Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

Volvo Trucks scores five stars in independent safety test

| November 21, 2024

“This is proof of our consistent efforts in safety developments to go beyond what is required by legislation, towards our vision of zero accidents involving our trucks”, says Anna Wrige Berling, Volvo Trucks The European consumer test organization Euro NCAP has for the first time ever assessed the safety of heavy-duty trucks. Volvo’s best-selling models, […]

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The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities launch testing of long-range electric freight trucks along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway

The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities launch testing of long-range electric freight trucks along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway

| November 21, 2024

 The first phase of this joint action project includes Amazon, Ashok Leyland, Billion-E, and ChargeZone The Climate Pledge and C40 Cities announce a first-of-its-kind collaborative demonstration project in India – the initial phase of testing electric vehicle (EV) trucks along the 350-kilometre Bengaluru-Chennai highway corridor.  The trucks will transport commercial loads along the corridor, analysing […]

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Merchants Fleet Survey Reveals AI to Have a Huge Role in 2024 Holiday Deliveries

Merchants Fleet Survey Reveals AI to Have a Huge Role in 2024 Holiday Deliveries

| November 21, 2024

The survey found that AI’s data-driven capabilities are expected to streamline operations and decision-making, with 67% of leaders identifying supply chain optimization as a primary benefit As holiday season demand ramps up, a recent survey commissioned by Merchants Fleet found more than half of fleet decision-makers citing supply chain disruptions as a top concern. However, […]

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Performance Food Group Selects Trimble as Premier Fleet Management Provider

Performance Food Group Selects Trimble as Premier Fleet Management Provider

| November 21, 2024

Performance Food Group migrates 100 percent of its fleet management business to Trimble Instinct, doubling Trimble-serviced trucks Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced that Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE:PFGC), one of North America’s largest food and foodservice distribution companies, has selected Trimble, as its premier fleet management provider — servicing 100 percent of PFG’s fleet business and doubling the number of […]

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Truckstop Introduces Risk Factors Advanced

Truckstop Introduces Risk Factors Advanced

| November 19, 2024

Designed for brokers that need a trusted, comprehensive carrier vetting solution that works at the speed of fraud  In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23), Truckstop introduced Risk Factors Advanced, the ideal carrier vetting solution that serves as the first line of defense for a growing enterprise business that requires more automation and sophistication. Previously announced Risk […]

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Nuro Goes Driverless in Three Cities, Advances Capabilities of the Nuro Driver

Nuro Goes Driverless in Three Cities, Advances Capabilities of the Nuro Driver

| November 19, 2024

Mature, capable, and road-tested, the AI-first Nuro Driver system provides automotive manufacturers and mobility companies with foundational technology for transporting people and goods  Nuro, a leader in autonomous driving technology, announced a significant expansion of its L4 driverless capabilities using zero-occupant vehicles, powered by the AI-enabled Nuro Driver™ system. This expansion—covering multiple cities in two […]

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