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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2019

TuSimple Self-Driving Trucks to Test Hauling Mail for USPS

The United States Postal Service has awarded self-driving truck technology developer TuSimple with a contract to perform five round trips hauling USPS trailers as part of a two-week pilot program.

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ProductsMay 20, 2019

Wabco Made Standard Automatic Slack Adjuster Supplier for Stoughton Trailers

Wabco Holdings has been selected by Stoughton Trailers to be the standard supplier of automatic slack adjusters for its trailers.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 17, 2019

Getting the Most Out of Cruise Control

While an experienced driver with a light foot may still be the best way to maximize fuel economy, with the advent of predictive cruise control, you'd be hard-pressed to beat its efficiency in everyday driving.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

Cummins Invests in Electrified Business with Larger Presence in Indiana

Cummins announced that Columbus will be the primary North American manufacturing center and corporate hub for the Electrified Power Business.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

More Details Emerge on New Autocar Conventional Truck

Autocar has announced more details about its first new conventional truck in more than 30 years – including answering HDT's question on whether it will be available beyond the refuse market.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Heavy Haulers Win SC&RA Hauling Job of the Year Awards

The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association announced the three winners of its 2019 Hauling Job of the Year Awards for demonstrating exceptional organization, skill and commitment to safety while meeting the industry’s most complicated challenges.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Einride Autonomous Truck Begins Daily Freight Deliveries in Sweden

Einride said its T-Pod autonomous vehicle weighs 26 metric tons (28.6 U.S. tons) when loaded and does not have a driver cabin, which it estimates reduces road freight operating costs by around 60% versus a diesel truck with a driver.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 16, 2019

Jeff Sass: Electric Trucks, Connectivity Are In, Platooning and Autonomous Trucks Are Out

Trucking shouldn't waste time on pipe-dreams like platooning and autonomous trucks and instead focus on improving logistics and making the trade appeal to young people, said Hendrickson's Jeff Sass while speaking at the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange in Phoenix.

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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Englander to Add 100 Peterbilt Model 579s to Fleet

Englander Transportation is adding 100 new Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft tractors to its fleet over the next 12 months.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 14, 2019

Don’t Overlook Trailer Anchor Points When Securing Open-Deck Freight

Open-deck trailers are actually part of a cargo securement system, so anchor points and permanent tie-down assemblies need to be inspected.

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