Volvo Blends Tech and Tough in New VNX Tractor
Volvo’s new VNX heavy-haul tractor is a perfect example of the trend to blend cutting edge tech with tough. It’s a truck that leverages all of Volvo’s latest technologies with a robust frame, high-horsepower engines, and 125,000 GCWR. Jack Roberts has first impressions.
ELD Rule: Three Paths to Compliance
Three small fleets share their methods to choose and implement electronic logging device (ELD) systems, integrate electronic compliance into their business processes, instruct drivers, and manage enforcement under the new rules.
Kenworth T680 Available with MX-11 and Paccar Automated Transmission
Kenworth has made the T680 available for order with a combination of the Paccar MX-11 engine and the new Paccar Automated Transmission, designed for linehaul and regional haul applications up to 110,000 pounds GVWR.
Jayne Denham’s new record, Jason Lee Wilson, Bill Weaver and more music haps at MATS
A new record, another trailer getting the message out onto the streets, quite actually, for Australian singer-songwriter Jayne Denham down under. Following the “Calamity” record’s March 16 release, she’s performing next week at MATS. Among trucker-song…
Trucking Moves America Forward raised $1M in 2017
TMAF used its fundraising efforts to promote the image of truckers and the trucking industry through billboard campaigns and media campaigns across the country last year.
Kenworth T680s can now be spec’d with MX-11 engine and Paccar automated transmission
Kenworth on Wednesday announced is was making the Paccar Automated Transmission available for order on its T680 equipped with the MX-11 engine.
Volvo introduces new VNX
Volvo product overhaul continues with VNX heavy-hauler
Trucking Moves America Forward Doubled Media Presence Last Year
Trucking Moves America Forward has reached over a hundred million people through a combination of billboards, trailer wraps, industry events, and media appearances, the industry organization recently announced.
Volvo Trucks VNX-Series for Heavy Haul [Photos]
Volvo Trucks’ new VNX series was designed specifically for the needs of heavy-haul trucking operations. Available with up to 605 hp and 2,050 lb.-ft. of torque, the Volvo VNX series is available in daycab, flat-roof regional sleeper, and 70-inch sleeper configurations. Photos: Volvo Trucks
Spot Flatbed Rates Continue Increasing as Vans, Reefers Remain Stable
Flatbed load availability and rates made big gains and the flatbed load-to-truck ratio hit a new record during the week ending March 10, according to DAT Solutions and its network of load boards, while a separate report for last month showed a drop in rates but they remained above year-ago levels.