D13 Turbo Compound Engine Standard in all Volvo VNL 740, 760, 860 Models
Volvo Trucks North America recently enhanced its fuel economy packages for both the Volvo VNL and VNR models by making the D13 turbo compound engine standard.
C.A.T.’s Natural Gas Trucks Get Boost with Hyliion E-axles
C.A.T. Transport is taking a new step in its natural gas propulsion approach, as the company’s first hybrid truck recently hit the road.
Time to honor military veterans in trucking industry
Many of today’s truck drivers came to the industry after having served in the U.S. military. And, as we have in the past, Truckers News wants to salute the men and woman who served in any branch of the military and now are part of the corps of tr…
Test Drive: Western Star 49x [Photos]
Built from the ground up as an all-new vocational truck, the Western Star 49X was built to work in a variety of demanding fleet applications, from construction to logging to oil fields and more.
The Clock is Ticking on Canadian ELD Compliance
Canada refuses to extend its ELD compliance deadline despite not naming a certification body until late October, last minute changes to its ELD technical standard, and the challenges imposed by COVID-19.
Trucking industry group congratulates president-elect Biden
One of trucking’s leading industry trade and advocacy organizations congratulated president-elect Joe Biden and vowed to be “a constructive partner” as the new administration works on the economy and infrastructure issues. American Tr…
New tough fines in NY for trucks hitting low bridges
New York is cracking down once again on commercial vehicles that hit some of the bridges in the state, especially those on many of the parkways in the New York City metropolitan area. To prevent such bridge strikes, the New York State Police, the New Y…
NH troopers’ inspections sideline 22 trucks, 7 drivers
Defective brakes and tires found
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Bimbo Bakeries Orders More Electric Trucks from Motiv
Bimbo Bakeries has renewed its partnership with Motiv Power Systems with a follow-up order of 100 electric walk-in vans after a successful year-long pilot program.
Ross Wilson’s 2018 Peterbilt 389
The rig is equipped with a 72-inch sleeper and sits on a 264-inch wheelbase. It’s powered by a 510-hp Paccar MX-13 with an Eaton-Fuller 13-speed.
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