25 Sep Volvo Sees Growth in 2018, Especially With VNR ATLANTA — Volvo Trucks North America is preparing for expected heavy-duty sales growth in 2018, and two trucks introduced earlier this year, the new VNR and the remodeled VNL, will be its main warhorses. Read more...
25 Sep Empire Petroleum Extends Network Empire Petroleum Partners purchases 70 Corner Store convenience store properties and fuel stations in six states from Circle K Stores Inc. and CST Brands Inc. Read more...
25 Sep Hyliion Receives $21 million to Fund Production of E-Axle Hyliion has received $21 million to fund production and technology development for its electric drive axle for Class 8 commercial vehicles, the company announced Sept. 20. Read more...
25 Sep Old Dominion Cuts the Ribbon on 8th Illinois Location Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. officially cut the ribbon on its eighth service center in Illinois on Sept. 21, occupied with 117 employees and 103 doors at the cross dock. Read more...
25 Sep Daimler Trucks Outlines Vision for Electric Vehicles, Platooning, Connectivity ATLANTA — Daimler Trucks North America outlined its vision for electric trucks and platooning and showcased its latest advances in active safety and connectivity in the first press conference held by a truck manufacturer here at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show. Read more...
25 Sep ScanTech Prepares to Open Food Treatment Facility ScanTech Sciences Inc. announced that it will partner with Freight Handlers Inc. to staff and operate the company’s first electronic cold-pasteurization food treatment center in McAllen, Texas. Read more...
25 Sep Crossword Puzzle Solution September 25, 2017 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 25, 2017 print edition. Read more...
25 Sep Nikola Taps Bosch for eAxle, Other Key Components Nikola Motor Co. announced Bosch Group will play a key role in supplying powertrain components for its over-the-road and day cab Class 8 hydrogen-electric trucks, which are scheduled to come to market in 2021. Read more...
25 Sep Safety, Productivity to Improve With Proliferation of Autonomous Trucks, Executives Say ATLANTA — Advancements in the technology facilitating autonomous trucks will enhance safety and productivity across the freight sector, two executives helping to drive the issue said at the Connected Fleets USA conference Sept. 25. Read more...
25 Sep App Aims to Increase Communication in Intermodal Industry Paul Burgoyne has been in the transportation industry for 25 years, and the Poland, Ohio resident knows the ins and outs of the industry, and its problems. Read more...