Mack Trucks revealed its all new electric refuse truck during Experience Day at its world headquarters in North Carolina. With its push towards sustainability, putting an electric refuse truck out on the roads seems like a good step toward that goal. Besides being a source of clean energy it also…
There is a lot of talk out there about automated trucks taking over the industry, but there are many factors you don’t hear about that prove truckers are vital to the system. First, truckers do more then just drive the truck. They secure cargo, load the trucks, and provide personal…
If you are a Drivewyze PreClear subscriber you are entitled to the free add-on service of Safety Notifications. This service was recently upgraded to include Mountain Corridors across the United States. For truckers driving through the mountains, this handy notification system will send an alert to your device about upcoming…
In Rosemont, Ill., DHL has opened its Americas Innovation Center. The 28,000 square foot facility exhibits technologies currently used by DHL and is a place where future technologies are developed. This new space is a place where DHL can work with its customers, technology partners, academics, and employees to find…
Next year, Volvo Trucks is bringing its Dynamic Steering system into North America. This system was introduced in Europe in 2013 and reduces steering force by up to 85%. This system and its ease of steering reduces driver fatigue and muscular pain to arms, neck, and shoulders. They are hoping…
Kicking off October 8 and running until October 27, Run on Less Regional is a three-week event where fleets participate in a fuel economy demonstration. 10 fleets, traveling through different climates and geographic areas, will be showcasing technologies in freight efficiency. The ten fleets participating are: C&S Wholesale Grocers, Hirschbach,…
Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are testing automated trucks with SAE Level 4 intent technology on Virginia’s public roads. Currently, all automated runs must have a trained safety driver, who has a CDL, to be on board the truck, along with an engineer. Both are trained and certified by Daimler…
With it’s initial promise of delivery in 2019, now with some issues in production and logistics, the new Tesla semi will be delivered in late 2020. With the highly anticipated wait comes some fun facts about the new all-electric heavy truck. It could deliver a minimum of 1,000 horsepower and…
At its truck assembly plant in Dublin, Va., Volvo Trucks North America is using 3D printing technology to produce fixtures and tools. These printed tools have helped improve quality and precision by being exact copies and eliminating errors. By eliminating errors and streamlining the manufacturing process, this system allows the…
Trevor Milton, the chief executive and founder of Nikola, says hydrogen can power heavy-duty trucks. With hydrogen being the most abundant element in the universe, it makes sense to find a way to use it as a zero-emission fuel. When converted into electricity, its only by-products are heat and water…