Category: Cab, Trailer & Body New

Plus Completes Successful Test of Semi-Autonomous Trucks with Partners DSV, dm-drogerie markt, and IVECO

Plus Completes Successful Test of Semi-Autonomous Trucks with Partners DSV, dm-drogerie markt, and IVECO

| May 20, 2025

Program Paves the Way for a Future Pilot With Fully Autonomous Trucks Plus, an AI-first autonomous trucking software company, recently successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with DSV, dm, and IVECO. A multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed by Plus and IVECO was concluded with a real-world test. The project results […]

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Uber Freight launches dedicated tours to give carriers more control

Uber Freight launches dedicated tours to give carriers more control

| March 26, 2025

Powerloop program, dedicated tours optimize multiple loads into high-utilization routes—helping carriers run more efficiently and earn more without being locked into traditional contracts For carriers, and owner-operators in particular, steady earnings depend on consistent, high-quality freight. But securing both while maintaining flexibility can be a challenge. In soft markets, fluctuating load availability and unpredictable rates […]

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R&M Trucking Takes Delivery of First Volvo VNR Electric Truck as First Volvo on Demand Customer 

R&M Trucking Takes Delivery of First Volvo VNR Electric Truck as First Volvo on Demand Customer 

| March 26, 2025

Volvo on Demand is a highly flexible, Truck-as-a-Service subscription initiative, designed to drive the adoption of zero-tailpipe emission technology by removing large upfront capital investments Volvo on Demand is an innovative and highly customizable Truck-as-a-Service initiative from Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services (VFS). The service is designed to simplify the acquisition process for battery-electric trucks, reducing […]

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Spot Market Insights: Van Spot Rates Decline While Flatbed Rates Rise

Spot Market Insights: Van Spot Rates Decline While Flatbed Rates Rise

| March 4, 2025

Market Demand Index rose to 85.4 – its strongest level in seven weeks – due principally to flatbed Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended February 28 showed that broker-posted spot rates for dry van and refrigerated equipment resumed their mostly seasonal declines after a single week of increases. Refrigerated spot rates […]

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Volvo Trucks biggest in electric trucks in Europe and North America

Volvo Trucks biggest in electric trucks in Europe and North America

| March 4, 2025

Volvo Trucks is the leader in the heavy electric truck segment (16 tonnes and above) in Europe for the fifth year in a row. The company had a segment share of 47% at the end of 2024 and 1,970 electric Volvo trucks were registered in Europe during the year. The top five markets for Volvo’s […]

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Mack Defense Receives Order for Trucks for the U.S. Army M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program

Mack Defense Receives Order for Trucks for the U.S. Army M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program

| January 27, 2025

The Mack Granite HDT model features advanced technology including ABS, modern control interfaces for user-friendly operation, and active safety systems Mack Defense announced that the U.S. military has ordered 103 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The additional vehicles are part of the previously announced firm-fixed price $296 million contract over seven years that […]

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