Technology

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…

Trimble sees video as a liability mitigator

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – When Kent Kelly worked as the fleet manager at a Minnesota food hauling company many years ago, his first video in a vehicle was a VHS cassette…

CTA’s recovery roadmap promotes trucking crackdowns and incentives

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is promoting a series of trucking-specific carrots and sticks alike, as politicians look for ways to stimulate the economy in the midst…

Webinar explores diesel’s green potential

FREDERICK, Md. – Does diesel have a green future? Yes, according to some of the companies involved in developing new technologies. Diesel is still the primary fuel choice for the…

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…

Paccar Ste-Therese wins leadership award

STE-THERESE, Que. — The Paccar Ste-Therese plant has received a Manufacturing Leadership Award in recognition of its engineering and production technology advancements, the company said Tuesday. The award was presented…

Peterbilt Model 220EV is now available

DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. is now accepting orders for the Model 220EV, an all-electric medium-duty truck. The vehicle was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas,…

Locomation runs successful autonomous trucking pilot

PORTLAND, Ore. – Locomation has revealed it has successfully completed its first on-road pilot program with Wilson Logistics to demonstrate its autonomous trucking technology. The Autonomous Relay Convoy (ARC) ran…

Anheuser-Busch adopting renewable natural gas to further reduce emissions

ST. LOUIS, Mo – Anheuser-Busch is transitioning more than 180 trucks, representing about 30% of its dedicated fleet, to renewable natural gas (RNG). It has already converted some 160 diesel-fueled…

Navistar re-ups with Cummins

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins and Navistar International have extended a long-term supply deal through the next two emissions cycles. Navistar has named Cummins its preferred supplier of medium-duty and heavy-duty…

Connectivity key to providing more intelligent business insights: Michelin

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin senior vice-president of services and solutions Ralph Dimenna gave a keynote presentation at the virtual Internet of Things World conference Aug. 11, outlining how connectivity is…

First State of Sustainable Fleets report highlights efforts to reduce emissions

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Ninety-eight per cent of fleets that have made an investment in sustainable transportation are planning to continue or increase their investments in green technologies, according to…

Contact tracing? There are free apps for that.

TORONTO, Ont. – Several industry associations are encouraging the widespread use of apps that support contact tracing efforts in the midst of Covid-19. Health Canada’s Covid Alert app uses a…

ZF adapting to Covid-19

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF says its integration of Wabco is on schedule despite global turmoil created by the Covid-19 pandemic, and that it will continue letting many employees work from…

Navistar integrates Geotab into telematics device

LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International has announced a strategic partnership with Geotab, allowing its customers to access Geotab fleet management systems through Navistar’s factory-installed telematics devices. Navistar’s open architecture OnCommand…