Plug Power and Lightning System Partner on Middle-Mile Class 6 Truck
A collaboration between Plug Power and Lightning Systems enables both companies to offer an electric, fuel cell-powered Class 6 truck capable of supporting middle-mile delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers.
Volvo, Mack, Announce Driver Display Activation for Remote Programming
A new telematics service being offered by both Volvo and Mack allows drivers to update software and parameters at any time, from anywhere they have cellular service.
Canada’s truck drivers to require 103.5 hours of training
TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s future truck drivers will need to complete at least 103.5 hours of training to earn a Class 1/A licence — along with another 8.5 hours of training for an air brake endorsement — under standards that…
Financial support for carriers impacted by Co-op Refinery labor dispute
REGINA, Sask. – Independent lease operators impacted by the Regina Co-op Refinery labor dispute will receive special payments from Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL). FCL announced the financial assistance Feb. 19, saying it will provide financial assi…
T.E.A.R.: drivers helping drivers with job’s problems
Three veteran drivers step up
XL Fleet Launches Sales & Installation Partner Network
Fleet electrification solutions now available in nearly 100 upfitter locations throughout North America.
MATS concert features Jayne Denham, Larry Fleet
Concert is in downtown Louisville
‘Over the Road’ podcast debuts today; give it a listen
Co-production of Overdrive, Radiotopia
U.S. trailer net orders plunge 15%
COLUMBUS, Ind. – U.S. trailer net orders dropped 15% in January to 15,000 units, according to ACT Research. And, orders were down 28% year-over-year, it said. “Fleets continued their conservative investment posture in all equipment categories in Januar…
‘Over the Road’ episode 1: The biggest tailgate in trucking
In the debut episode, “Over the Road” visits the 2019 Mid-America Trucking Show, where the subject on everyone’s minds is – what else? – the newly implemented ELD mandate and potential for change in the hours of service. The swift pace of technological…