Spot market: Rates rose in first week of quarter as ELD penalty phase began
In years past, there’s typically been something of a freight lull after the end of the first quarter, as that urgency to get freight pushed out the door before month’s end falls off. That wasn’t the case for the week ending April 7. National average sp…
Volvo unveils first all-electric truck
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks has revealed its first all-electric truck for commercial use. The Volvo FL Electric was designed for urban distribution and refuse operations among other applications. It has a gross vehicle weight of 16 tonnes a…
ZED Connect opens U.S. headquarters
CALABASAS, Calif. – Cummins subsidiary ZED Connect today announced the opening of its headquarters in Calabasas, Calif. The facility is located at 23975 Park Sorrento, Suite 100. The new operations will house the company’s executive staff, as well as r…
Nikola names new v.p. of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Nikola Motors has hired Jesse Schneider as vice-president of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Schneider is a hydrogen and fuel cell expert and automotive industry veteran who spent most of his career working for BMW…
BCTA’s Spring Dinner
What’s Wrecking Your Tires?
Since tires rarely self-destruct, there is always a smoking gun, and it’s in your best interest to find it. You do that through failure analysis.
Vinyl Graphics Add Charity Awareness – and Revenue
An Ohio fleet is using vinyl graphics to increase company visibility and raise awareness for charities.
The Truck Tire Trade War
Low cost Chinese tires and other changes to the commercial tire market are forcing top-Tier OEMs and dealers to rethink the services they offer fleets today.
The Truck Tire Trade War
Low cost Chinese tires and other changes to the commercial tire market are forcing top-Tier OEMs and dealers to rethink the services they offer fleets today.
GlobalTranz CFO Wins Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
Renee Krug, chief financial officer of GlobalTranz, has been announced as the winner of the fourth annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award by the Women In Trucking Association.