XPO driver wins Indiana driving championship
Old Dominion wins the team title
Heads up: Holiday means possible cargo thefts
Food and beverages are targets
This playlist’ll make you feel all red, white and blue
Fell free to sing along
Independence Day News
On the Fourth of July, many of our readers will still be working hard, so we have filled our newsletter with some of the most popular online articles from the past few months.
Pilot Program to Allow Under-21 Veterans to Drive Trucks in Interstate Commerce
The U.S. DOT plans to launch a pilot program that would allow 18-20 year olds who have the military equivalent of a commercial driver’s license to operate large trucks in interstate commerce. The results could play a vital role in lowering the age of e…
Battery Powered HVAC Available for New Cascadia Models
A battery powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models.
Battery Powered HVAC Available for New Cascadia Models
A battery powered HVAC system is now available as a factory-installed option for new Freightliner Cascadia truck models.
Medium Duty Orders Rise in June, Class 8 Above 40K
Preliminary orders of classes 4-8 trucks increased in June with class 8 trucks crossing the 40,000-unit level for the fourth time in six months and medium-duty orders increasing to 26,400 units in a month that’s typically weak for classes 5-7 vehicles,…
The Lowly Fifth Wheel Receives a Technology Boost
Even the fifth wheel, the most basic of trucking components, is finally getting a technological update to make them safer and easier to use.
Cummins Acquires Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Provider
Cummins has acquired Efficient Drivetrains Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company known for producing hybrid and electric power solutions for the commercial market.