NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bridgestone Americas Inc. last week introduced the FuelTech Drive retread for the drive wheel position, the newest addition to the tire manufacturer’s Bandag
Motorists in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan on Oct. 22 might have noticed a matching pair of tractor-trailers playing “follow the leader” along the interstates and
GREENBELT, Md. — During this year’s Brake Safety Week, Aug. 23-29, 12% of the 43,565 commercial motor vehicles inspected were placed out of service for
STUTTGART, Germany, and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE Level 4 technology,
MIAMI — Ryder System Inc. has launched a new, fully responsive, mobile-friendly vehicle sales website, ryder.com/used-trucks, that includes an expanded inventory of used vehicles, enhanced
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net U.S. trailer orders of 51,208 units during September showed a significant improvement from August (up 82%), and were 174% above September
LONDON — Shell has added E-Fluids to its specialized fluids portfolio to support both battery-electric (BEV) and fuel-cell-electric (FCEV) powertrains for light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, there are any number of concerns regarding the economy
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Volvo Trucks North America has been awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released updates to its Confidence Report on low rolling resistance tires. NACFE’s
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hino Trucks in early October launched Project Z, the company’s development path for zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) ranging from Class 4 to Class
SACRAMENTO — In an Oct. 14 letter, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) warned vehicle and engine manufacturers to disclose by the end of 2020 any
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Beginning in early 2021, Torc Robotics plans to implement an enhanced prototype Freightliner Cascadia in its testing of self-driving truck technology in
STOCKHOLM — While the race to perfect driver-assisted Class 8 trucks continues, Swedish tech mobility company Einride — which put the world’s first heavy-duty electric,
DALLAS — Drivewyze has launched Safety+, a new fleet safety service that provides customizable, proactive driving alerts and context-based driver coaching features. The Safety+ service, delivered
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth on Oct. 14 announced the launch of the Kenworth T680E — the company’s first-ever Class 8 battery-electric model in the manufacturer’s 97-year
WASHINGTON — Motor carriers hauling tank trailers can now install a red or amber brake-activated pulsating light on the rear of the trailers, according to
