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Equipmentby StaffNovember 2, 2023

Aurora, With New Autonomous-Truck Terminal, On Track for Commercial Launch

Aurora Innovation said it’s still on schedule for the commercial launch of its autonomous-truck program at the end of 2024 and has opened a commercial-ready terminal in Houston to support its trucks.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseNovember 2, 2023

Continental Adds 19.5-Inch Tires to Gen 5 Line

Continental has launched two 19.5-inch tires for Class 4 and 5 vehicles that can be equipped at the plant with intelligent sensors.

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Mack, UAW Still Not in Agreement

Even as the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers appears to be resolved, the union has still not come to an agreement with Mack Trucks on the terms of a new five-year bargaining agreement.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2023

UPS Battles to Overcome EV Infrastructure Issues in California

The UPS distribution center in Compton, California, has highlighted the unforeseen infrastructure issues that can occur when transitioning a facility to battery-electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

WIT Names Top Companies for Women in Transportation

The Women In Trucking Association has named more than 100 companies to its 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2023

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1.1% in September

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in September after rising 0.2% in August. In September, the index equaled 113.9 (2015 = 100) compared with 115.2 in August.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 31, 2023

What to Know About Trucking in Winter Weather

As winter arrives, what do you need to know to keep your trucks on the road and the freight moving? HDT has assembled a collection of stories that share everything you need to know, from maintenance to driver safety.

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Driversby StaffOctober 31, 2023

Women in Motion, Trucker Path Identify Safe Parking for Women Drivers

As of March 2024, 100 truckstops have joined an effort to help female truck drivers identify safe places to stop and park.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2023

Daimler Truck North America Launches Extended Optimum Used Truck Coverage

Daimler Truck North America has launched customizable, extended coverage for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines that are out of warranty. All work is performed by certified Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit technicians.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2023

Freightliner eM2 Medium-Duty Electric Truck Goes Into Production

Daimler Truck North America has started production of Freightliner eM2 battery-electric medium-duty trucks, using a proprietary, fully integrated electric Detroit ePowertrain.

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