Equipment Ontario to introduce restricted licence for auto transmissions April 15, 2021 Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation is introducing a restricted A/Z licence for those who take their road test using an automated or automatic transmission. The new restriction will take effect May…
Supply Chain Canadian Tire deploying two NuPort automated trucks March 11, 2021 Canadian Tire is investing a million dollars in a first-of-its-kind autonomous trucking project in Canada. The funds are being matched by the province of Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network and…
Equipment Endurant transmission now available in all truck makes October 27, 2020 GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies says its Endurant 12-speed automated transmission is now available from all North American truck manufacturers. “We work closely with our engine partners…
Technology UPDATED: Daimler takes stake in automated vehicle company March 29, 2019 Plans to have SAE Level 4 autonomous trucks on the road within a decade
Business Management Several factors disrupting the future of the transportation industry February 25, 2019 DALLAS, Texas – Numerous societal trends are changing the direction the trucking industry must steer into the future, including urban congestion, an aging population, and the impact of evolving technologies.
Equipment Testing your faith in technology August 17, 2016 Riding in a Kenworth truck equipped with Bendix Wingman Fusion a jolting experience
Equipment Eaton improves efficiency of automated transmissions, expands Fuller Advantage line March 27, 2015 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eaton has enhanced its automated transmissions to save more fuel, by disengaging the driveline when the truck is on a slight downhill grade and dropping engine speed…
Business Management Daimler demonstrates self-driving trucks July 3, 2014 Autonomous trucks are ready to roll. All that awaits now is the legislative framework to allow them.
Peterbilt offering ISX12 G with UltraShift Plus transmission June 3, 2014 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has expanded its natural gas vehicle line, by offering the Cummins ISX12 G engine with the Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission. The new powertrain is available on…
Business Management Con-way makes automated transmissions a mainstream spec’ May 29, 2014 JOPLIN, Mo. — Con-way Truckload has ordered 550 new tractors, 540 of which were spec’d with automated transmissions. The company figures the switch will help it attract new drivers. Tandem-axles…
Kenworth offers optimized engine/transmission combination for improved fuel economy May 15, 2014 The Kenworth T680 is now available with an optimized engine/transmission package. KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth says its T680 is now available with the Eaton Fuller Advantage 10-speed automated transmission,…
