More Miles Means More Maintenance Costs for North American Fleets
The need to keep older trucks on the road is driving up maintenance costs, according to a study by the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv.
The need to keep older trucks on the road is driving up maintenance costs, according to a study by the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv.
Carriers that use decking beams to extend trailer capacity know they are effective, but they can be awkward and time-consuming to manage. Doleco has a solution.
American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear took several policy victory laps at the 2022 TMC Annual Meeting but warned that trucking faces “extraordinary” times ahead.
EPA's proposal would reduce heavy-duty engine emissions during a broader range of operating conditions that span nearly all in-use operations, such as low-load and idling.
An autogas hybrid Big Cedar shuttle van will be displayed in the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) booth.
Mitchell 1 showcased what it termed “next-generation” electrical diagnostics software and time management tools for truck servicing that “enable technicians to work smarter and more efficiently” on March 6 at the TMC annual meeting in Orlando.
Why electric terminal tractors may be the perfect way for fleets to test and become familiar with battery-electric technology in commercial vehicles.
A truck driver who saved the lives of motorists trapped in a burning vehicle was named the 2020-2021 Goodyear Highway Hero.
SAF-Holland is in the market and product development phases of its trailer electric axles for North American applications, especially for fleets with fully electric reefer units.
Phillips Connect made several announcements to help fleets and drivers benefit from smarter trailers, including new smart nosebox gateways, backup cameras, and a partnership with Utility to launch the Utility Connect trailer telematics system.
East said its new Horizon trailer was designed with the needs of aggregate, sand, and gravel haulers, as well as haulers of agriculture loads, in mind.
While a great deal of electrification effort is being spent on vehicle propulsion, ConMet eMobility has identified other opportunities for innovation, starting with zero-emission refrigerated trailers.
Trucker Path used more than a million in-app ratings, reviews and driver feedback to determine the top chain and independent truck stops.
What does pickup truck electrification mean for the decarbonization of the ground transportation industry? Recent findings from a Ford academic analysis compared the climate results of electric vehicles with ICE ones.
OEMs are not confident that the supply chain will improve in the short term, so they are controlling the number of official Class 8 truck orders very carefully, keeping backlogs at a manageable level.
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