Although Uber Technologies Inc. recently halted its self-driving truck program, the ride-hailing pioneer is doubling down on its Uber Freight load-matching business and announced that Otto co-founder and former Uber executive Lior Ron will rejoin the c…
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Tire Safety Starts With the Pre-Trip Inspection
Ensuring that thorough tire inspections are part of every pre-trip checklist can extend tire life and help ensure that truck drivers make it to their destinations safely, tire experts said.
Former Grand Champions Battle Longtime Competitors at NTDC
In a few days, Michael Bills, a 26-year veteran of FedEx Express, will jump in a straight truck at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, for a shot to become the country’s top trucker at the 81st annual National Truck Driving Championships.
Elon Musk Considers Taking Tesla Private
Elon Musk said he’s considering taking Tesla Inc. private in a radical step that would ease pressure on the money-losing automaker.
Nikola Raises $100 Million in August
Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola Motor Co. announced it has quickly raised $100 million of a planned $200 million in C-round funding as it accelerates the scale of its operations.
Kenworth Sales Co. relocates to bigger Nevada facility
The location features a 20,000-square-foot building with a more than 6,500-square-foot parts department offering a large inventory as well as delivery throughout the greater Elko County area.
New models '19: Light
Cue up an old Beach Boys song and wax that surfboard; there’s a huge wave of activity coming on in commercial vehicles across Class 1-8. No surprise, with sales of trucks and vans doing well for some time—particularly pickups and larger vans—and incr
New models '19: Light
Cue up an old Beach Boys song and wax that surfboard; there’s a huge wave of activity coming on in commercial vehicles across Classes 1-8. No surprise, with sales of trucks and vans doing well for some time—particularly pickups and larger vans—and in
Dupré wins Texas safety award
The award was in cooperation with the American Trucking Association presented by Great West Casualty.
New Firestone tire features 'aggressive traction' for on/off-highway
Engineered for durable, long-lasting performance in high-scrub and high-traction applications, Bridgestone says the Firestone FD711 tire offers solid grip, long wear and enhanced retread capability.