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Xos, which makes electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, has signed agreements with FedEx Ground operators to deliver 120 zero-emission electric trucks in five states.
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After years of HDT Editor In Chief Deborah Lockridge reporting on a trend toward more and more vertical integration at truck makers, we’re now seeing the push to zero-emissions and autonomous vehicles turning that on its head. Is collaboration helping the industry?
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Calculating total cost of ownership is not easy — it takes time and a well-rounded understanding of your fleet. By reducing maintenance costs, keeping drivers behind the wheel, and understanding the evolving trends in vehicle technology, fleet managers can get the most out of their assets.
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With driver shortages dominating the news, you might be concerned to roll-out a new safety system like dashcams and video safety. However, there are many reasons that drivers accept - and advocate - for all fleets to install video safety to protect and reward drivers. Download the eBook to hear drivers' stories and share with your team when considering video-safety.
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Applying video telematics to your fleet’s safety strategy can transform the way you manage your drivers and your vehicles. Fleets that have adopted video telematics have seen numerous benefits, including higher driver confidence and fewer accidents.
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What happens when you bring American-made zero-emission trucks to Washington, D.C.? Paccar recently got that chance.
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In Germany, they’ve been testing trucks that get electricity from overhead electric lines, similar to how many trains work. But unlike trains or streetcars, these trucks can also operate on regular roads.
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Beyond simply scanning paper documents to circulate between the parties of a freight transaction, compiling digital load documents provides fleets with reams of useful data.
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President Biden has ordered federal agencies to develop more stringent fuel efficiency, greenhouse gas, and oxides of nitrogen emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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North American Class 8 orders in July were between 25,800 to 26,500 units, virtually unchanged compared to June’s orders.
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McAbee Trucking, which says it was the first USPS-contracted fleet in the U.S. to operate vehicles with propane autogas, announced it's expanding with 20 more propane-powered trucks.
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The Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition is a truck beauty contest for actively working trucks. Check out photos of the decked out trucks from this year's competition.
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Daimler Trucks North America has appointed Mary Aufdemberg, currently general manager and president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing, as GM of product strategy and market development.
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Phillips Connect is partnering with Velociti for installation and post-deployment technology monitoring and repair service for its trailer telematics solutions.
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While inspectors removed 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways during CVSA’s 2021 International Roadcheck, about 84% vehicles had no out-of-service violations.
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Women In Trucking's new mentorship program will to match women drivers new to the industry with experienced women leaders who have achieved long-term successful careers as professional drivers.
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In beta test results of its younger driver assessment tool, the American Transportation Research Institute found that drivers deemed “less safe" exhibited difficulties with cognitive control.
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A white paper from AMPLY Power quantifies the vast cost savings in fuel, health effects, and in the 25 largest U.S. metro areas.
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Intermodal volumes in the second quarter of 2021 logged the largest year-over-year increase since 2010, according to the Intermodal Association of North America.
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Pandemic-related material shortages make it more difficult to get truck parts when needed. Making it even more difficult, fleets are sometimes restricted when it comes to the brand of part they can use as a replacement for a warranty repair, explains Denise Rondini.
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The Heavy Duty Repair Forum, set to take place Sept. 15 and 16 in Cleveland, has opened registration.
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The Kenworth vehicles are available with the 6.9L Paccar PX-7 and 8.9L Paccar PX-9 engines.
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Omnitracs and PrePass Safety Alliance announced a deal that will integrate PrePass weigh station bypass into the Omnitracs One platform.
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