Volvo Promises Less Downtime Via VNL Communications Options
Volvo Trucks North America provided a deeper dive into the communications enhancements the truck maker’s redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor offers, including options to reduce downti
Forward Air Reports 138% Earnings Drop for Q4
Forward Air Corp. experienced a 138% earnings drop year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 28.
How Biodiesel Can Reduce Lifecycle Carbon Emissions Now
Hear Chevron and Cummins experts discuss the benefits of biodiesel and how this lower carbon fuel can help reduce lifecycle carbon emissions. Watch the webcast.
Biden Executive Order Strengthens Cybersecurity at Ports
As the four major West Coast ports reported significantly higher volumes to open the new year, concerns are being raised about imported Chinese cranes that are being installed at s
Used Truck Sales in January Rise 17% From Prior Year
Used Class 8 truck sales in January increased by 17.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported.
EPA Announces $3 Billion in Clean Port Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3 billion in grants are available this year in a Clean Ports Program to pay for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure.
Ford EVs Need Adapter to Use Tesla’s Network
DETROIT — Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but they’ll need to get an adapter that Ford will provide for
First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction March 5
Selling off the assets of bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to take another step when the first rolling stock will be up for auction soon.
FedEx Doubles Down on Purple and Orange
Chairman Frederick Smith announced to employees Aug. 24 that the company would adopt the 43-year-old FedEx combination of purple and orange as its unified color scheme.
Peterbilt Adds Two Low-Roof Auto Hauler Configurations
Peterbilt unveiled two new configurations for car carrier cabs, the Model 567 UltraLow Roof Day Cab and the Model 589 UltraLow Roof 58-inch Sleeper.