2024 TMC

Special Coverage

 

TMC 2024

 

Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Showcases Redesigned VNL Publicly for First Time

NEW ORLEANS — Volvo Trucks North America in the first public showcase of its redesigned Volvo VNL tractor outlined the aerodynamic improvements the new truck offers over its predecessor.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

SuperTruck Project Propels Real-World Gains, OEMs Say

NEW ORLEANS — Participants in the SuperTruck program detailed how the initiative has propelled development of technologies that advance efficiency improvements for everyday trucks.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire, Private

PepsiCo, Estes Express Earn Sustainability Pathfinder Awards

NEW ORLEANS — Transport Topics has presented its inaugural Sustainability Pathfinder awards to PepsiCo and Estes Express in recognition of efforts to curb emissions and eliminate waste.

March 6, 2024
Business, Technology

Schuier Carries on Family Tradition With Trucking Career

NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier — installed as the 65th chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council on March 5 —  is a fourth-generation trucking industry professional.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cox Automotive Says Market Conditions Are Ideal for Fleets

NEW ORLEANS — The commercial vehicle market is expected to grow thanks to a supportive economy as certain technologies are adopted within the heavy-duty market, according to research.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Adds to MD Electric Sales Push With Off-Grid Charging Unit

NEW ORLEANS — Mack Trucks will introduce an off-grid charging unit that is attached to an MD Electric, the OEM said March 5 at the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual showcase.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Unveils New Tire Management and Self-Inflator System

NEW ORLEANS — Aperia Technologies introduced a new connected tire monitoring and self-inflation system that can be deployed on both medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as trailers.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hexagon Agility Plans January Expansion to Meet X15N Demand

NEW ORLEANS — Hexagon Agility plans to expand its manufacturing capacity next year to meet expected demand for Cummins’ upcoming X15N natural gas fueled engine, an executive said March 4.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024