The retooled Volvo VNL family of highway tractors built by Volvo Trucks North America, which the OEM originally unveiled back in July, incorporates many subtle design changes indicative of a more driver-focused mentality by the truck manufacturing indu…
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Fuel shortages, crop losses among concerns as Hurricane Irma batters Florida
Recovery efforts already taking shape
Even as Hurricane Irma was still working its way north through Florida, reports of widespread destruction were beginning to emerge, a…
Former AASHTO president nominated to be head of FHWA
Trump administration taps Paul Trombino III, former director of the Iowa department of transportation, to take over the Federal Highway Administration.
Paul Trombino III &…
Rotary Lift expands mobile column lift line-up
Rotary now offers mobile columns with 13,000-, 14,000-, 18,000- and 18,800-lb. capacity.
Rotary Lift announced it has introduced the Mach 14 Flex powered by RedFire, a wir…
Broughton named chief market strategist for TransRisk
TransRisk announced it has added transportation markets leader Donald Broughton to its team. Broughton, founder and principal of Broughton Capital, has been named TransRisk’s chief market strategist. He will provide ongoing market commentary an…
Swift stockholders approve Knight merger
Swift Transportation Company announced that its stockholders approved a merger with Knight Transportation Inc. during a recent special meeting.
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Volvo VNL ride and drive
Journalists recently got a chance to pilot or ride shotgun in six pre-production units of the revamped VNL family of tractors built by Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA), which the OEM originally unveiled back in July. They included a high-roof VNL 860 …
Volvo: Timing could not be better for VNL introduction
OEM says resurgence in Class 8 orders combined with predicted long-haul sector growth dovetails well with VNL model reboot.
GREESNBORO, NC. A sustained surge in Class 8 or…
Volvo: Timing could not be better for VNL introduction
OEM says resurgence in Class 8 orders combined with predicted long-haul sector growth dovetails well with VNL model reboot.
GREESNBORO, NC. A sustained surge in Class 8 or…
Love’s provides $1 million for Harvey assistance
In response to devastation and widespread flooding caused by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey, Love’s Travel Stops announced it is giving a total of $1 million to help with mid- to long-term relief and recovery efforts.
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