ACT Research reports September’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, to 31,300 units September’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, to 31,300 units, against a very easy August comp, and were notably higher compared to last September, up 19%. As the opening month of peak order season, seasonal adjustment (SA) lowers September’s SA tally to […]
United Natural Foods, Inc. is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems. UNFI is deploying the trucks and trailers in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California markets, just in time for the peak holiday selling season. UNFI worked with Penske Truck Leasing to […]
New study to inform planning and investment for truck charging infrastructure across thousands of miles of highways in the Northeast National Grid is announcing the kickoff of a landmark study to support the electrification of commercial fleets, mapping out truck charging needs across nearly 3,000 miles of major highways in the U.S. Northeast. Funded by […]
Michelin Energy Flaps are the first standard aerodynamic flaps in the industry Michelin Energy Flaps are now standard specification on Utility Trailers and are now available to all Utility OEM dealers. Michelin has started to roll out the new 24”x28” flap, the first standard aerodynamic flap in the industry, specifically for Utility Trailer chassis. […]
The Open Telematics Framework is a collaboration between numerous companies in the industry and not just a Cummins-focused effort Cummins Inc. announced its collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, Microsoft, and industry partners to release a new and innovative approach to develop telematics software for commercial vehicles. The Open Telematics Framework is being designed to allow […]
“Shell Starship 3.0 demonstrates the power of innovation by incorporating a new natural gas engine complimented by today’s available technologies to help reduce emissions in the road transport industry,” Shell Starship 3.0 has successfully completed a U.S. West Coast demonstration run to once again, showcase the art of the possible for efficiency and carbon reduction […]
