PMTC names fleet graphics stars
MILTON, Ont. – The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada has announced the winners of the 35th PMTC-3M Vehicle Graphics Design Awards. The announcement was made Thursday, the second day of the virtual PMTC annual conference. The winner in the tractor-t…
Diesel and oil will be around for awhile yet: Energy analyst
TORONTO, Ont. – Energy options for commercial vehicles include everything from diesel to natural gas, hydrogen, and batteries. But James Spencer doesn’t think oil is going away anytime soon. “Oil’s got a few laps yet to run,” Portland Fuel’s managing d…
ECONOMIC WATCH: Trucking conditions remained favorable in July
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – U.S. trucking conditions remained positive through July, as the economic recovery continued and carriers enjoyed strengthening freight rates. FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index read 2.84 in July, down from 11.35 in June but still in po…
Jens Holtinger to lead Volvo’s global truck production team
GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Jens Holtinger has been appointed head of Volvo’s global truck production organization and member of the Volvo executive board. He will replace Jan Ohlsson, who is retiring after a long career, the company said Thursday…
Trucking Conditions Dropped in July, But Stayed Positive
Although FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for July was down approximately 25% from June’s 11.35 reading, trucking conditions continue to remain favorable for carriers as the recovery continues across the country.
Electric Pallet Jack Charging Leads to More Efficient Operations
Pallet jack batteries run out of charge often due to improper battery maintenance; but sometimes they simply expire and need replacement. If the battery life of these pallet jacks could be extended, and their reliability improved, drivers could carry o…
Navistar: Electric Truck Will be First Off the Line of New Facility
Navistar said an electric truck will be the first vehicle off the line at its new San Antonio, Texas, production facility when it opens in the spring of 2022. The news came as part of the company’s third-quarter earnings release.
Praxair and Wallenstein win safety awards
MILTON, Ont. – Praxair Canada and Wallenstein Feed and Supply are the winners of the 2020 Private Fleet Safety Awards, presented by the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) and Aviva Canada. The awards were announced Wednesday at the PMTC annua…
Thank a trooper for that inspection? A tale of two states as Roadcheck begins
What the initial COVID pandemic response by some state agencies — many fewer inspections — might just say about the value of troopers’ presence, inspection and more.
Digging into Autonomous Truck Tech on HDT Talks Trucking Podcast
Two new special-report HDT Talks Trucking podcast episodes dig into the technology behind autonomous trucks.