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Fleet Managementby Steven MartinezNovember 8, 2019

Driver Detention Remains a Balancing Act, Study Finds

Time is money in the trucking business. Yet, with carriers, shippers and brokers agreeing that detention is a problem, solving the issue is a delicate balancing act – with no side willing to take full blame.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 8, 2019

FleetPride Opens Illinois Distribution Center

FleetPride has opened a new 150,000 -square-foot distribution center in Elgin, Ill., replacing its existing facility in nearby Bolingbrook.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 8, 2019

Continental Unveils Predictive Driving Technology

Continental's technology division unveiled three new advanced vehicle control and interface systems at the NACV Show in Atlanta.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Electric Truck Testing Returns Promising Results

Mercedes-Benz has been testing its all-electric eActros commercial trucks in real-world usage for about a year. So far, it has received positive feedback for using the electric vehicles in short range distribution applications.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Weak October Class 8 Truck Orders Signal Subdued 2020

Class 8 truck orders hit a high point for 2019 in October; however, in what is traditionally a great month for truck orders, that performance marked the weakest level since 2016, according to preliminary reports.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkNovember 7, 2019

ConMet eHub Harnesses Kinetic Energy for Electric Vehicles

ConMet says its new eHub can power electric or hybrid vehicles - starting out with an alternative, fuel-saving way to power trailer refrigeration systems.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Truck Dealer Bob Nuss Honored For Commitment to Veterans

Truck dealer Bob Nuss was awarded the 2019 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, recognizing him for his commitment to the employment and professional development of U.S. military veterans.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 6, 2019

New Chevron Engine Oil Reduces DPF Ash by 60%

Chevron says its new heavy-duty diesel engine oil is so effective at reducing DPF soot that exhaust systems could once again become hands-off maintenance items for some long-haul fleets.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Volvo Begins Selling Electric Trucks in Europe

Volvo Trucks has started selling its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks within select markets within Europe, the company announced.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2019

HDT in Search of Innovative Fleet Executives to Honor

Heavy Duty Trucking's editors are once again looking for the industry's most innovative leaders. Whether it's in fuel economy, sustainability, technology, equipment specs, maintenance practices, recruiting and retaining drivers, or other areas, we want to find the fleet executives who are leading the industry with innovative solutions.

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