Equipment Hino pauses North American truck production, sales December 29, 2020 NOVI, Mich. — Hino is halting truck production and sales in both the U.S. and Canada until it can meet new U.S. engine certification test requirements. At a Dec. 23…
Equipment Plans for Nikola refuse vehicle head to trash bin December 23, 2020 PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Corporation’s goal of producing zero-emission vehicles has been dealt another setback, as it ends a collaboration with Republic Services to develop refuse trucks. The companies were…
Equipment Truck wheel decisions go beyond steel vs. aluminum December 23, 2020 A quick glance at a truck or trailer wheel doesn’t exactly trigger thoughts of high technology. With the exception of different surface treatments, they look much like their counterparts that…
Equipment Top 10 trucking products of the decade December 23, 2020 A new year represents a fresh start. (Good riddance, 2020. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.) Expanding on Today’s Trucking’s tradition of selecting the Top 10…
Equipment Heavy-duty truck market closing 2020 on ‘robust’ note: ACT Research December 21, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – The heavy-duty truck market is closing on a “robust” note this year, but industry analysts at ACT Research believe the effects of Covid-19 will linger for years…
Equipment Santa’s sleigh is a Lexus? December 21, 2020 NORTH POLE, Canada – The luxury automakers at Lexus are taking a tongue-and-cheek journey into the world of freight – releasing a concept vehicle in the form of Santa’s sleigh.
Equipment Hours of service, brake systems top Roadcheck violations December 17, 2020 GREENBELT, Md. – Canadian inspectors placed 817 vehicles and 135 drivers out of service during this year’s international Roadcheck inspection blitz. More than 50,000 inspections were conducted across North America…
Equipment Commercial vehicle outlook strong heading into 2021: ACT Research December 17, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Commercial vehicle demand will remain strong heading into 2021, according to ACT Research, which cited the arrival of a vaccine, the likelihood of stimulus spending, and healthy…
Other Coil chock, textured mat combine to control steel coils December 17, 2020 Kinedyne’s Coil Chock and Friction Mat combine to control steel coils, which have a tendency to roll and concentrate their massive weights in one small area of a trailer.
Equipment New electric delivery vehicle to hit the market December 17, 2020 LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Another upstart manufacturer has joined the electric delivery vehicle race, with a low-cost option that will launch in the U.S. in 2023 with a Canadian launch…
Software Device senses driver drowsiness, distraction December 17, 2020 Cipia, once known as Eyesight Technologies, has unveiled the Fleet Sense driver monitoring system. The tool powered by artificial intelligence issues real-time safety alerts to drivers, and customized alerts…
Other, Software International adds Bendix features and options December 17, 2020 International Trucks will now offer an enhanced version of the Bendix Wingman Fusion collision mitigation system on LT, RH, MV, HV, and HX Series trucks – making it standard…
Other Electric terminal tractor gets smart suspension December 17, 2020 Lonestar Specialty Vehicles’ electric terminal tractors will now come with purpose-designed ROI Cabmate Smart Cab Suspensions from Link Mfg. The suspension actually responds to conditions in real time, continuously…
Equipment ECONOMIC WATCH: November trailer orders double year ago tally December 16, 2020 COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research has reported 39,500 U.S. net trailer orders for November, down 28% from a near-record October but double volumes seen last November. The preliminary data points…
Equipment Navistar revamps commercial business December 16, 2020 LISLE, Ill. — Navistar has restructured its entire commercial business into one integrated organization under one senior executive, the company announced Wednesday. The division is responsible for selling and servicing…