NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier — installed as the 65th chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council on March 5 —  is a fourth-generation trucking industry professional.
March 6, 2024Business, Technology
Schuier Carries on Family Tradition With Trucking Career
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Cox Automotive Says Market Conditions Are Ideal for Fleets
NEW ORLEANS — The commercial vehicle market is expected to grow thanks to a supportive economy as certain technologies are adopted within the heavy-duty market, according to research.
March 6, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment
Mack Adds to MD Electric Sales Push With Off-Grid Charging Unit
NEW ORLEANS — Mack Trucks will introduce an off-grid charging unit that is attached to an MD Electric, the OEM said March 5 at the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual showcase.
March 6, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA
GM Collaborates to Produce Medium-Duty Hydrogen FCEV Trucks
General Motors' hydrogen fuel cell business is working on a $65 million pilot program for hydrogen-based work site products centered around medium-duty, fuel-cell powered trucks.
March 6, 2024Business, Technology, Fuel
Uber Partners With Revel to Expand Charging Network
Uber struck a partnership with EV ride-hailing startup Revel Transit to make charging stations in New York more accessible as it inches toward making all trips zero-emission by 2030.
March 6, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment
Aperia Unveils New Tire Management and Self-Inflator System
NEW ORLEANS — Aperia Technologies introduced a new connected tire monitoring and self-inflation system that can be deployed on both medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as trailers.
March 5, 2024Business, Technology, Logistics
New Target Membership Plan Will Offer Free Same-Day Delivery
Target Corp. is launching a new paid membership program, moving to catch up with rivals whose own subscription plans are well established.
March 5, 2024Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Trucking Leaders, FMCSA Promote Safety Investments
NEW ORLEANS — ATA highlighted fleets’ increasing investments in safety programs while industry regulators outlined a plan to continue promoting adoption of driver-assist technologies.
March 5, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Cummins Details Revamped X15 Engine Lineup
Cummins Inc. executives recently detailed the plans for the company’s updated X15 engine platform, including how the so-called HELM fuel-agnostic architecture got its name.
March 5, 2024Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
TMC-Fullbay Report: Repair Shop Sales, Labor Rates Rise
NEW ORLEANS — Heavy-duty repair shops continued to grow their sales last year as labor rates climbed, according to a report from TMC and Fullbay, a provider of repair shop management software.
March 5, 2024