Conway Beam Truck Group Invests $16.2 Million in Expansion
Conway Beam Truck Group, a 70-year Mack Trucks dealer as well as dealer of Volvo Trucks, has invested $16.2 million to open a new dealership near Buffalo in West Seneca, New York.
TuSimple Advisory Board to Offer Fleet, Regulatory Input
Leaders from Schneider, Werner, U.S. Xpress, Canadian National, and VectoIQ, as well as former U.S. congressmen, join the new advisory board of autonomous-truck technology company TuSimple.
Paccar Makes Major Move into Global Autonomous Truck Market
Paccar announced a global alliance with autonomous truck technology start-up Aurora to develop, test and commercialize autonomous Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.
A Battery That Charges As Fast As Filling A Gas Tank
The electric-vehicle battery takes only five minutes to charge and could boost the appeal of EVs to drivers skeptical about range and charging times.
Trump Pardons Levandowski, Who Stole Self-Driving Truck Trade Secrets
The self-driving truck entrepreneur who committed what one judge called the “biggest trade secret crime I have ever seen” will avoid his 18-month prison sentence thanks to a last-minute pardon from President Trump.
Artur Express Inc. offers new pay, leasing programs
One for company drivers, one for o-o’s
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Pilot, RTS Financial Launch Factoring Partnership
Pilot Company and RTS Financial announced a partnership to provide customized funding, fuel, maintenance and tire services for fleets.
J.J. Keller Creates Driver Applicant Management Service
J.J. Keller said its new Driver Applicant Management service makes it faster and easier for fleets to hire and qualify commercial drivers.
Truck Tonnage Has Largest Monthly Gain since June
Truck tonnage ended 2020 on high note, according to American Trucking Associations, as its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November.
Trucker’s paramedic training helpful at crash/fire scene
Hirschbach driver honored
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