Fuel economy, electric trucks, and the race to slash CO2

BRYAN, Texas -- Shell recognizes that trucks account for a significant share of transportation-related CO2 emissions. But it sees answers in a wide array of technologies.

Electrical options for regional haulers, yard tractors

ATLANTA, Ga. – Regional haul and yard tractors represent two good opportunities for the early adoption of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, according to speakers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

Telematics data driving toward predictive, prescriptive maintenance: Mead

ATLANTA, Ga. – Gerry Mead, Phillips Industries’ executive director – innovation, recognizes the value of telematics data in the maintenance process. More of it is emerging every day. He just wonders whether fleets are taking advantage of the insights that are already at their fingertips.

10 early takeaways from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Hyundai’s HDC-6 Neptune concept vehicle would run on hydrogen-electric power. Will that bring the OEM to North America? ATLANTA, Ga. – The North American Commercial Vehicle Show wraps up its…

The power of telematics is not limited to mega fleets

TORONTO, Ont. -- Transport management systems (TMS) sort vehicle telematics data and offer it up in a fashion that's readable and useable by its human masters. The benefits are not limited to mega fleets, either.

Mine your ELD data for productivity gains

TORONTO, Ont. -- Those who believe that electronic logging devices (ELDs) are productivity killers have yet to exploit the technology’s full potential. When combined with a transportation management system, the devices can provide valuable insights and planning possibilities.

Augmented reality, VR offer shops a new training tool

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Augmented and virtual reality gives maintenance departments new options for training and may also attract a new generation of technicians.

Limit your fleet’s cybersecurity risks

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Fleets are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats than ever before. Here are six things you can do to protect your operation from hackers.

Volvo offers sneak peek at Class 8 electric truck

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo is a company committed to safety, efficiency and the environment, according to Magnus Koeck, vice-president, brand marketing for Volvo Trucks North America. And he followed up his claim with a host of new technologies -- including a sneak peek at a Class 8 electric truck.

Will drones help trucks transform the final mile?

MONTREAL, Que. -- Consumer demand and e-commerce are transforming shipments and routes, but could drones eventually support trucks in the race to serve the final mile?

Ontario to unveil new truck emissions tests

TORONTO, Ont. -- Plenty has changed since Ontario first rolled out its Drive Clean emissions tests in 1999, not the least of which is the cleaner air that passes through truck exhaust stacks. The jurisdiction plans to unveil a renewed program this fall.

Test driving Hino’s new baby — the Baby 8 XL8

MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. -- We waited nearly a year and a half for a ride in one of Hino's new XL Series trucks – specifically, for the chance to drive one of the Class 8 straight trucks configured with a 24-foot reefer box. And after all that time, equipment editor Jim Park says it was worth the wait.

Mack using data to refine maintenance intervals

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Mack Trucks’ GuardDog Connect system can now offer further insights into maintenance intervals, using a new Dynamic Maintenance program that will better match the tasks to specific duty cycles.

Prepare for different Canadian and U.S. ELD rules

TORONTO, Ont. -- While Canada's pending ELD regulations are similar to those in the U.S., there will be some differences -- and not only as they relate to hours of service (HOS) rules. Fleets will want to prepare themselves.

Could ELD data help solve shipper delays?

TORONTO, Ont. -- Canada’s long-awaited ELD rules finally in place and a June 2021 implementation deadline on the horizon, many believe that the data carriers will collect can improve the carrier-shipper relationship, especially when it comes to the loading and unloading times known as demurrage.