Kenworth is Developing a Hydrogen Fuel Cell T680
Kenworth has announced that it is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell version of the T680 day cab for drayage tractor operation at Southern California ports.
Ryder to Distribute, Service Workhorse Trucks
Ryder System has formed a 10-year strategic partnership with Workhorse Group that makes Ryder the primary distributor and provider of service and support for Workhorse light- and medium-duty range-extended electric vehicles in North America, Ryder has announced.
Trucking HR Canada to host gala for Top Fleet Employers
TORONTO, Ont. –Trucking HR Canada is set to host a gala to honor the winners of its 4th annual Top Fleet Employers program. The event is set for Oct. 12 at Toronto’s Palais Royale. Ticket sales for the event are now open…
Cooper Tire adds load range to RM180+ steer tire
FINDLAY, Ohio – Cooper Tire and Rubber Company announced recently it has added a new load range to its Roadmaster RM180+(EM) SmartWay-verified steer tire line to accommodate increasingly heavier steer axles. The RM180+(EM) is now available in load range H for…
Some things never change
The trucking industry is always changing, and the real leaders in this industry are the ones who can be innovative, adaptable, educated, and focused while guiding their people through change at the same time. Today, new technology—specifically automation and the…
Artificial intelligence will change trucking forever
With or without driverless trucks
Conditions for shippers mostly unchanged in February: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Conditions for shippers were mostly unchanged in February, according to the latest Shippers Conditions Index from FTR. The industry forecaster says the current reading reflects a “somewhat benign environment” ahead of expected capacity tightening. February’s reading of…
UAP adds to heavy vehicle parts network
ST-AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Que. – UAP’s heavy vehicle parts division has continued its steady growth, with the acquisition of Belcher Pieces de Machinerie. Belcher provides heavy machinery parts for the construction, mining, agriculture, and forestry industries. “We are very pleased to welcome…
Trump Comments on Fuel Taxes for Highway Infrastructure
A visit from the trucking community to the White House may have resulted in a comment about fuel taxes by President Trump in an interview that led to widespread reporting that the president would consider raising fuel taxes to help pay for infrastructure. His press secretary later emphasized that the comments did not indicate support for such a strategy.
Two Flatbed Carriers Merge With Daseke
Two open deck specialized transportation companies, The Schilli Companies and Big Freight Systems, have merged with Daseke, which says it’s the largest owner of open deck equipment in North America.