Always on the move
As winters become more unpredictable, it should behoove drivers to take extra precautions against freezing to death in a snowbank. We all remember the impact of the so-called “polar vortex” of late December 2022. It brought five days of record-cold temperatures and snowfall. On Dec. 24, 110 million people across 36 states were subject to […]
The fifth generation of the Freightliner Cascadia has been introduced, featuring new Detroit Assurance safety capabilities, a cleaner electrical architecture, and aero improvements said to improve fuel economy by 1.9%. Since the truck’s introduction in 2007, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has sold more than 1 million Freightliner Cascadias across the four generations that preceded […]
As summer yields inexorably to autumn and later, winter, that most common and familiar commodity we call water takes on a sinister edge. Ice is great in a cool drink, or for skating. It’s not so much fun when it bungs up your air lines and starves your brakes of stopping power. Even if you […]
As summer winds down, here’s a quick rewind of the biggest trucking stories from the summer of 2024: Major Truck Recall A massive recall hit Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, and Western Star trucks due to experimental steering components that could fail, causing drivers to lose control. Fleets have been issued a “Do Not Drive” warning […]
A recent Driver Compensation Study shows that despite a challenging freight market, driver wages are on the rise post-pandemic. The study, which surveyed over 120 fleets and thousands of drivers, revealed key findings: Truckload drivers earned a median of $76,420 in 2023, marking a 10% increase from 2021. Linehaul LTL drivers earned a median of […]
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Freightliner now offers a factory-installed Backup Alert System on its Plus-series vocational trucks! ✨ Features: 7-inch touchscreen display Backup camera Reverse proximity sensor Perfect for drivers navigating crowded urban areas, tight loading docks, or busy job sites! 🛠 Benefits: Added rear visibility No downtime or cab degradation for third-party installation Peace of mind for drivers […]
Drivers can opt for three different view layouts with the Peterbilt DVS-M system: Traditional, Panoramic or Expanded. Photo: Peterbilt Peterbilt has announced the introduction of its new Digital Vision System-Mirrors (DVS-M). The new rear-view camera system is available as an option on Model 579 and Model 567 trucks. The new system has been designed to maximize driver visibility and safety, […]
FirstElement Fuels has opened the world’s first large-scale hydrogen fueling station for heavy trucks. Located near the Port of Oakland, the station has capacity to fill 200 trucks a day in as little as 10 minutes per truck. There are 30 Hyundai Xcient trucks using the fueling station currently, as well as other Nikola hydrogen […]
Found everywhere from smartphones to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries could revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry. Their higher energy density (more power per unit space), lighter weight, and discharge/charge characteristics compared to lead-acid batteries have optimized performance and reduced environmental impact in other sectors. They have the potential to do the same for heavy-duty trucking. How […]
