Equipment: Page 13

  • A photo of trucks parked at a Pilot Co. location.
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    Pilot’s tire monitoring program grows beyond expectations

    The system, in partnership with Bridgestone, uses sensors to check tire pressure, temperature and more, and warns managers of potential problems.

    By Jessica Loder • July 7, 2023
  • Cars and trucks move along the Cross Bronx Expressway in both directions.
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    Regulators propose required automatic emergency braking systems

    The proposed rule would require new vehicles over 10,000 pounds to have the tech, with the goal of reducing crashes and injuries.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear speaks at the 2022 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters

    The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.

    By • June 23, 2023
  • A Cummins logo outside a facility in Richmond, Virginia.
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    New Cummins tech analyzing fuel efficiency aims to launch this year

    The engine manufacturer is rolling out new features following the launch of its predictive maintenance capabilities earlier this year.

    By • June 20, 2023
  • Smoke pours from the exhaust pipe of a truck in Washington, D.C.
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    Biden vetoes resolution to overturn EPA emissions regulations

    A Senate effort to overturn the veto failed to gather the required 2/3 majority.

    By • Updated June 21, 2023
  • A Premier Truck Group showroom.
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    Retrieved from Premier Truck Group on June 15, 2023
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    Penske Automotive Group acquires Canada-based truck dealerships

    Transolutions Truck Centres sells and services Freightliner, Western Star and used Daimler vehicles in Winnipeg.

    By • June 15, 2023
  • A group of 5 International MV trucks parked in front of a backdrop of city skyscrapers.
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    Courtesy of Navistar
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    NHTSA recall notes fire risk for certain International MV trucks

    Various Navistar equipment can overheat due to leaking brake fluid, the agency said.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • A Schneider National driver plugs an electric Freightliner eCascadia into a charger.
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    Schneider debuts EV truck charging hub in Southern California

    The site will power the carrier’s Freightliner eCascadia fleet, which is expected to grow to nearly 100 vehicles by the end of the year.

    By • June 13, 2023
  • A Marten Transport tractor-trailer in June 2023 on I-95 in Virginia.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    Marten projects capital expenses will surge

    The carrier's 2023 spend commitments include $164.3 million on new revenue equipment.

    By • June 8, 2023
  • An outside photo of the California State Capitol.
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    The image by Jim Bowen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    California’s AV bill advances as industry, legislators clash on safety issues

    If the proposed law passes, a human operator could need to be onboard heavy-duty trucks in the Golden State until at least Jan. 1, 2029.

    By • June 5, 2023
  • A Freightliner Cascadia truck driving on the road.
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    Courtesy of Daimler Truck
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    Freightliner Cascadia drivers report truck randomly slamming on brakes

    The allegedly faulty system involves 2017–2022 trucks, potentially affecting 250,000 vehicles.

    By • Updated June 6, 2023
  • Two Locomation trucks travel across a bridge in Pittsburgh.
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    The risks and rewards of AV investment by trucking firms

    Success could radically transform an industry, but multiple self-driving tech companies have had to sell assets and drastically cut staff.

    By • June 5, 2023
  • A Werner tractor-trailer on I-95 in Virginia in May 2023.
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    David Taube/Trucking Dive
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    Werner turns to auxiliary power units to help fuel efficiency

    The carrier installed APUs on 50% of its new trucks placed in service in Q1, part of a cost-savings push.

    By • June 1, 2023
  • Tractor-trailers on a highway.
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    Bendix patents tractor-trailer cybersecurity tech

    Tankers and road trains can be especially vulnerable, NMFTA Senior Cybersecurity Research Engineer Ben Gardiner said.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • A North Dakota Department of Transportation autonomous follower truck test on a closed road.
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    Retrieved from North Dakota Department of Transportation.
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    Kratos to deploy more autonomous platooning trucks in Midwest

    Platooning technology is allowing lower-cost entry to the autonomous space, rather than focusing solely on “customers who can afford to buy new trucks,” the defense and tech company says.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • Black smoke from a truck's exhaust is shown near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
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    House passes resolution to halt new EPA heavy-duty trucking emissions rule

    The measure to roll back 2027 model-year standards had already passed the Senate. It is likely headed for a presidential veto.

    By • May 23, 2023
  • A Lion Electric reefer truck.
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    Courtesy of Lion Electric
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    California truck emissions rules appear poised to spread across North America

    EV truck makers Hyliion and Lion Electric believe many states will adopt similar regulations to those drawing industry concerns.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • A Volvo Trucks hydrogen-powered truck.
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    Volvo Trucks tests hydrogen-powered trucks on public roads in Sweden

    The OEM tested the vehicle in the Arctic Circle to see how its fuel cell system performed in icy and cold conditions.

    By • May 16, 2023
  • Old Dominion truck outside a service center
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    Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
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    LTL carriers split over whether to cut capex in soft freight market

    Some are reducing 2023 spending plans, while others forge ahead with their originally announced investments.

    By • May 15, 2023
  • A Heliox electric charging port connects to a Mack Electric heavy-duty vehicle
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    Waste industry braces for ‘bumps and bruises’ in EV rollout as California sets the pace

    Haulers and vehicle manufacturers at WasteExpo said they expect a potential collision between regulation-fueled demand and limited supply of battery-electric trucks. Charging infrastructure is also a growing concern.

    By Jacob Wallace • May 12, 2023
  • A Nikola Tre BEV electric truck in a city.
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    Courtesy of https://nikolamotor.com/newsroom
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    Nikola pauses EV truck production in Arizona

    The move comes as the OEM sells its stake in a joint venture in Europe to focus on the North American market.

    By • May 10, 2023
  • An XPO truck drives in Dallas.
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    XPO orders EV trucks for California

    The order primarily consists of straight trucks as Class A vehicles face mileage and charging infrastructure challenges, said CEO Mario Harik.

    By • May 9, 2023
  • Mary (left) and AnnaLeah (right) capturing themselves on camera outside.
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    10 years after trucking crash killed 2 girls, mother sees hope for change

    Over the years, safety reform has lagged, but companies such as J.B. Hunt and Stoughton Trailers pushed ahead of regulations, the victim-turned-advocate says.

    By • May 5, 2023
  • Walmart Cummins CNG natural gas
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    Provided by Cummins Inc.

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    Walmart, Cummins partner on CNG-powered trucks

    The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040. 

    By • May 2, 2023
  • Kodiak Robotics is developing an autonomous electric truck.
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    Kodiak introduces autonomous electric truck

    A truck envisioned for short-haul and drayage use is helping show the potential of the concept to scale, the tech company says.

    By • May 2, 2023