Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has purchased Raben Tire Company and has expanded its presence in the Midwest. Raben is one of the largest tire companies in the Midwest with over 30 commercial tire and service locations and plants. With Raben’s commercial and consumer products, along with their commercial vehicle…
Design Interactive has introduced its Remote Collaboration Video Calling as part of its Augmentor system. This is an augmented reality training solution for technicians in the trucking industry. Technicians can contact each other with problems and see the necessary procedures and solutions executed in real time. This system will help…
Nikola partnered up with Iveco and have unveiled the TRE, a prototype of their electric truck. The 720 kWh battery gives 644 hp and can run 248 miles. The TRE comes with a new infotainment system that integrates the bulk of the vehicle’s functions including climate control, a 360-degree camera…
We all know how bad traffic congestion can be in Texas, especially around the Houston area, and now we have a list to help us out. The link below will bring you to a map and a list of the most congested roads in Texas. It also shows the rankings…
A study done by the ICF for the California Electric Transportation Coalition and the Natural Resources Defense Council shows that electric trucks are the way to go in this industry for three reasons. The first is that they will be more cost-efficient in the future. As the cost of battery…
Comfort Motion Global has been working with commercial vehicle suppliers and carriers to deliver its Motion Seating Technology to commercial vehicles. With driver fatigue being brought into the spotlight more and more these days, Comfort Motion Global wants to help find a solution. This new proprietary motion seat technology gives…
Build a customer Freightliner M2 106 medium-duty truck using Daimler Trucks North America LLC’s new online configurator tool. This step-by-step program gives you different options for your truck and you can see how the end results look before it’s done. Some of the options include mirrors, interior seating, box type,…
Over 65 new officially-licensed items have been added to the 2020 Kenworth Merchandise Collection. Some of the items include a jacket, a hoodie, a tumbler, and some hats. Click the link below to read the full list and find out how to purchase this merchandise. Read the full press release.
FreightWaves Passport is a new platform offering continuous education and in-depth research, among other things. The new team is set to launch more research projects and reports. When you become a member you have access to discounts for FreightWave events, proprietary research about the trucking industry, a quarterly magazine, and…
It is once again the time of year when shoppers go a little crazy and goods are more in demand when compared to the rest of the year. Being prepared with a plan is a good idea when it comes to working with logistics companies. Know what products are in…