Month: August 2021

Hino collaborated with Toyota to develop this hydrogen fuel-cell-electric version of its Class 8 truck. Photo: Hino Hino unveiled a hydrogen fuel-cell-electric prototype version of its Class 8 XL8 truck at the 2021 ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Aug. 31. In a pre-show video on Aug. 27 at its Michigan headquarters, company officials explained

Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana’s Golf Coast as a Category 4 storm on Aug. 29. The storm is now a tropical depression. Screenshot: NOAA Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm on Aug. 29, leading to widespread flooding and power outages across the state and shutdowns at major refineries along the

Orange EV, a heavy-duty electric vehicle solutions company, has announced a multi-year agreement with yard management firm Lazer Spot to manufacture and deliver more than 25 EV trucks in 2021 and 2022. Photo: Orange EV Orange EV, a heavy-duty electric vehicle solutions company, has announced a multi-year agreement with Georgia-based Lazer Spot to manufacture and

Heavy Duty Trucking’s annual Fact Book issue is designed to provide a snapshot of the current state of the industry, where it’s been, and where it’s going. These numbers can help you in planning and benchmarking your fleet, and in telling trucking’s story to others. Graphic: HDT Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down spending

NTSB’s Michael Graham, along with talking about collision avoidance technology, also shared preliminary numbers on overall 2020 highway fatalities, which were uup significantly despite fewer vehicles on the road during the pandemic. Photo: Tavits Photography for HDTX Michael Graham is on a personal mission to reduce the number of rear-end crashes. The National Transportation Safety

Heavy Duty Trucking’s annual Fact Book is designed to provide a snapshot of the current state of the industry, where it’s been, and where it’s going. These numbers can help you in planning and benchmarking your fleet, and in telling trucking’s story to others. Graphic: HDT Demand for trucks and trailers has been robust since

NACFE Executive Director Mike Roeth speaks to HDTX attendees about the upcoming Run on Less Electric truck trials beginning on Sept. 2, 2021. Photo: HDT At the Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange (HDTX) Fleet Conference last week in Scotsdale, Arizona, Mike Roeth, executive director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) announced that beginning on

Drivers depend heavily on their brakes but may not always be aware of shortcomings or defects if they never “exercise” their brakes. Regular inspections are critical, but they have to be more than just a glance in the direction of the wheels. Photo: Jim Park Drivers are required to know a few basics about their

Starting in 2023, a dedicated line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, Kentucky, will begin assembling integrated dual fuel cell modules destined for use in hydrogen-powered, heavy-duty commercial trucks. Photo: Toyota After thousands of miles of real-world testing in commercial trucking, Toyota is taking its hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric technology from prototypes to production

ZF and Locomation will collaborate to develop and test the Level 4 capable ReAX steering systems in real-world conditions. Photo: Locomation Autonomous truck technology provider Locomation and ZF have entered an agreement to jointly develop steering units to enhance autonomous truck safety.  Under the terms of the agreement, ZF and Locomation will collaborate to develop and test

Heavy Duty Trucking’s annual Fact Book issue is designed to provide a snapshot of the current state of the industry, where it’s been, and where it’s going. These numbers can help you in planning and benchmarking your fleet, and in telling trucking’s story to others. Graphic: HDT Safety issues are more important to trucking fleets

I have always believed that the basic air-brake training drivers receive in pursuit of a CDL overemphasizes the technical/mechanical side of the brake system while doing little to contextualize brakes as drivers experience them from the driver’s seat. Photo: Jim Park Drivers are an integral link in the brake maintenance chain and thus the vehicle

Heavy Duty Trucking’s annual Fact Book issue is designed to provide a snapshot of the current state of the industry, where it’s been, and where it’s going. These numbers can help you in planning and benchmarking your fleet, and in telling trucking’s story to others. Graphic: HDT “Resilience” has been a buzzword in the logistics

Compared with July 2020, the SA index fell 2.9%, which was the first year-over-year drop since March. Graph: ATA American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.2% in July after falling 2% in June. In July, the index equaled 109.8 compared with 111.1 in June. “Softness in tonnage over the last few months

You make decisions every day that affect your company’s bottom line. When it comes to keeping costs down and extending the life of your fleet, fuel efficiency is a top priority. It helps to get back to the basics and CITGO® knows that what’s under your hood matters. That’s why they’ve developed premium products to

In 2020, more than 4,500 heavy-duty Volvo trucks were imported and delivered to customers in China. In line with the long-term Volvo Group strategy, Volvo Trucks is therefore expanding its business operation in China. Photo: Volvo Volvo Trucks will acquire JMC Heavy Duty Vehicle — a subsidiary of Jiangling Motors Co. with a manufacturing site

Inspectors will compile data on brake hoses/tubing, the focus area for this year’s Brake Safety Week, to submit to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. File Photo: Jim Park Between Aug. 22 and Aug. 28, commercial motor vehicle inspectors will emphasize the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections and removing commercial motor vehicles found to

When the technologies developed under the SuperTruck I (shown) initiative hit the market, they are projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 33% from the 2009 baseline. SuperTruck II demonstrates a further 50% reduction in CO2 emissions, doubling efficiency. Photo: Cummins The Department of Energy recognized the Cummins SuperTruck II team for pioneering research and development

In Cowan’s Regional Driver Incentive Program drivers with both their hazmat endorsement and one year of verifiable experience with their current employer will earn a $20,000 bonus. Photo: Cowan Baltimore-based Cowan Systems announced an incentive program in which newly hired qualified CDL-A drivers can earn $20,000 if they join the company by Oct. 1. In Cowan’s