Volvo Trucks Rolls out Online Spec’ing Tool
Volvo Trucks has released a new online configurator tool for building and customizing new Volvo VNR and VNL models.
Great Dane Partners with Decisiv for Service Management Platform
Great Dane announced a strategic partnership with Decisiv, a provider of a service relationship management platform that drives asset performance and utilization for the commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, and industrial markets.
Kalmar Launches Fully Electric Terminal Tractor
Kalmar has produced a fully electric version of its Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor, designed for trailer-handling operations in warehouses, container terminals and other short-distance applications.
Last call for free Truxpo registration
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – This is the final call to pre-register for Truxpo and attend Western Canada’s largest truck transportation event for free. The show runs from May 11-12 in Abbotsford, B.C., and the Tradex Centre and will feature something for…
Credit (or lack thereof) for clean, redux: Overdimensional haulers in inspectors’ crosshairs over visible violations
That seems to have been the recent experience of an owner of a manufactured housing dealer in Washington State who transports units to customers with three mobile home toters, also utilizing some light-duty trucks. “80 percent of the time I’m inspected…
U.S. Xpress plans to sell stock again
Earned $1.55 billion last year
New Rhode Island law bans using cell phones while driving
A new Rhode Island law bans drivers from using hand-held wireless communication devices, like cell phones, while driving. The use of headphones or accessories that cover both ears is also not allowed under the new law, which goes into effect June 1.
Reusable sun visor for side windows
Annoyed by the glare of the setting or rising sun that can’t be blocked by a traditional visor? TuckVisor is a removable and reusable side window sun visor that promises a solution. Shaped to fit all vehicles, it is pressed…
APTA creating trucking career awareness campaign
DIEPPE, N.B. – The Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association (APTA) has hired a transport outreach liaison officer to help it address the labor shortage. “Lately, if you read anything about our industry one topic seems consistent, we are growing, evolvin…
Device Performs Diagnostic Check on Trailers
The Lite-Check Verifier 1010 is a trailer diagnostic and inspection device that analyzes data from all systems on a trailer.