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CARB Touts ‘Most Promising’ Technologies That Could Cut GHG Output From Reefers
Electric and hydrogen cell-powered transport refrigeration units are the “most promising” technologies that can be used to reduce reefer emissions over the next five to 10 years and beyond, according to California environmental regulators.
Kane Is Able Sues Volvo, Two Other Suppliers Over Fire, Explosion on CNG-Powered Tractor
Trucking and logistics operator Kane Is Able Inc. has sued Volvo Group North America, Cummins Westport and Agility Fuel Systems in connection with the fire and explosion of a CNG-powered tractor earlier this year, seeking to recover damages related to the incident.
Big Rigs Get the Comforts of Home to Help Truckers Close Driver Gap
With their kids out of the house, empty-nesters Dan and Cristy Dornbusch cruise U.S. highways with an array of domestic comforts — TV, microwave convection oven, running water — in their vehicle.
FedEx to Start Tender Offer for TNT Shares
FedEx Corp. and TNT N.V. said the U.S. company would begin a tender offer for the Dutch package and freight carrier’s shares on Aug. 24 to advance their planned $4.8 billion merger.
August 21, 2015Oil Falls Below $40 a Barrel for First Time Since 2009
Oil plunged below $40 a barrel in New York for the first time in more than six years, extending the longest decline since 1986 on concern slower demand growth will prolong a global glut.
DOT’s National Coalition on Truck Parking to Meet This Fall
WASHINGTON — A group consisting of national and regional stakeholders will begin to meet in a few months to outline ways to improve parking availability nationwide for truckers, senior Department of Transportation officials announced Aug. 21.
Volvo Demonstrates Adaptive Loading System
HEYBURN, Idaho — Volvo Trucks rolled out a drivetrain system that management hopes will give the company a larger presence among liquid and bulk haulers, regional distribution carriers and trucking companies that often deal with diminishing loads or empty backhauls.
Feds Grant Two-Year Hours-of-Service Exemption for Some HazMat Drivers
Federal regulators have granted a two-year exemption for some hazardous material drivers to the hours-of-service rule on 30-minute breaks.
Kenworth Rolls Out New Features on T680, T880 Models
Kenworth Truck Co. announced new fuel-efficiency features on its T680 and T880 models, including predictive cruise control and a virtual tool to coach and assist drivers.
Mack’s Restored ‘Big Red’ Shines at Evel Knievel Documentary Screening
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – As part of events celebrating the release of “Being Evel,” a new documentary about the life of Evel Knievel, Mack Trucks displayed the fully restored 1974 FS786LST model the daredevil used as his show truck.