Nikola to open world’s most advanced fuel cell lab preview image Equipment Nikola to open world’s most advanced fuel cell lab March 29, 2019 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola says it will announce a world class fuel cell lab at its upcoming Nikola World truck debut. The company signed a US$16-million order to purchase equipment…
Business Management Conference season for western Canadian trucking associations is upon us March 19, 2019 WINNIPEG, Man. – It’s the time of year again when several western Canadian trucking associations hold their respective AGMs, kicking off in Winnipeg April 5 for the Manitoba Trucking Association’s…
Driving hybrid-electric, fully-electric trucks in Atlanta preview image Equipment Driving hybrid-electric, fully-electric trucks in Atlanta March 18, 2019 Taking Hyliion hybrid-electric with e-axle, and Pete 220 with Dana turnkey electric system on the road
Software Trimble, Decisiv partner on TMT ServiceConnect March 17, 2019 Trimble has partnered with Decisiv to launch TMT ServiceConnect, allowing TMT customers to connect to more than 4,500 service centers. The new add-on module gives TMT users direct connectivity to…
PCT advances the connected trailer concept preview image Technology PCT advances the connected trailer concept March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) expanded its smart trailer capabilities, with the launch of TrailerNet Gateway, ChassisNet Gateway, and ContainerNet Gateway. It also announced the offering of EZTrac…
AMTA gets funding for truck electrification project preview image Sustainability AMTA gets funding for truck electrification project March 12, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – Part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) $100 million investment into clean technology projects will be put into the province’s trucking industry. The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA)…
Volvo demonstrates connected vehicle technologies preview image Technology Volvo demonstrates connected vehicle technologies March 12, 2019 CARSON, Calif. – Volvo Group recently demonstrated the potential of connected vehicle technologies integrated with traffic signal data, using a Volvo VNL. The demonstration of Eco-Drive was done along two…
Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh preview image Mobile and IT Getting Canadian and U.S. ELD mandates to mesh February 26, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – The Canadian ELD mandate is fast coming down the pike, and one area where it could differ from the U.S. rule may impact carriers and device manufacturers…
Regulations Understanding personal conveyance is clear as mud February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Back to the Omnitracs Outlook User Conference by popular demand, Joe DeLorenzo was on hand to clear up a few regulatory issues, specifically when it comes to…
Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One preview image Mobile and IT Omnitracs partners with Red Hat to enhance capabilities of Omnitracs One February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Omnitracs is collaborating with Red Hat to further develop its Omnitracs One platform. Kicking off its annual Outlook User Conference in Dallas today, Omnitracs said Red Hat’s…
Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry preview image Business Management Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies.
Bendix opens technical center in Mexico preview image Technology Bendix opens technical center in Mexico February 8, 2019 MONTERREY, Mexico – Bendix has opened a new 7,800 sq.-ft. technical center in Monterrey, Mexico. The site will be used to drive research and development across Bendix’s line of products.
Volvo invests in wireless EV charging preview image Technology Volvo invests in wireless EV charging January 16, 2019 PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has invested in a firm developing high power wireless charging of electric vehicles. Momentum Dynamics, based in Pennsylvania,…
Freightliner shows first electric trucks preview image Equipment Freightliner shows first electric trucks January 9, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – To build an electric Class 8 truck requires the same battery power as 32 electric Smart cars, but Daimler Trucks North America is forging ahead with…
Daimler abandons platooning to focus on automation preview image Technology Daimler abandons platooning to focus on automation January 7, 2019 Will be first to market with Level 2 autonomous truck
