Falling fuel prices and slightly less unfavorable rates and utilization offset weaker volume in May as market conditions remain weak but stable FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for May showed miniscule m/m improvement to a reading of -3.75 from -3.88 in April, indicating a mildly negative environment for carriers. Falling fuel prices and slightly less unfavorable […]
“The EPA and CARB certifications mark a major milestone in the development of the McNeilus Volterra ZSL refuse vehicle” McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. announces its Volterra™ ZSL™, a fully integrated, zero emission electric refuse collection vehicle, has earned three certifications from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB). […]
First North American Holcim Group company to put all-electric trucks to use in operations Lafarge Canada made a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor […]
Utilizing HPDI™ Technology to Accelerate the Decarbonization Efforts of Global OEM Customers Volvo Group and Westport supplier of advanced alternative fuel delivery systems and components for the global transportation industry, have signed a nonbinding letter of intent to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI™ fuel system technology […]
Diesel technician development program to expand with two new training facilities Love’s Truck Care and Speedco recently celebrated the milestone of 300 diesel technicians to graduate from Love’s Truck Care Academy since the innovative training program launched in April 2022. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience in seven heavy-duty truck systems. “I have […]
“Bollinger Motors has over eight years of experience in developing, producing, and testing all-electric trucks” Bollinger Motors announced the start of its “design validation” pilot builds of the B4 all-electric Class 4 chassis cabs for testing and demonstration. Manufacturing of the pilot vehicles has kicked off in partnership with Roush Industries, Inc. at its facility […]
