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Wells Fargo, ACT Research experts forecast economy for 2023
Experts from Wells Fargo and ACT Research offer their analysis of the American economy and its impact on the trucking sector for 2023 and beyond. Read more on TPS. → Read More
Safety Aspects for Electric Vehicles recommended practice in development
ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council is working to develop a recommended practice for technician safety procedures around battery electric trucks. Read more on TPS. → Read More
SOLD! panelists debate the heavy-duty powertrains of the future
The heavy-duty powertrains of the future were the focus during an engaging discussion with OEMs and service experts during SOLD! 2023. Read more on TPS. → Read More
FTR's Eric Starks speaks at 2022 NTDA Convention
FTR CEO ahd Chairman Eric Starks provided an economic and trailer industry update at the 2022 NTDA Convention in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read more on TPS. → Read More
Cummins says agnostic engines will increase sales opportunities, reduce maintenance complexity
Cummins releases more information about its agnostic engine platform, which it hopes to bring to market in 2024. Read more on TPS. → Read More
Mack and Volvo expand technician training center
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks have opened a new joint training center of nearly 15,000 sq.-ft., in suburban Chicago. Read more on TPS. → Read More
SAF-Holland makes offer to acquire Haldex
SAF-Holland Wednesday announced a public cash offer to acquire Haldex for 3.2 billion Swedish Krona ($325 million). Read more on TPS. → Read More
How regenerative braking works in commercial trucks and trailers
Regenerative braking will become commonplace in hybrid and electric commercial trucks. Here's how it works. Read more on TPS. → Read More
Cummins' CEO details trucking's path to zero carbon emissions
Cummins' Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger detailed how and why trucking needs to push for zero emissions at the 2022 TRALA Annual Meeting. Read more on TPS. → Read More
How leasing companies are responding to increased customer demand
Truck rental and leasing companies share how they are managing increased customer demand without an influx of new equipment. Read more on TPS. → Read More
Hyundai Translead adds open-platform smart trailer solution
Hyundai Translead debuted its open-platform smart trailer solution, HT LinkSense, Tuesday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting in Cleveland. → Read More
Clarience commits to enhancing energy efficiency for EV electrical systems
Clarience Technologies on Tuesday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting in Cleveland introduced a company-wide initiative to develop more energy-efficient lighting solutions to extend the range of electric vehicles (EVs). → Read More
Drōv Technologies debuts comprehensive smart trailer solution
Drōv Technologies, a technology leader in the smart truck and trailer movement, together with Stoughton Trailer introduced its comprehensive smart trailer solution Tuesday during ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting in Cleveland. → Read More
TMC task force building RP for electric vehicle tech training
TMC has started development of a recommended practice for electric vehicle technician training that hopes to include guidance regarding battery service, testing, charging, shipping and handling, tool requirements and more. → Read More
Cooperation, communication imperative for improved shop scheduling
Want to get your truck out of the shop and back on the road faster? The panelists at Tuesday’s tech session at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta say it’s possible. There’s no way to totally eliminate service lag times, but with open communication, honesty and information sharing, fleets and their […] → Read More
ATA's Spear reiterates priorities during TMC speech
American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear offered a short but fiery speech on ATA’s priorities in the year ahead during the Fleet Operator’s Forum at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting Monday in Atlanta. With a presidential election looming in the fall, Spear said ATA cannot take its foot of […] → Read More
vHub introduces trailer movement and sharing marketplace
A new trailer positioning solution was introduced to the trucking industry at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting Sunday in Atlanta with the introduction of the vHub trailer repositioning and sharing marketplace. Designed for private fleets, for-hire carriers, trailer rental companies, and OEMs, Vice President Francis Roy says vHub was founded by assed-based […] → Read More
Alcoa releases new lighter weight Ultra wheel
Alcoa Wheels on Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta expanded its truck wheel portfolio with the next generation Alcoa Ultra ONE 22.5 in. by 8.25 in. wheel. Alcoa’s Director of Engineering Mike Baird says the 39-lb. wheel, affectionally named and available under part number ULT39, is now the lightest […] → Read More
FlowBelow named Volvo factory option; now available through Alliance Parts
FlowBelow Aero Inc. announced Sunday at ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta that its products are now a factory option for new Volvo Trucks and have been added to the Alliance Parts product catalog. Regarding the Volvo agreement, FlowBelow says its products have been available for Volvo truck models through the aftermarket […] → Read More
Experts agree economic recession not imminent but 'concern' mounts
The Federal Reserve and certain economists don’t see many headwinds on the horizon to predict that an economic downswing will happen any time soon. → Read More