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Equipmentby StaffApril 21, 2021

Apollo Launches Truck Tires in North America

Apollo's North American lineup will include a full range of regional, super-regional, coach/urban and mixed-use applications

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Daimler, PGE Open 'Electric Island' Charging Site

Less than a mile from Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon, a new electric-vehicle charging site opened April 21 aimed at medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 21, 2021

Report: Truckload, LTL Carriers Reduce Roadside Repair Frequency

In fourth quarter 2020, truckload carriers logged 14% more miles between breakdowns compared with Q3, according to TMC/FleetNet America’s latest Vertical Benchmarking Program data.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 21, 2021

TMC Releases Augmented Reality Game to Attract New Techs

TMC’s new mobile app, based on the council’s technician skills competition, allows players to diagnose and repair virtual trucks.

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Equipmentby Jim ParkApril 21, 2021

Parts Shortage Hobbles New Truck Deliveries, Worsens Downtime

Fleets struggling with a scarcity of parts needed for routine maintenance and repairs are also having to wait on new truck deliveries while partially completed trucks jam OEM parking lots.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 20, 2021

Truck Tonnage Index Drops for Second Month

Truck tonnage fell in March for the second month in a row, but American Trucking Associations’ chief economist is still calling for a positive outlook.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 20, 2021

Volvo, Mack to Open Electric Vehicle Training Center

To support customers in the western U.S. and Canada, as well as training efforts for electric vehicles, Volvo and Mack Trucks are opening a state-of-the-art training facility in Hayward, California.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 20, 2021

Love’s, Cargill Partner to Expand Renewable Diesel Production

The Heartwell Renewables joint venture will construct a new production plant in Hastings, Nebraska. The plant will have the ability to produce about 80 million gallons annually of renewable diesel.

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 19, 2021

Dorman, Diesel Laptops Release HD Scan Tool Device

The Diesel Decoder plugs into the truck's diagnostics port and transmits detailed information to the user's smartphone.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 19, 2021

Mobile App Allows On-Site Fuel Contamination Testing

The Fuelstat Result mobile app allows users to verify fuel test results and create a report that can be immediately printed or emailed from the user’s phone or tablet.

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