step down immediately. Until a successor is appointed, deputy CEO Konstantin Sauer will assume the role of CEO on an interim basis.
December 7, 2017ExxonMobil Launches New Synthetic Engine Oils to Meet Expected Growth
ExxonMobil introduced three Mobil Delvac 1 synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oils for use in on-highway and off-highway applications, with the expectation that the oils’ promised improvements in fuel efficiency and maintenance will spur greater industry adoption.
December 6, 2017Top Driver Complaints: Rude Staff, Pay, Intrusive In-Cab Technology, Analysts Say
Fleet drivers have issues with their carrier’s staff, the company’s approach to equipment and maintenance, technology in their cabs and feel that they have little control over their work, according to WorkHound, the Chattanooga, Tenn.-based provider of a smartphone-based system that allows truck drivers to anonymously discuss concerns they have with their employers.
December 6, 2017Did Uber Hide Evidence? Judge in Self-Driving Trade Secrets Case Wants an Answer
A U.S. district judge wants to determine why Uber failed to turn over some explosive evidence as it battled a lawsuit alleging it stole self-driving car secrets.
December 6, 2017UPS Switching to Three-Wheel Deliveries in Florida Town
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., will soon become the first city in the state to use electric tricycles to deliver packages to businesses and homes, according to UPS Inc. and city officials.
December 5, 2017