Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrifying Trucking: $1 Trillion Needed for Infrastructure

The trucking industry transitioning to full electrification would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investments, a new study revealed March 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
Business, Technology

Trucking Stakeholders Rally for Better Asset Management Data

NEW ORLEANS — Trucking maintenance stakeholders called for better methods to organize asset management data during the 2024 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 14, 2024
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Sales Hit Fourth Month of Gains in February

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks increased 13.5% year-over-year in February, marking a fourth consecutive month of positive gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 13, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales Continue Downward Trend in February

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February continued a trend of year-over-year declines, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 13, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Showcases New Asset Management Platform With Tico

NEW ORLEANS — Decisiv showcased the new asset management platform it created as part of an ongoing partnership with terminal tractor maker Tico Manufacturing on March 6 at TMC 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Show Second Straight Gain in February

North American Class 8 truck orders increased year-over-year for the second month in a row during February, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

SuperTruck Project Propels Real-World Gains, OEMs Say

NEW ORLEANS — Participants in the SuperTruck program detailed how the initiative has propelled development of technologies that advance efficiency improvements for everyday trucks.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Unveils New Tire Management and Self-Inflator System

NEW ORLEANS — Aperia Technologies introduced a new connected tire monitoring and self-inflation system that can be deployed on both medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as trailers.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Grote, Stoneridge Showcase Smart Trailer Tech

NEW ORLEANS — Component and technology supplier Grote Industries showcased its connected trailer system with an added rearview camera at TMC 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Bundles Diagnostics Data With Nexiq Software

NEW ORLEANS — Maintenance shop technology provider Mitchell 1 has partnered with Nexiq Technologies to offer a one-stop diagnostic information resource for the truck service industry.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 4, 2024