Technology Kenworth working with UPS on SuperTruck May 25, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth and UPS are working together to develop a truck under the U.S. Department of Energy-funded SuperTruck II program. The goal is to improve freight efficiency by…
Mobile and IT Volvo cars and trucks to share traffic info May 7, 2018 GOTHEBURG, Sweden – Volvo trucks and cars in Europe are participating in a cloud-based service to share real-time traffic hazard information. Volvo’s Connected Safety was launched by Volvo Cars in…
Technology A bright idea, too long coming April 24, 2018 Ghost vehicles must disappear from our roads
Human Resources Recruiting and retention in the era of new technologies April 24, 2018 According to the mainstream narrative, automation may be the answer to everything from the driver shortage to how we’ll attract younger people into an industry with an aging workforce. From…
Business Management Truck World 2018: Day One April 20, 2018 FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT www.truckworld.ca…
Technology Blackberry on trucking’s radar April 20, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Blackberry has improved the ability of its Radar trailer tracking system to detect trailer cargo capacity. It uses flight sensors to detect very precisely – to 99.9…
Technology The path to autonomous April 18, 2018 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Today’s driver assistance systems will eventually guide the trucking industry to autonomous driving – but it won’t happen soon. That’s according to Fred Andersky, director, customer solutions…
Technology Blockchain is the latest game changer in trucking March 28, 2018 KISSIMMEE, Fla. – There’s a new buzzword in the trucking sphere. Say goodbye to uptime, ELDs, and driver shortage. Blockchain is the latest technology that all the early adopters want…
Health & Safety UPDATED: First pedestrian death in collision with self-driving vehicle March 19, 2018 TEMPE, Ariz. – A tragic collision overnight has resulted in the first pedestrian death from a self-driving vehicle and has suspended a large live-test of semi-autonomous vehicles with Uber. A…
Equipment Hino getting into Class 8 market in North America March 7, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hino Trucks today announced its all-new XL Series line of Class 7 and 8 vehicles at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. The Hino XL7 and…
Equipment Mack makes enhancements to its Granite model trucks March 7, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – With continued economic growth in the U.S. and truck sales surging, Mack Trucks announced a handful of enhancements to its products during the Work Truck Show today.
Regulations No silver bullet solution March 6, 2018 Green Truck Summit keynote addresses how carriers benefit from green technologies
Equipment Phillips Connect Technologies helps fleets manage trailer intel March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Trailers are getting smarter, and Phillips Connect Technologies says it has made significant strides in the past year towards helping fleets manage that intelligence. PCT was launched…
Business Management Omnitracs looks to place more focus on its efforts in Canada March 1, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following last year’s Shaw Tracking acquisition, Omnitracs is focused on increasing its footprint in the Great White North. Speaking during Outlook 2018, Mike Segal, director of product…
Other Omnitracs One announced during Outlook 2018 February 27, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Omnitracs announced a new product launch today, one it says combines the very best of all the company’s technology offerings. Kevin Haugh, chief product and strategy officer,…
