BorgWarner Expands Distribution of Thermal Management Products
BorgWarner announced that its commercial vehicle thermal management technologies will be available through the independent aftermarket distribution network by those currently distributing Delco Remy Genuine Products in the United States and Canada.
Refuse Fleet Depends on Aluminum Trailers
A variety of trailers serve a growing Georgia business, but the light weight and strength of aluminum trailers allow for higher payloads for the refuse hauler.
New trucker-focused clinic network aims to bring easy care to drivers
Truck drivers and fleets looking for low-cost medical service on the road have a new option in UrgentCareTravel, a growing network of clinics based in certain Pilot Flying J locations off of major highways. In addition to offering basic clinical service to drivers themselves, the company also can provide basic care to drivers’ family members, too.
Owner-operators rail against hours-of-service rule in House hearing on federal regulations
The House Committee on Small Business heard Wednesday from owner-operators and small business truckers about federal regulations, specifically the ELD mandate and hours of service, and their impact on small trucking businesses.
MyRiteLoad shipper-carrier freight platform ‘reboots’
MyRiteLoad hopes to fulfill the promise of what has been called the “elusive holy grail” of load matching, providing load-board-like spot market connections for independents and small to direct shippers rather than brokers.
More Canadian fleets order Tesla Semis
New electric truck finding a following in various applications
Lockheed Martin Tests Autonomous System for Military Convoys
Lockheed Martin’s Autonomous Mobility Applique System has logged more than 55,000 miles in testing, during the U.S. Army’s Extended Warfighter Experiment at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Fort Bliss, Texas.
Freightliner Aims to Stay on Top in Mexico
Freightliner is maintaining an impressive 39% share of the Mexican commercial truck market as 2017 draws to a close— and is looking to build on that standing in 2018.
Western Star 5700XE Delivers Tree to Mich. State Capital
The 2018 Western Star 5700XE, which was showcased at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in September, traveled from Atlanta to Stephenson, Mich., so a 61-foot white spruce Christmas Tree could be loaded onto a flatbed trailer and delivered to the Michigan state capital.
Electric, Hybrid Trucks to Exceed 1.6 Million Units by 2027
The overall medium- and heavy-duty truck market is projected to continue its reliance on conventional diesel powertrain for the next decade, but hybrid and electric powertrains populations will increase, with volumes expected to grow from about 125,500 to 1.66 million from 2017 to 2027.