Plus.ai: Autonomous Trucks Possible in Lower 48 by Year’s End
Plus.ai said its new safety testing program for autonomous trucks will allow operation of self-driving commercial vehicles in the continental United States by the end of this year.
Peterbilt, Kenworth to work with Dana on electric trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth and Peterbilt both announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) they will collaborate with Dana on electric medium-duty truck powertrain development. Peterbilt will work with Dana on electrifying the Model 220EV, while Ke…
Select Trailer Sales names Tyler Channell VP
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Select Trailer Sales has named Tyler Channell partner and vice-president of sales and marketing. Channell, who has 25 years of experience in the industry, was most recently with Reefer Sales and Service of Brampton, Ont. His appoint…
Kenworth, Dane Teaming on Electric Truck Powertrain Development80 at CES
Kenworth and Dana announced at CES 2020 that they will collaborate on electric powertrain development for medium-duty Kenworth battery-electric vehicles.
Fontaine Introduces Stability-Engineered Three-Axle Dropdeck Trailer
The new Fontaine Revolution dropdeck trailer features a three-axle all-aluminum design.
‘Autonomy’ for whom? The independent owner-operator tech skeptic featured in new film
In this Overdrive Radio edition, count Debbie Desiderato among technology skeptics when it comes to the choice our society is likely to be presented eventually in some form — whether to fully accept high-speed vehicles on public roads without an opera…
Providers focus on distributing benefits of freight visibility
[caption caption="Visibility software vendors say increased customer demand is forcing a change in the way the benefits of data are shared among shippers and their service providers. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com."][/caption]US domestic freight v…
Court OKs more pay to Celadon drivers
Fleet closed its doors Dec. 9
Severe Skilled Technician Shortage Triggering Higher Shop Labor Rates
The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled…
Matt Kinnaman’s 1988 Kenworth W900
The rig is powered by its original motor on its second rebuild, a 425-hp Cat 3406B, that’s backed by a 15-speed Eaton-Fuller and 3:55 rears.