TransCore Reports Record Spot Market Volumes
According to TransCore’s North American Freight Index, spot market freight volume was the highest in the company’s 30-year history for the month of January.
TIMTC, U.S. DOT to Sponsor Policy Issues Webinar Focusing On Truck Wireless Communication Technologies
Trucking industry stakeholders are invited to participate in a free webinar to discuss key policy and institutional challenges that could impact fleet adoption of new wireless communication technologies.
ATA: Independent Review Casts Serious Doubt on HOS Proposal
An independent review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Hours of Service “Regulatory Impact Analysis” has found the Agency wildly overstated the proposal’s benefits.
Noregon Systems Releases a Major Update to JPRO Fleet Diagnostics
Noregon Systems continues to improve and deliver the PC-based diagnostic tool of choice for technicians working on today’s complex vehicles.
ARB Announces Second Year of Grants for Hybrid Trucks and Buses
Air Resources Board has initiated a second year of grants totaling $19 million for hybrid vehicle technology. The Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program will provide vouchers to help California fleets purchase fuel-efficient hybrid trucks.
Peterbilt Offers the MX Engine with the Model 389
Peterbilt Motors Company says the Paccar MX engine is now available on Model 389 trucks.
Lion Technology Hosting HAZMAT Management Workshops in Los Angeles, Oakland
Lion Technology Inc. will be hosting a two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop in Los Angeles on March 10-11 and in Oakland on March 14-15.
New Pig Introduces Smaller Pig Mat Rolls
New Pig Corporation has introduced two highly absorbent PIG Mat rolls for soaking up drips, spills and spatters that happen anywhere in the shop.
Toyota develops high discharge capacity Li-O2/CO2 battery
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Discharge curves of Li-O2/CO2 batteries with varying ratios of CO2
Back in December of 2010, Toyota unveiled a prototype four-layer solid-state battery. The Japanese automaker touted the…
Daimler introduces exclusive truck brand for Indian market: BharatBenz
Daimler, the largest manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks above 6 tonnes, unveiled its exclusive new brand of trucks for the Indian market. The brand, BharatBenz, will offer Indian customers an entire range of trucks from 6 to 49 tons across v…