LONG BEACH, Calif. — Regional trucking firms should take a good long look at electric trucks, experts in the industry said.
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Kenworth, Toyota Join Forces to Reduce Emissions at California Ports
LOS ANGELES — Kenworth Trucks joined forces with several allies April 22 in the battle against greenhouse gases, unveiling three of 10 Class 8 trucks that will run using hydrogen fuel cells developed by Toyota.
April 23, 2019TruStar Energy Reaches Construction Milestone
TruStar Energy announced it completed construction of its 250th compressed natural gas fueling station, a UPS Inc. facility in Plainfield, Ind.
April 22, 2019Training on Collision Avoidance Tech Is Essential, Industry Experts Say
Training is a critical step when incorporating collision avoidance technology into fleets, according to representatives from the trucking industry.
April 19, 2019Editorial: Earth Day Salute to Cleaner Trucks
The launch of the Nikola Two tractor just days ahead of Earth Day — April 22 — was a fitting and, perhaps, deliberate gesture by the company to spotlight the trucking industry’s progress in improving its level of environmental responsibility.
April 17, 2019FMCSA Grants SmartDrive Five-Year Exemption Regarding ADAS Camera Placement
Federal trucking regulators on April 15 granted SmartDrive System Inc. a five-year exemption to allow an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) camera to be mounted lower on truck windshields than currently is permitted.
April 16, 2019Stanadyne Buys Pure Power Technologies
Stanadyne has acquired Pure Power Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers headquartered in Columbia, S.C.
April 12, 2019Bridgestone Adds Ecopia Steer Tire
Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced the launch of its Bridgestone R284 Ecopia steer tire, which is designed for improved fuel economy, enhanced treadwear and is SmartWay-certified for low rolling resistance.
April 12, 2019Editorial: Keeping Up With the ‘Hands’ of Time
The notion of being a “hands-on” worker still carries weight in professional circles. Increasingly, though, some of the things that once were decidedly “hands-on” are becoming much more “hands-off” thanks to the march of technological innovation.
April 11, 2019Prognostics Takes Shape as the Future of Truck Repair
Condition-based maintenance is coming to commercial vehicles, and bringing with it transformative possibilities to expand real-time operational insights, foster an improved warranty process and, perhaps, accelerate sales of replacement parts, experts said.
April 11, 2019