Sustainability ‘No charger? No problem,’ Mack says with mobile off-grid charging system March 14, 2024 Mack Trucks is looking to remove a barrier to the adoption of deploying electric trucks, by offering a mobile off-grid charging system for customers running its MD Electric truck. This…
Software, Trailers, Trucks, Video Phillips rolls out new products, partners with Noregon March 14, 2024 Phillips Industries introduced three new products at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council, including a system designed to prevent drivers from coupling to the wrong trailer.
Equipment Electric truck makers woo customers at Work Truck Show March 13, 2024 While driving a Class 4 Bollinger B4 electric truck last week, acceleration was instantaneous and the cab quiet. Taking a quick spin in downtown Indianapolis, Ind., during Work Truck Week,…
Technology Kalmar, Forterra jointly developing autonomous terminal tractors March 13, 2024 Kalmar and Forterra have partnered to develop autonomous terminal tractors. Kalmar will provide autonomous-read terminal tractors and its Kalmar One fleet management system, while Forterra will supply its AutoDrive autonomous…
Technology Navistar testing Plus autonomous tech on U.S. roads March 12, 2024 Autonomous trucking software provider Plus has announced it’s working with Navistar and other members of the Traton Group to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks globally. Scania, Man, and Navistar trucks…
Equipment Modern cab designs evolving with technology, driver needs March 11, 2024 Truck manufacturers are rethinking cab design as they look to appeal to the next generation of professional drivers – those who are tech-savvy, diverse and innovative. This means bringing greater…
Other, Software APSCO’s APEX boosts dump truck safety March 7, 2024 APSCO, manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic products for the mobile equipment and transportation industries, launched the APEX system for dump trucks that prevents rollovers and operation…
Technology Bendix sells SafetyDirect to Rand McNally March 7, 2024 Bendix has divested its SafetyDirect System business to Rand McNally, and has taken an equity stake in the company. Included in the transaction are the SafetyDirect connectivity product line, portal…
Sustainability Partnerships key to tackling sustainability hurdles, DTNA’s Aufdemberg says March 6, 2024 Battery electric, hydrogen and diesel are all part of the equation for a cleaner world. Partnerships are the way forward, said Mary Aufdemberg, general manager of product strategy and market…
Other AI applied to DPFs March 4, 2024 Global company Intangles is bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to diesel particulate filters. The company introduced its AI platform to the truck press at the spring meeting…
Other Dragonfly Energy brings lithium battery-powered electric APU to trucking March 4, 2024 Dragonfly Energy is taking its lithium battery auxiliary power unit (APU) concept to the heavy-duty trucking market, after finding success in the RV and marine segments.
Business Management It’s time to get comfortable with artificial intelligence March 1, 2024 While watching this year’s Super Bowl, I realized I did not know one Taylor Swift song. No problem. I’ll look her up the next time I’m at the library.
Supply Chain Autonomous trucks delivering restaurant food for Martin Brower February 29, 2024 Autonomous trucking provider Kodiak Robotics is working with Martin Brower to make autonomous deliveries of quick service restaurant food between Dallas and Oklahoma City eight times a week. The two…
Regulations When is a decertified ELD not a decertified ELD? February 27, 2024 A new list has recently appeared on Transport Canada’s webpage hosting the official list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). It’s a list of “No Longer Certified” ELDs. Carriers shopping for…
Technology Isaac Instruments turns 25, celebrates a decade exclusively in trucking February 27, 2024 It’s a dual milestone for Isaac Instruments in 2024, marking its 25th year in business and 10th year focusing exclusively on the trucking industry. The company recently held a celebration…