Bendix has made its advanced commercial vehicle safety technologies available for the first time through a retrofit upgrade program. The company also announced an updated version of its ADB22X air disc brake.
Uber Freight is planning to begin international operations in Europe, beginning with a launch in The Netherlands.
The American Trucking Associations has long said there’s a severe driver shortage, driven by factors such as demographic changes and an overall tight work force. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association contends there’s really not a shortage – just a shortage of pay and an abundance of poor treatment. Now an article published by the U.S. Department of Labor has provided new fuel for debate.
The new camera system offers self-driving truck fleets day and night operation, which can increase self-driving truck utilization from 50% to over 80%.
Lytx, a provider of video telematics, analytics, productivity, and safety solutions for commercial and public sector fleets, announced that Lauren Concrete will roll out the Lytx Driver Safety Program to its entire fleet.
The trucking industry experienced a setback in its challenge of Rhode Island’s new truck-only tolls, as a federal judge dismissed the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit.
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has unveiled equipment upgrades and new component options and a new mobile app for the SafetyDirect advanced safety system.
Ancra Cargo introduced AutoDeck, an automated integrated decking system, which allows loading dock staff and drivers to automate the height of each beam at the push of a button for customized decking solutions.
Yokohama Tire is helping fleets get more from their tires by introducing two long-lasting, fuel-efficient products – the 712L long-haul, deep-tread drive tire and 114R ultra wide-base regional haul trailer tire.
American Trucking Associations’ seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index showed that tonnage was down compared to the month before, but the decrease was less than expected.
HDNABI North America Brake Industry is a new, privately held North American company which will manufacture air disc brake and axle system packages for heavy-duty vehicles.
The Lion Electric Co. showed off its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Atlanta March 19, saying it will be commercialized this fall.
The National Transportation Institute is again overseeing the Women In Trucking Index and is asking fleets to participate in the confidential survey.
At the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta on March 18, Navistar announced efforts aimed at speeding parts delivery and enabling cellular calibration of engines on certain new trucks.
Truck-Lite announced its second-generation Road Ready trailer telematics system, with improvements based on customer feedback and to allow broader use.
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