New moose bumpers won’t interfere with collision avoidance systems
Magnum Trailer and Equipment has introduced four new moose bumpers for fleet-model trucks, offering an extra level of protection without interfering with collision avoidance systems.
New moose bumpers won’t interfere with collision avoidance systems
Magnum Trailer and Equipment has introduced four new moose bumpers for fleet-model trucks, offering an extra level of protection without interfering with collision avoidance systems.
Nuro driverless delivery vehicle gets DOT exemption
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Nuro will soon deploy its second-generation zero-occupant delivery vehicle in Texas following approval by the government, the U.S. robotics company said Thursday. It said the R2 was granted exemption for an autonomous vehicle by…
Peterbilt adds 400th location
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt is celebrating a milestone – the company has just added its 400th location, with the new TLG Peterbilt facility in Dunn, N. C. “Increased uptime and greater profitability for our customers is our primary goal, and…
Electric truck tech re-shaping the truck aftermarket
GRAPEVINE, Texas — No trucking industry meeting would be complete without a discussion of future technology, especially given all the technology changes currently in the works. The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Grapevine, Texas, did its part…
FMCSA plans new large study on truck crashes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking comments from the public and trucking industry stakeholders on how best to design and conduct a new large study to identify factors contributing to truck crashes. The la…
Week to week rates thaw — drip, drip, drip into February
National average spot truckload rates for major segments other than flatbed entered February in a slow-motion slide after closing out January at their lowest points in two months.
Nominations open for fleet maintenance award
TORONTO, Ont. – The search is on for Canada’s top fleet maintenance manager, with nominations officially open for the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Manager of the Year Award. The honor has been presented for about 30 years, and recognizes an individual…
Truck protest to demand barricades around Regina Co-op Refinery be removed
REGINA, Sask. – Truck drivers servicing Regina’s Co-op Refinery will protest what they view as illegal barricades that currently surround the complex, demanding they be removed to restore truck access to the facility. The protest will take place at the…
Cybersecurity 101: Hackers aim for owner-operators with malware attacks
Owner-operators would be facing the same broad set of risks that larger firms face. This may range from phishing attacks or links in email that could trigger malware. Because owner-operators are often integrated into freight brokerage systems and other…