POLL: What’s your view of increasing vote-by-mail/other early-vote options for the 2020 election?
With the President crying out against expanding vote-by-mail options and some states having long since proven at least its its efficacy/feasibility in past elections, what’s your view of expansion of mail-in-voting efforts as well as potentially expand…
Used equipment marketplace adds depth, speed for buyers
Equipment Experts, a used equipment marketplace, offers buyers comprehensive data from many sellers and additional information useful in shopping. It covers trucking, construction, agriculture and forestry.
Peterbilt Model 220EV: The Order Banks Are Open
The Model 220EV is Peterbilt’s first electric configuration for medium-duty applications. Customer deliveries expected to start by the end of 2020.
Stoughton Celebrates Milestone with UPS
Stoughton Trailers recently built its 50,000th dry van trailer for UPS in mid-August at its Stoughton, Wisconsin facility.
SAF-Holland Supplies Rear Air Suspensions for VW Electric Truck
SAF-Holland recently announced it has been selected to supply the rear drive air suspensions for the new VW Electric Truck in Brazil.
ECONOMIC WATCH: Truck tonnage dips in July
ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. for-hire truck tonnage dropped 5.1% in July, after a 8.9% surge in June, according to the latest data from the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “After a very strong June, for-hire contract freight tonnage, which dominates ATA…
Peterson Shines a Light on Drivers
Peterson Manufacturing is sponsoring the upcoming 2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) with a new campaign that focuses on the crucial role drivers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 15 most intense states when it comes brakes, maintenance enforcement
Texas, Virginia, North Dakota … even with the slow priority drift toward an emphasis on traffic enforcement, data shows these states and others keying on brakes issues and vehicle violations. More insight on where to expect enforcement during Brake S…
Omnitracs, OTA create Mike Ham Scholarship
TORONTO, Ont. — Omnitracs and the OTA Education Foundation have established a scholarship to honor the life and legacy of Michael Ham, who passed away in March. Ham worked in the trucking industry for nearly 30 years, and had served as a vice-pre…
Xos Trucks Raises $20 Million, Partners with Tier 1 Supplier, Hires C-Suite
Investors include Proeza Ventures, a mobility-focused VC firm backed by Tier 1 supplier Metalsa’s holding company, and BUILD Capital Group. Rob Ferber, employee number one and former science director at Tesla, hired as CTO.