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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 5, 2018

More Allegations Made in Repeal of Proposed Glider Kit Restrictions Under GHG Phase 2

Several members of Congress have asked the inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency to look into allegations that there was improper contact between Volvo Group, the Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association, and the EPA regarding the agency’s regulation of glider kits under its Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 rules.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2018

Embattled Pruitt Resigns Post as EPA Administrator

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has resigned amid accusations of ethics violations while in the position.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2018

TravelCenters of America to Launch TA Express Brand

TravelCenters of America is renewing efforts to grow and expand the company’s franchise network by launching a new brand called TA Express later this summer.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2018

Cummins Acquires Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Provider

Cummins has acquired Efficient Drivetrains Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company known for producing hybrid and electric power solutions for the commercial market.

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ArticlesJuly 2, 2018

Commentary: Are SuperTrucks a Waste of Money?

SuperTrucks have been called a waste of taxpayer money or government-funded marketing. Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood might disagree.

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ArticlesJuly 2, 2018

The Importance of Diesel Quality for Your Business

Even though many fleets think diesel fuel is just diesel fuel, the right fuel formulation and supplier can have an impact on operations.

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Newsby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels Feasible for Tractors, Trailers, Says NACFE

Solar power makes sense for many commercial trucks, and in many applications, an investment in the right equipment can be paid back in roughly three years, says the North American Council for Freight Efficiency in its latest Confidence Report.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 27, 2018

Behind the Wheel of an Electric Peterbilt Model 579

Peterbilt showcased the Paccar Innovation Center in Sunnyvale, California, to demonstrate its continuing efforts to identify, develop and deploy emerging technologies in trucking.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

Penske, NFI to Test Daimler’s Electric Trucks in Regular Operations

Penske Truck Leasing and NFI have agreed to use Daimler Trucks North Americas' pre-production electric trucks, the eCascadia and eM2 106, in real-world operations to help the OEM test and develop the trucks for commercialization.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2018

Eaton Focuses on Electrification with New eMobility Business

To capitalize on the growing vehicle electrification market, Eaton has created a new business unit called eMobility.

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