Clean energy initiatives will require future fluids
BRYAN, Texas – Jason Brown, Shell’s global technology manager for heavy-duty diesel engine oil, knows electric vehicles are coming. But that doesn’t seem to faze one of the world’s largest producers of fuels and lubricants. “We’re definitely going to h…
Video-Based Safety and the Driver Experience
Driver perception of video has changed. Learn from drivers, like Mike Bass, about the benefits of video-based safety, “I admit the cab-facing camera has made me a better driver.”
Cheating doesn’t pay… anymore
Cheating, in life and in business, shouldn’t pay. But for too long in trucking it has. There are signs, however, that this could be about to change. Those who abuse hours-of-service regulations are soon going to be forced to comply,…
Truck News embraces digital future
Your reading habits are changing, and we are evolving to meet your needs. The January issue of Truck News will mark the final print edition, 40 years after the paper’s founding. As we evolve for a digital era, the news…
Consumers driving U.S. economy, as business investment stalls: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Business investment has dried up due to uncertainty over trade tensions, but consumer spending remains strong and has kept the U.S. economy moving forward. Consumer spending is the most critical component of the economy, since it dr…
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Manac opens research and innovation center
ST-GEORGES, Que. – Manac has opened a 62,000 sq.-ft. research and innovation center. The company says its new center will help support and accelerate Manac’s research and product design efforts, will optimize manufacturing processes, and allow it to im…
Walmart adopts blockchain technology for fleets
TORONTO — Walmart Canada has launched a blockchain-based freight and payment network in collaboration DLT Labs. The system uses distributed ledger technology to track deliveries, verify transactions and automate payments. All of Walmart Canada…