Designers of Wave Piston Win 2017 Volvo Group Technology Award
Volvo Group awarded its 2017 Volvo Technology Award to the two engineers for their piston design.
June 23, 2017Saddle Creek Expands Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations in Lexington, Ky.
Firestone Launches New Severe-Duty Tire
Schneider Responds to Industry Demand With New Phoenix Facility
A new Schneider facility opened June 22 in Phoenix. A truckload, intermodal and logistics provider, Schneider’s investment indicates its response to “industry demand by significantly investing in this growing region,” according to a press release.
June 22, 2017State Winners Gearing Up for National Truck Driving Championships
State-level championships are coming to a quick close with the winners poised to move on to the National Truck Driving Championships in August.
June 22, 2017Rep. LaMalfa Proposes Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Trucks
Trailer Orders Jump 24% in May to Nearly 18,000
Europe’s Truck Makers Offer Detailed Timeline to Run Truck Platoons Before 2025, Scania Says
Truck maker Scania said Europe’s truck manufacturers have presented a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways before 2025. At the same time, similar U.S. efforts are emerging.
June 21, 2017US Xpress to Make SmartTruck Feature Standard on 2017 Trailer Builds
SmartTruck announced truckload carrier U.S. Xpress will include its fuel-saving TopKit Aero System on all its trailer builds in 2017.
June 20, 2017Autonomous Vehicles in Nevada Roll Forward With New Legislation
Nevada displayed its dedication to refining autonomous vehicles, with the passage of and signing of Assembly Bill 69, industry officials said.
June 20, 2017