Equipment

New tool to track autonomous vehicle testing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The public can now see where in the U.S. autonomous vehicles are being tested, thanks to a new tool from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The online…

CargoNet warns of rise in food theft

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – CargoNet is warning of a potential rise in the theft of food items during this Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The effects of…

Western Star to debut ‘most tested truck’ in its history

PORTLAND, Ore. – A soon-to-be-released Western Star vocational truck will be the brand’s toughest ever truck, after going through extreme and grueling testing conditions, the company announced. Daimler Trucks North…

CN inks deal for 50 Lion Electric vehicles

MONTREAL, Que. – Lion Electric has signed its largest order for electric trucks to date, inking a memorandum of understanding with CN to acquire 50 zero-emission vehicles. Used for intermodal…

Navistar taps In-Charge to assist with electric truck deployment

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has announced its NEXT eMobility Solutions division has partnered with In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers.

Mack MD to be supported by Body Builder Support Team

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Mack Trucks has announced its MD Series of medium-duty trucks will be supported by its network of body builder resources. The Mack Body Builder Support Team and…

The benefits of connectivity

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The ability to predict parts failures and to develop VIN-specific preventive maintenance programs are two benefits that fleets can achieve if harnessing the power of connectivity.

Navistar delivers J.B. Hunt’s 5,000th International LT

LOWELL, Ark. – It’s a big day for both Navistar and J.B. Hunt Transport. Navistar announced Tuesday that J.B. Hunt has taken delivery of its 5,000th International LT series on-highway…

Allison opens state-of-the-art test facility

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission has begun testing at its newly opened Vehicle Environmental Test (VET) center, which allows it to conduct testing in real-world and extreme conditions at one…

NACFE reveals top regions for electric truck deployment

TORONTO, Ont. – A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) looks to help fleets decide where best to deploy electric trucks. But, Canada was not…

Chafed air brake hoses to be focal point of Brake Safety Week

TORONTO, Ont. – Tubing and hose chafing violations will be a focal point for Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) enforcement officers Aug. 23-29, as they conduct Level 1 inspections as…

Covid-19 can’t derail shift to electrification

LONG BEACH, Calif. – When economies around the world ground to a sudden halt due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, transport-related emissions also largely vanished. Suddenly, distant mountain ranges came…

Transcourt promotes Mike Trianos

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Transcourt Tank Leasing has promoted Mike Trianos to the role of vice-president of fleet maintenance and procurement, effective Oct 1. He will report to president and CEO…

Michelin reveals Energy Guard test results

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin says independent testing by Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions (MVTS) has validated its Energy Guard system coupled with X One wide-base single tires, saving 17.01 gallons of…

New electric truck start-up launched

PULASKI, Va. – A former Volvo executive has launched an electric truck start-up. Patrick Collignon, former chief operating officer for Volvo Trucks in North and South America has started Trova…