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Equipmentby StaffJuly 6, 2022

Subdued Class 8 Orders Show Modest Gain

OEMs are working to increase Class 8 truck build rates, however key components remain in short supply and continue to limit production.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 6, 2022

Clarience Technologies Acquires P.S.I.

With the acquisition of Pressure Systems International, Clarience Technologies has added the tire-related technologies gaining widespread adoption as commercial fleets shift toward electric vehicles.

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenJuly 5, 2022

NHTSA Issues New Underride Guard Rules

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has completed a final rule upgrading requirements for rear underride guards and is turning its attention to side underride guards.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 30, 2022

First Drive: BrightDrop’s Zevo 600 [Video]

Heavy Duty Trucking’s sister publication Fleet Forward joins BrightDrop to give a walkaround of the Zevo 600 van.

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Productsby StaffJune 30, 2022

FedEx, FourKites Partner on 'Smart' Supply Chain Platform

The FourKites X platform will help give customers deeper actionable insights, more accurate ETAs, and more intelligent supply chains to reduce supply chain volatility.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJune 30, 2022

California Trucking Braces for AB5: Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal

California’s AB5 law severely restricting the use of independent contractors will soon be enforced against the trucking industry after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the California Trucking Association’s appeal.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 29, 2022

FMCSA Declares Connecticut Carrier 'Imminent Hazard'

A small Connecticut trucking company was ordered to immediately cease operations for “continued widespread noncompliance with federal safety regulations.”

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 29, 2022

Hyzon Names Shawn Yadon Commercial President

Effective July 1, the California Trucking Association’s long-time CEO Shawn Yadon will be responsible for Hyzon's commercialization of the North American market.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 28, 2022

Cummins, Hyliion to Optimize Natural-Gas Engine for Hypertruck ERX

Cummins and Hyliion are joining forces to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hypertruck ERX powertrain, an electric range extender that uses onboard power generation to recharge the batteries.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 28, 2022

J.B. Hunt, Waymo Add Wayfair to Autonomous Trucking Pilot

J.B. Hunt and Waymo will deliver goods to Wayfair via an autonomous Class 8 unit this summer in Texas.

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