Truck maker Scania said Europe’s truck manufacturers have presented a detailed timeline of steps leading up to the introduction of convoys of semi-automated trucks on Europe’s motorways before 2025. At the same time, similar U.S. efforts are emerging.
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Strick to Add Its Own Features to Trailers to Comply With Phase 2 GHG Mandates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Strick Trailers will begin offering trailers that it has loaded with features that comply with Phase 2 greenhouse gas mandates intended to make trailers more fuel-efficient.
June 19, 2017Carriers, Shippers View Drop and Hook as Improvement in Operational Efficiency
Shippers and carriers sometimes might disagree on fair rates, settlement schedules or detention charges. But there is one freight-hauling technique that wins kudos from both sides: drop and hook. It sounds easy — and it can be — if the timing is right, experts said.
June 19, 2017Georgetown Rail Colloquium Highlights Health of Rail, Ongoing Viability of Trucking
Several speakers at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business' "The Economics and Regulation of the Freight Rail Industry" colloquium addressed various aspects of railroad and other transportation industries June 16.
June 16, 2017Autonomous Vehicles in Nevada Roll Forward With New Legislation
Nevada displayed its dedication to refining autonomous vehicles, with the passage of and signing of Assembly Bill 69, industry officials said.
June 20, 2017US Xpress to Make SmartTruck Feature Standard on 2017 Trailer Builds
SmartTruck announced truckload carrier U.S. Xpress will include its fuel-saving TopKit Aero System on all its trailer builds in 2017.
June 20, 2017Strick to Add Its Own Features to Trailers to Comply With Phase 2 GHG Mandates
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Strick Trailers will begin offering trailers that it has loaded with features that comply with Phase 2 greenhouse gas mandates intended to make trailers more fuel-efficient.
June 19, 2017Carriers, Shippers View Drop and Hook as Improvement in Operational Efficiency
Shippers and carriers sometimes might disagree on fair rates, settlement schedules or detention charges. But there is one freight-hauling technique that wins kudos from both sides: drop and hook. It sounds easy — and it can be — if the timing is right, experts said.
June 19, 2017Crete Tells Drivers They Can Drive 65
Crete Carrier Corp. will allow drivers to travel up to 65 mph on cruise control, up from the 62 mph limit previously in place.
June 16, 2017Trailer Orders Continue to Climb, Approach 18,000 in May
Trailer orders pushed toward 18,000 in May, rising 24% and exceeding expectations, ACT Research Co. reported.
June 14, 2017