ATA seeks national framework for autonomous vehicles

Automated vehicle technology holds great promise to enhance highway safety, boost economic productivity and support trucking’s essential workforce, Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations told the…

U.S. announces $80M funding to improve truck parking, safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced more than US$80 million in grant awards to help professional drivers access truck parking. The grants…

Isaac, EBE Technologies integration saves time for drivers

Fleet management solutions provider Isaac Instruments has completed a “deep link” integration with EBE Technologies. The deep link integration saves truck…

VMC officially opens Washington campus

Canadian electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) hosted the grand opening of its 100,000 sq.-ft. campus in Ferndale, Wash., Sept. 12 With an annual assembly capacity of…

Toronto Hydro, Alectra Utilities acquire electric bucket trucks

Two Greater Toronto Area (GTA) utility companies – Toronto Hydro and Alectra Utilities – welcomed an all-electric bucket truck each into their fleets. Toronto Hydro’s truck is expected…

Half of U.S. commercial vehicles will be zero emissions by 2040: ACT Research

Adoption rates for zero-emission and decarbonization vehicles will reach 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, ACT Research announced. Regulations are a key factor in the earlier years,…

Orbcomm offers solar-powered asset tracking solution

Supply chain technology provider Orbcomm launched a solar-powered asset tracking solution that enables fleets to monitor trailers, intermodal containers and other transportation assets. The…

Portland teams up with CITT for fuel pricing service

Fuel specialist Portland has introduced Portland Pricing, a Canadian pricing service providing companies with the opportunity to monitor and reduce fuel spend, using a dedicated…

ANGI Energy Systems to provide hydrogen fueling dispensers to Nikola Corporation

ANGI Energy Systems, a provider of technologies and solutions to decarbonize the mobility ecosystem, announced a strategic collaboration with Nikola Corporation, a zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure…

Lion Electric names Brunet president, Coulombe chief financial officer

Zero-emission vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric announced that Nicolas Brunet has been appointed as president. He will work alongside Marc Bedard, CEO and founder, on the elaboration and execution of all strategic aspects…

Ecom Logistics Canada adds two BrightDrop EV vans to fleet

Third-party logistics provider Ecom Logistics Canada expanded its electric fleet with the delivery of two additional BrightDrop electric delivery vans. The company recently placed an order for Tesla Semi…

BlackBerry’s H2M IS targets hazardous materials carriers

Intelligent software and security provider BlackBerry is launching a new series of BlackBerry Radar devices – H2M IS- for hazardous materials carriers. The series is…

Carrier Transicold unveils thin-profile Vector 8400R intermodal unit

Carrier Transicold has introduced its new thin-profile Vector 8400R refrigeration unit for domestic intermodal containers. It is about 40% thinner than a traditional intermodal refrigeration…

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull team up to form Cargobull North America

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company and European trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull Corporation announced the inception of Cargobull North America and unveiled new, state-of-the-art transport refrigeration units (TRUs). Utility Trailer is…

Mullen Automotive buys Romeo Power’s battery pack production assets

Mullen Automotive, an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, announced the purchase of battery pack production assets from Romeo Power for approximately $3.5 million. The deal includes equipment, inventory and…