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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 15, 2021

Kenworth Adds Front Air Suspension Option for W990

The Kenworth AG130 front air suspension, rated at 13,200 pounds, is now available as optional equipment on all new W990 models.

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Fleet Managementby StaffJanuary 15, 2021

Vector Unveils Contactless Pickup and Delivery System for Fleets

Vector's new contactless billing system helps fleets expedite supply chain requirements, from issuing a bill of lading, to pickup and delivery, to final billing.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 15, 2021

Audit Finds Shortfalls in National Medical Examiner Registry

The National Registry of Medical Examiners has been plagued with problems since its rollout in 2014, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has done a poor job of oversight, according to a review by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 14, 2021

Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group

Clarience Technologies has acquired Ecco Safety Group, a manufacturer of audible warning equipment and emergency lighting for commercial and emergency vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 14, 2021

Southern California Fleet Turns to Volvo to Electrify Operations

Dependable Highway Express has been piloting two Volvo electric trucks as part of its sustainability efforts and plans to order more.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 14, 2021

Split-Sleeper Pilot Program Would Study 6/4, 5/5 Splits

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a pilot program to evaluate even more flexible sleeper-berth split options in the hours of service rules.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkJanuary 14, 2021

NACFE Electrifies Run on Less

Run on Less 2021 will feature up to 10 Class 3 through 8 electric trucks, drivers, and charging infrastructure systems operating in vehicle-appropriate duty cycles in the United States and Canada.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 13, 2021

Trailer Orders Remained Strong in December

U.S. trailer orders maintained a healthy, four-month long order trend as 2020 closed out.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 13, 2021

2021 Sustainable Fleets Report Looks to Add More Insight on Clean Tech

Gladstein, Neandross & Associates is looking for fleets to contribute to the second edition of its State of Sustainable Fleets report, covering natural gas, propane, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles fleet adoption.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJanuary 13, 2021

Nikola Says Arizona Electric Rate Deal will Accelerate Hydrogen Production

Nikola said it has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company that will accelerate the development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. 

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