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Kinedyne curtains support the final mile
ATLANTA, GA - Fleets serving all-important final mile deliveries generated through e-commerce need to load and unload in some tight places. But Kinedyne is bringing a load-rated curtain-sided system to North America that will make it easier to access the cargo.
Teamsters, OOIDA look to autonomous truck rules
GRAIN VALLEY, MO -- As U.S. legislation to govern autonomous passenger vehicles pushes forward, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Teamsters Union are both weighing in with thoughts about the path toward rules for autonomous trucks.
NACV Show heralded as ‘big hit’
ATLANTA, GA -- The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) is being heralded as a success after drawing thousands of unique visitors during the four-day event in Atlanta, Georgia. Co-organized by Hannover Fairs USA and Newcom, the September 25-28 event hosted 439 exhibitors and featured 370,000 square feet of sold-out exhibition space at the Georgia World Congress Center. "The NACV Show's B2B concept was a real hit with our attendees who gave us high marks for launching such a global showcase," said Larry Turner, president and Chief Executive Officer of Hannover Fairs USA. "We are happy with the results," added Joe Glionna, president of Newcom, which also publishes Today's Trucking among other titles. "A lot of things worked ...
Shell petitions pickup to be official U.S. vehicle
WASHINGTON, DC -- The maker of Shell Rotella engine oil is leading the effort to have the U.S. White House formally recognize the pickup truck as the "Official Vehicle of the United States." To pay homage to the substantial role pickup trucks play in shaping our nation and working their way into all parts of our society, Shell is honoring the vehicle by leading a national Shell Rotella campaign, entitled "Pickup Pride" which may forever change the way Americans view the pickup truck.
