Having determined that what it calls the “traditional trailer pool model” is “particularly ripe for reinvention,” Uber Freight has launched Powerloop, which will rent trailers to eligible Uber Freight motor carriers.
Both OEMs say remote programming of software takes less than 20 minutes, providing significant time savings when compared with taking trucks out of service to perform needed updates.
Nissan announced U.S. pricing for the 2019 Titan and Titan XD lineups, starting at $30,390 for the Titan S Single Cab 4x2, $32,670 for the Titan XD S Single Cab 4x2 Gas, and $38,270 for the Titan XD S Single Cab 4x2 diesel.
The Machinery Haulers Association will hold its annual Regulatory, Economic & Political Symposium Dec. 6 in Rock Island, Illinois.
Volvo Group stock fell after the Sweden-based truck and engine maker announced it was investigating the potential failure of a critical emissions control component used on engines sold primarily in Europe and North America.
The DAT Freight Index for September shows that despite a slight slump in activity, rates remain high for most trucking segments.
The American Trucking Associations has announced the 34 truck drivers who have been named as finalists for the 2019-2020 term of America's Road Team.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has transitioned to its new leadership for the 2018-2019 term. Lt. Scott Carnegie of the Mississippi Highway Patrol is the new president of the Alliance.