Truck market recovering, but not ‘out of the woods’ yet
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Economic uncertainty continues to keep many truck buyers on the sidelines, but attractive incentives from OEMs are helping to move inventory. Magnus Koeck, vice-president of product strategy and brand management for Volvo Trucks Nort…
As ELD provider list narrows, questions arise over accuracy of DOT registry
As ELD vendors consolidate in the coming months, and a new hours of service rule takes effect in September, can FMCSA ensure the list remains up to date?
Owner-operators, some already forced to switch ELD providers, stare down turbulent e-log market
With an over-supply of devices, observers say the market’s headed for consolidation. That could mean mergers and acquisitions or ELD vendors simply throwing in the towel — leaving truckers forced to switch.
Volvo offering virtual truck walkarounds during pandemic
Restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted Volvo Trucks North America to offer customers the opportunity to participate in live video walkarounds of pilot trucks. Also, the St. Christopher Fund received a $62.5k donation; Love’s a…
Lightning System Launches All-Electric Ford F-550
The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds, ideal for delivery trucks and shuttle buses.
Fire destroys truck in Michigan rest area
A trucker and his dog escaped without injury when the truck they were in was destroyed by fire today. The fire occurred Thursday, July 16 at about 7:45 a.m. in a rest stop in western Michigan. Authorities say they were called to a rest area on Intersta…
Winners named in Walcott Jamboree virtual truck show
Show attracts Australian entry
Jerry Prosser retires from trucking after 6 decades
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a career spanning more than 60 years, Jerry Prosser is finally leaving the trucking industry. Prosser, who turned 84 on July 1, has retired from his role as an engineering consultant at Fontaine Modification, the company s…
Bendix celebrates safety, product quality achievements
HUNTINGTON, Ind. – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is celebrating safety and product quality milestones at its Huntington, Ind., manufacturing facility. The company achieved a perfect safety record in the first half of the year, with zero recordable …
EKA, Transflo Collaborate to Digitize Workflow Between Shippers, Carriers
EKA Solutions, which offers a cloud-based integrated freight management ecosystem platform, has expanded its collaboration with Transflo to implement digital and automated transportation document workflow between shippers and carriers.