Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

US Commercial Vehicle Market Grew 14 percent in 2023, according to S&P Global Mobility

US Commercial Vehicle Market Grew 14 percent in 2023, according to S&P Global Mobility

| March 3, 2024

Fueled by the resurgence of the rental and leasing industry, US commercial vehicle registrations (GVW 1-8) rose 14% in 2023 compared to 2022 Fueled by the resurgence of the rental and leasing industry, US commercial vehicle registrations (GVW 1-8) rose 14% in 2023 compared to 2022, with more than 1.6 million commercial vehicles registered in […]

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Kodiak Partners with Martin Brower to Autonomously Move Freight for Quick Service Restaurants

Kodiak Partners with Martin Brower to Autonomously Move Freight for Quick Service Restaurants

| March 3, 2024

Martin Brower and Kodiak are using autonomous vehicles to haul quick service restaurant food between Dallas and Oklahoma City eight times per week  Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading autonomous trucking company, and The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C., a global leader in supply chain solutions, announced that the companies are working together to autonomously deliver time-critical refrigerated freight for quick service restaurants eight times […]

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Powerfleet and MiX Telematics Receive Shareholder Approval for Proposed Business Combination

Powerfleet and MiX Telematics Receive Shareholder Approval for Proposed Business Combination

| February 28, 2024

The transaction is expected to close the first week of April 2024, subject to the satisfaction of remaining customary conditions  Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWFL) and MiX Telematics Limited (NYSE: MIXT, JSE: MIX) announced they have received shareholder approval on the proposals related to the previously announced business combination between the parties. The transaction is expected to close the first […]

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Range Energy Announces $23.5 Million Financing to Accelerate On-Road Decarbonization with Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

Range Energy Announces $23.5 Million Financing to Accelerate On-Road Decarbonization with Electric Powered Commercial Trailers

| February 28, 2024

Led by Trousdale Ventures, fresh funding enables customer pilot rollout and full-scale production preparation as Range eases the electric transition for fleet owners and operators Range Energy hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, announced $23.5 million in new funding led by Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, R7, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Range will […]

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Western Express selects Motive to take its safety culture and driver training to new heights

Western Express selects Motive to take its safety culture and driver training to new heights

| February 28, 2024

Motive’s industry-leading AI Dashcam is being deployed in Western Express’ fleet of over 3,600 vehicles Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, announced that Western Express has chosen the company as its partner to provide fully integrated fleet management and safety solutions for its fleet of over 3,600 vehicles. Western Express will utilize Motive’s AI Dashcam to prevent […]

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Stoneridge Launching MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System with Volvo Trucks on Global Heavy-Duty Truck Platforms

Stoneridge Launching MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System with Volvo Trucks on Global Heavy-Duty Truck Platforms

| February 28, 2024

Industry-leading vision system technology to be featured on FH Aero, All-New VNL models Stoneridge Inc. announced its MirrorEye® Camera Monitor System will launch on Volvo’s all-new heavy-duty truck platforms. The system will be featured on the Volvo FH Aero in Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa and the All-New VNL in North America. Volvo’s new, energy efficient models are designed to reduce CO2 emissions, […]

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