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Driversby Avery Vise, FTRApril 9, 2021

Will Drug Clearinghouse be a New Annual Stress on Driver Capacity?

What happens to the driver workforce when most motor carriers wait until the end of the year to do their required annual Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries?

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 8, 2021

Hyliion Forms Council to Advance Electric Powertrain

The Hypertruck Innovation Council will collaborate closely with Hyliion to provide insights in the development of the Hypertruck electric powertrain for Class 8 commercial trucks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 8, 2021

New Resource for Vehicle Transport Carriers

United Road launched a sister company, National Vehicle Transporters Alliance, to serve as a business resource for United Road and Team DriveAway’s independent carriers.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 8, 2021

Nikola Partners with RIG360 on Class 8 Sales, Service

Nikola and RIG360 expect to finalize distribution plans and agreements in the coming months in order to fully support customers in the sale and service of the Nikola Tre BEV.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 8, 2021

Embark Pursues OEM Integration of Autonomous Tech, Rolls out Carrier Program

Embark is taking steps to commercialize its autonomous truck technology, making it easier for truck makers to integrate the system and setting up a development program with major trucking fleets.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 7, 2021

Peterbilt Unveils New Medium Duty Models

Peterbilt unveiled its new Model 537 and Model 548 trucks, designed for the Class 7 and 8 segment, and Model 535 and Model 536 trucks, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL lease and rental markets.

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Productsby StaffApril 6, 2021

Bendix Driver Assistance System Now Standard on International LT, RH

Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance system with enhanced features is now standard safety equipment on the International Trucks LT and RH Series, and an option on the MV, HV and HX Series trucks.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffApril 6, 2021

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

Operation Safe Driver Week, in which law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for risky driving behaviors in or around commercial vehicles, will take place July 11-17.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 6, 2021

Daimler Opens Orders for Freightliner eCascadia, eM2

With the order book open, Freightliner and DTNA are preparing to start production of the electric Class 8 eCascadia and medium-duty eM2 in late 2022.

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NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted’ Covers Collision-Avoidance Systems, Distracted Driving

The National Transportation Safety Board’s top 10 safety recommendations include eliminating speeding-related crashes, requiring collision-avoidance on all vehicles, preventing drug-impaired driving and eliminating distracted driving.

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