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Equipmentby Vesna BrajkovicApril 5, 2021

Class 8 Production Dampened by Component Shortages

While significantly more trucks are needed to handle freight growth, truck production continues to be limited by shortages of semiconductors and various other components, FTR reports.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 1, 2021

Isuzu Completes Acquisition of UD Trucks

Isuzu Motors has completed the transaction to acquire Japan-based UD Trucks from the Volvo Group for approximately $2.2 billion.

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Driversby StaffApril 1, 2021

Pilot to Provide COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive to Frontline Workers

Pilot will offer a $75 incentive to its drivers and other employees who choose to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Fleet Managementby Vesna BrajkovicApril 1, 2021

Biden Infrastructure Plan Calls For $300B For EVs, Roads, Bridges

Of Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would be for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure and $115 billion for repairing highways and bridges.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 31, 2021

Great Dane Adds GPS-Only Telematics For Pre-Owned Trailers

FleetPulseGO functionality increases significantly when installed on Great Dane trailers since the FleetPulse platform is leveraged to deliver OEM-specific information.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMarch 31, 2021

NACFE Names 13 Fleets for Run on Less Electric

Thirteen fleets operating medium and heavy duty trucks will participate in North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI's Run on Less – Electric technology demonstration in September.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 31, 2021

MCE Offers Tech to Eliminate Idling on HD Trucks

Mission Critical Electronics partnered with ZeroRPM to offer a system which automatically shuts down the engine while in park and utilizes batteries to power onboard electronics and HVAC systems.

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Productsby StaffMarch 30, 2021

Kinedyne Adds Decking System Design to Increase Trailer Space

Kinedyne’s new extended clearance head design for the K2 Kaptive Beam decking system moves logistic beams 2.46 inches higher in the trailer, providing more clearance for forklifts and freight.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 30, 2021

Volvo, Aurora to Develop On-Highway Autonomous Trucks

Volvo and Aurora signed a deal to work together on developing on-highway autonomous trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Vesna BrajkovicMarch 30, 2021

Could VMT Tax Help Fund the $3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan?

Revenue options are being considered to help fund President Biden's infrastructure plan. One idea that has been floated is a vehicle miles traveled tax to raise revenue for the shrinking Highway Trust Fund.

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