TetherTech Develops Wheel-Separation Prevention Device
The TetherTech Safety system consists of a length of cable sized for the axle tube, two end caps and hardware. The caps bolt to the cable and to the hub, preventing a wheel separation from occurring.
Hope Expressed for Surface Transportation Reauthorization Passage
Five key members of Congress remain hopeful that new surface transportation reauthorization legislation can be passed before the current law expires in September.
Einride is Hiring its First Autonomous Truck Operators
Einride, a Swedish technology company that designs, develops and sells driverless electrified trucks and logistical solutions, has announced it will be hiring the first autonomous and remote truck operator for its Tpod logistics system.
FCCC to Produce Proterra-Powered All-Electric Truck Chassis
FCCC said the MT50e will use a Proterra high-performance battery system. Factory-installed, the fully integrated electric power system provides 226 kWh of energy capacity in all-electric, zero-emission drive package.
Small spot market improvements occurring at typical seasonal rates low point
Seasonally, we’re in the month that is usually the low point for spot rates during the year. The national average van rate in February is the lowest since May 2019, when it was also $1.79 a mile. However, the line-haul average rate (minus a calculated …
Don’t risk personal safety to avoid snow/ice removal fines
With winter storms having already started in parts of the country and soon to come in others, how do you safely remove snow and ice from the roof of a trailer? Several states have laws requiring it.
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Shell Rotella SuperRigs Comes to Texas
The 38th Annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs event will set up shop at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, June 4 to 6, as part of an IndyCar Series and NASCAR Truck Series weekend.
Volvo Trucks Rolls Out New Global Truck Lineup
Sweden’s Volvo Trucks announced on Feb. 27 the launch of four new heavy-duty cabover truck models, aimed at different segments of European and other global markets, albeit not including North America.
Connectivity Comes Online at TMC
It’s usually not by design, but trade shows usually have an unofficial theme that can provide clues as to where a particular industry is heading. At the TMC Annual Meeting, HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts thinks connectivity was the most dominant topic …
News roundup, Feb. 27: TQL data breach potentially exposed carriers’ bank account numbers
A data breach of TQL’s IT systems could have exposed tax ID and bank account numbers of a number of carriers in the company’s system. An empty tractor-trailer ban is in place in the New York State Thruway (I-90) due to a winter storm. Love’s opened a n…