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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 29, 2019

Daimler Invests in 'Highly Automated' Trucks with New Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks says it's going to have highly automated trucks in production within a decade, and it's launched a new global business unit to help make it happen.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 28, 2019

Fontaine Improves Clearance on Peterbilt 348 with Lowered Roof Modification

Fontaine Modification developed a lowered roof modification for Peterbilt 348 trucks that improves overhead clearance for transporting chassis mounted cranes in areas with low bridges and overpasses.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2019

Former USA Truck Chairman Robert Peiser Dies at 70

USA Truck announced the passing of longtime chairman Robert Peiser, at age 70, who served on the company's board since 2012.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 28, 2019

Bio-based Diesel Fuels Made Greatest Impact on Emissions Reduction

Biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels may not be as clean as other alternative fuel types or powertrains but their widespread adoption reduced emissions more than any other type of fuel in California in 2018.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffMay 28, 2019

TSA Creates Committee to Safeguard Highways and Rails

The TSA has created a new committee of transportation industry representatives in an effort to better safeguard the nation’s supply chain against security risks.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 28, 2019

Report: 3PL Market Moving Downward

The third-party logistics market is volatile and in decline from a cyclical peak, according to a new quarterly report issued by the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

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Equipmentby StaffMay 23, 2019

Hendrickson Sponsors IndyCar Team, Builds Engineering Support Trailer

Hendrickson has become an associate sponsor of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing NTT IndyCar Series program. As part of the deal, Hendrickson also created a purpose-built engineering support trailer that debuts at the Indianapolis 500.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 23, 2019

Ford Unveils Walking Delivery Robot Concept Vehicle

Digit is an experimental, walking delivery robot, designed by Ford and Agility Robotics to work in conjunction with automated delivery vehicles.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenMay 22, 2019

Daimler AG: New Structure Will Make It More Nimble and Flexible

Explaining the need to restructure, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG Manfred Bischoff said that it is necessary to achieve the company’s “ambition to be a leader in the new era of mobility."

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Safety & Complianceby David CullenMay 22, 2019

DOT Aims to Lower Barriers to Autonomous Tech for Trucks and Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are seeking public comment on matters related to rolling out autonomous-driving systems.

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