Kenworth’s new on-highway flagship is the T680 Next Generation which improves on the classic Kenworth T680. This new truck comes with a 15-inch Digital Display, Next Gen SmartWheel, LED headlamps, advanced airflow, and advanced driver assistance systems. The new aerodynamics of this truck help save money on fuel due to…
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The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Traveler Information website 511 now has a new feature for truckers. ADOT’s AZ511 (az511.gov) now allows commercial vehicle drivers to plan their routes. This new feature allows truckers to see vehicle restrictions for length and width along with escort requirements. This route planner goes along…
Peterbilt Motors Company has rolled out its newest truck, the Model 579. They have made improvements in aerodynamics, comfort, technology, and other advanced systems. This is Peterbilt’s most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient model thanks to the exterior design, the hood, the new engine, and transmission. This model also comes with a…
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council, the Arkansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Skills Development, and Be Pro Be Proud have developed a new game app to help find new diesel technicians. According to TechForce foundation, there is a shortage of 25,000 diesel technicians throughout the trucking industry….
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the engineering side of building the new Tesla Semi is complete, they are now just waiting on battery cells. Musk does expect that they will have the cell volume needed to continue construction and start rolling these semis out. They could go into…
For its TruckSmart mobile app, TravelCenters of America has come up with a new feature that allows truckers to activate diesel pumps and pay for fuel from their cabs. This new PumpSmart feature is available for UltraONE loyalty members using a commercial payment card. TA plans on adding more features…
Daimler Trucks North America and Portland General Electric are teaming up to create an “Electric Island” in Portland, Oregon. The large charging station will be the first of its kind in the U.S. and will charge medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The “Island” is currently under construction near DTNA’s headquarters in…
A 38-vehicle fleet of Freightliner eCascadias and eM2s have collectively driven over 500,000 miles out there in the real world. This fleet consists of heavy- and medium-duty battery-powered trucks and are providing real-time information for lowering emissions. NFI and Penske Truck Leasing are the major operators with 30 of the…
The trucks running for Tyson Foods will be using a new camera system to replace the rear and side mirrors. The Stoneridge MirrorEye Camera Monitor system will be the mirror replacement on 55 of Tyson’s trucks. This system has been put through a 9-million-mile evaluation period and Tyson is the…
Ohio has teamed up with Pennsylvania and Michigan to allow the running of autonomous trucks on its highways. The autonomous trucking company Locomation made a successful run from Pittsburgh to Detroit. In both trucks, drivers were in control on regular roads, but once they hit the highways, the autonomous platooning…