John G Smith

Jurisdictions investigating IT for electronic inspections

GREENBELT, MD - Several jurisdictions are beginning to investigate the information technology needed to introduce recently defined Level VIII Electronic Inspections, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reports.

The 4 am app

CX North America is offering extra visibility into freight operations by unveiling its Freight Vision Mobile App - more informally known as the "4 am app".

Single-diode licence light

Peterson's new 290 Series LED licence/utility light incorporates a single-diode Great White LED in a compact, rugged design.

Volvo unveils VNL tractor

DUBLIN, VA - Volvo promised that its new regional VNR tractor was the "shape of trucks to come", and it delivered on that promise on Tuesday with the reveal of its long-haul counterpart - the VNL. The new tractor comes as the VNL 300 daycab, VNL 400 flat-roof sleeper, VNL 740 mid-roof, VNL 760 high-roof, and VNL 860 with its 77-inch sleeper. The VNL 740 and VNL 760 are also available with a new 70-inch sleeper. "It's so nice to see this truck without a cover on it," quipped Jason Spence, product marketing manager, noting how prototypes had been moved around North America under the cover of darkness. "We've been hiding the truck from you for 10 months."

Driver Assist Straps

Ancra is offering a helping hand to those who climb in and out of trailers -- with the company's new 36-inch Driver Assist Straps, which connect to existing E or A track. The straps are rated to hold weights of up to 320 pounds. There's also the option of the Driver Assist Strap Dual Loop Straps, which offer a second hand grip.

Truck market has bottomed out: Volvo chief

DUBLIN, VA - Volvo Trucks has set an ambitious target for itself - to be nothing less than "Number 1" in the world. "It doesn't necessarily mean we want to be the biggest," said Volvo Trucks president Claes Nilsson, during the launch of the company's new VNL long-haul tractor. "We want our customers to make more money and be more successful." That said, Volvo is clearly on a growth curve. Globally it now has 2,000 dealers and shops - 420 of which are in North America - and sells models in more than 190 countries. "Our dealers truly believe in the future," adds Goran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. About US$600 million has been invested in the manufacturer's North American dealer network since 2010, adding 65 new locations and increasing service bay activities by 51%.

Mack offers glimpse of truck to come

GREENSBORO, NC - Mack Trucks unveils its new highway tractor on September 13, but bulldog lovers don't need to wait that long for a sneak peek.

Volvo unveils VNL tractor

DUBLIN, VA - Volvo promised that its new regional VNR tractor was the "shape of trucks to come", and it delivered on that promise on Tuesday with the reveal of its long-haul counterpart - the VNL. The new tractor comes as the VNL 300 daycab, VNL 400 flat-roof sleeper, VNL 740 mid-roof, VNL 760 high-roof, and VNL 860 with its 77-inch sleeper. The VNL 740 and VNL 760 are also available with a new 70-inch sleeper. "It's so nice to see this truck without a cover on it," quipped Jason Spence, product marketing manager, noting how prototypes had been moved around North America under the cover of darkness. "We've been hiding the truck from you for 10 months."

Volvo launch showcases new customer center

DUBLIN, VA - Volvo revealed more than a new long-haul truck with the official launch of its VNL on Tuesday. The event was set against the backdrop of a new customer center as part of the company's New River Valley plant.

Volvo VNL reveal breaks record — with a 3-year-old

DUBLIN, VA - We've all known the excitement of opening a present. But three-year-old Joel Jovine helped Volvo Trucks secure a Guinness World Record with the "world's largest unboxing" - unveiling a new Volvo VNL.

Anderson remembered with 100+ convoy

STOUFFVILLE, ON - Don Anderson loved trucks, and almost 100 trucks representing friends -- and even some of his competitors -- took a trip down Highway 404 on Saturday morning in a fitting tribute to his legacy.

Peterbilt, KW dealers at NACV

Atlanta, GA - The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the inaugural commercial vehicle industry trade show focused on truck & trailer manufacturers and commercial vehicle parts & components suppliers, have announced the addition of the Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers to the show. More than 98 percent of the show's exhibition space is fully booked.

NACV Show names official hotels

ATLANTA, GA - Official hotels and room rates have been established for those attending the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) this September.

Uber Struggle: Uber disrupted taxis, but trucking will be harder

The role of a road warrior on the Today's Trucking editorial team takes me across North America, and at times these stops don't include a personal car. If I want to keep moving, the options have been limited to the kindness of companies I visit, shoe leather, or taxis. Until I uploaded the Uber app on my phone.

Glasvan tops international Great Dane honors

MISSISSAUGA, ON - Glasvan Great Dane has been named 2016 Great Dane Dealer of the Year for international sales in refrigerated trailers, aftermarket parts and platform trailers - and collected three out of four international award categories from the manufacturer.