Fuso celebrates launch of its zero-emissions light-duty truck in New York
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Daimler Trucks’ Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. celebrated the launch of the Fuso eCanter in New York City today, the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck. U.S., European and Japanese customers will receive their eCanter…
FHWA Tests Three-Truck Platoon on Virginia Interstate
The latest series of platoon tests will evaluate Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control technology, which adds vehicle-to-vehicle communications to the adaptive cruise control capability now available in new vehicles and allows trucks to operate more smoothly as a unit, reducing and controlling the gaps between trucks.
More than 20 trucking firms make 2017 Profit 500 list
TORONTO, Ont. — A total of 21 transportation and logistics firms were listed by Canadian Business and Profit’s annual Profit 500 list which ranks Canada’s fastest growing companies. The list ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth. According to Canadian Business, the transport companies…
HDT’s Guide to the New Volvo VNL
The VNL is Volvo Trucks North America’s first all new Class 8 highway tractor in 20 years, building on the company’s established styling cues combined with dynamic, modern features.
Azuga unveils new ELD solution
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Azuga had introduced its new electronic logging device (ELD) solution, Azuga eLogs. With less than 100 days left before the mandate goes into effect, the Azuga eLogs solution provides commercial vehicles with ELD technology that…
Trucking volumes improve for eighth month in a row: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. – According to the latest data released by ACT Research, August’s freight volume reading advanced to 67.0. August’s freight reading represents an almost 10 point jump above July and 4 points above the year-to-date average. “On a seasonally adjusted…
Comdata, AscendTMS Partner to Provide Free TMS to Carriers, Fleets
AscendTMS will be offered to Comdata fleet and carrier customers, at no cost, to fully manage their logistics businesses.
Geotab Launches GO8 LTE Telematics Device
Like its predecessor, the new GO8 also offers advanced GPS technology, G-force monitoring, Geotab IOX expandability, engine and battery health assessments, and in-vehicle audible driver coaching, according to Geotab.
Mack Updates Interiors on Pinnacle, Granite
Mack Trucks has updated its Granite and Pinnacle models with new, more driver-focused interiors aimed at attracting and retaining drivers, the company announced during the Mack Global Dealer Summit in Allentown, Penn.
Winners crowned in Navistar Technician Rodeo
LISLE, Ill. –Winners were crowned recently at this year’s Navistar Technician Rodeo, which features the company’s best commercial truck and bus technicians going head-to-head. Nathan Reed of RWC International in Arizona took home the “Top Service Technician” Award for…