Trailer telematics and sensor technology continue to advance, and providers said they’re offering much more than simple track-and-trace applications.
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Fuel Efficiency Is the Main Goal in Trailer Aerodynamics
When trailer aerodynamics produce better fuel efficiency, the reward for truck fleets can be substantial, and success is measured by miles per gallon.
Trailer OEMs Work to Keep Up With Supply, Labor Demands
Trailer manufacturers are “eating backlog” now that market demand has normalized and supply chain disruptions have abated after the pandemic. But some components are still in short supply.
Teens Impress PennDOT With Truck Parking Challenge Solution
Two teens from Lenape Technical School are helping the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation come with a solution to the truck parking problem.
Cruise to Begin Testing Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Cruise in October will begin testing what it says is “the world’s first purpose-built, wheelchair accessible, self-driving vehicle.”
Factory Output Rises Slightly, Limited by Auto Production
Production at U.S, factories barely rose in August as a drop in motor vehicle assemblies masked a rebound in output of other consumer goods and business equipment.
Workers Are on Strike at All 3 Detroit Automakers
DETROIT — About 13,000 U.S. auto workers went on strike Sept. 15 after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands and what Detroit’s three automakers are willing to pay.
Senate, House Differ on FY24 Funding Bills
With federal funding authority expiring at the end of the month, congressional leaders have yet to finalize their fiscal 2024 legislation.
Nikola FCEV Truck Deliveries to Start Before End of September
The first deliveries of Nikola’s hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 truck are set to begin as early as late September, CEO Steve Girsky said Sept. 13.
Explosion at Union Pacific Railyard Prompts Evacuations
An explosion inside a container at a Union Pacific railyard prompted evacuations in western Nebraska on Sept. 14 because of the toxic smoke generated when one of the chemicals caught fire.