Bulldog Hiway Express CEO Keeps Safety Top of Mind
When it comes to something as important as safety, recognition and appreciation can go a long way to reaching your ultimate goal according to Phil Byrd, CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express and head of the Daseke Leadership Council.
POLL: Will the revised hours of service affect rates come September?
Some watchers see the flexibility-enhancing portions of the hours of service revisions, currently set to implement September 29, as in general increasing over-the-road capacity without adding a single truck — do you think implementation will ultimatel…
Midyear reset: Get off the treadmill, consider costs, balance sheet
Gary Buchs on tracking long-term business health for owner-operators: “Many people rely on their credit score as a measurement of financial health, but you need a much bigger picture to make wise decisions,” particularly crucial in 2020’s topsy-turvy c…
Auburn University to Build Autonomous Research Facility
Researchers at Auburn University’s GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB) will no longer have to prep autonomous vehicles outside with the addition of its new autonomous vehicle research facility at Auburn’s National Center for Asphalt Technology…
Lordstown Releases Endurance EV Pickup Interior Rendering
The “production intent” rendering reveals the design and prototyping of the new EV truck done in partnership with Hydra Design Labs.
Navistar, TuSimple Partner to Bring Self-driving Trucks to Market by 2024
A collaboration between Navistar and TuSimple will accelerate testing and proving of technology capable of running commercial trucks at full driverless Level 4 operation by 2024.
Premier Manufacturing’s Pintle Hitch Closes Automatically
Premier Manufacturing’s Saf-T-Latch pintle hitch will close automatically if a driver forgets to do the job manually.
Fontaine Magnitude 60LCC Boasts Versatility
Fontaine Heavy-Haul recently introduced the Fontaine Magnitude 60LCC, a new trailer that hauls 60-ton loads in 13 feet with 4 axles close coupled.
Coyote Offers Optimized Routing for Carriers
Global third-party logistics provider Coyote Logistics has expanded its Dynamic Route Optimization program, which aims to reduce uncertainty for carriers by providing optimized weekly routing plans.
Two more truck shows make changes because of COVID-19
Brockway show closed to the public