ZF Unveils its Latest Roadmap to Electric and Automated Trucks and More
German parts maker ZF showed off its vision of the future of trucking and logistics at the company’s Technology Day, unveiling new electric and automated vehicle technologies.
US truck pricing power forecast to last into 2020
US shippers would welcome a break from relentlessly high truck pricing during the dog days of summer this year. But those dogs aren’t barking yet. (Above: A truck travels in New Mexico, United States.) Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
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Behind the Wheel of an Electric Peterbilt Model 579
Peterbilt showcased the Paccar Innovation Center in Sunnyvale, California, to demonstrate its continuing efforts to identify, develop and deploy emerging technologies in trucking.
Driving an electric Peterbilt 579
Everything about the driving experience is different
Canadian Alliance Terminals names new president
RICHMOND, B.C. — William McKinnon has been named the president of Canadian Alliance Terminals (CAT). McKinnon’s record of leadership spans supply chain innovation, security and risk mitigation and the development of direct sales software delivery…
ZF outlines vision for the future
And the future is driverless and electric
Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Paccar has opened an Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, becoming the first truck manufacturer to create a permanent presence there. It has resulted in increased engagement with tech start-ups and created an environment that foster…
Peterbilt anticipates another record-setting year
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Peterbilt anticipates setting records for both market share and truck build this year. Jason Skoog, Paccar vice-president and general manager of Peterbilt, said market conditions remain strong. “Strong order intake in the last half …
Order a Trailer Now and You Might Not Get it Before 2019
May was another solid month for trailer orders but with weaker than projected production and bottlenecks in the supply chain, it may be a while before fleets receive their equipment.
Volvo/FedEx Truck Platooning Demo in Photos
Three Volvo tractors pulling twin trailers using FedEx Specs demonstrated truck platooning in North Carolina on June 27, automatically maintaining 1.5-second following distance. Deborah Lockridge was there and has these photos.