California’s Air Resources Board has released a new standard on truck manufacturing, stating that half of all medium and heavy-duty truck sales in the state need to be zero-emission. This ambitious proposed regulation created a lot of discussion from critics. Some are calling it unrealistic and some are in full…
By giving drivers an electric approach to staying comfortable in their trucks instead of idling, Schnieder is saving money and helping do their part against emissions. Schnieder is participating in Salt River Project’s Truck Stop and Fleet Electrification rebate program which includes 20 Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) parking spots at…
As a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty lighting, Optronics International is now making customizable LED vehicle lighting. You can get integrated graphics on your stop, tail, and turn lamps. With its GloLight technology, Optronics can turn complex graphics into fully functioning vehicle lamps. These will be on display for the first…
Over 300 OOIDA employees gathering outside the headquarters to pay tribute to Jim Johnston with an unveiling of a memorial plaque. Johnston was the president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association for over 43 years and was an advocating voice for professional truckers everywhere. The plaque is a bronze bas…
During Teen Driver Safety Week in Greeley, Nebraska, students of Central Valley school are learning to respect big trucks on the road. By allowing the students to climb into the cab of a truck, they can see what a driver sees and can’t see. A lot of parents of the…
Starting in February of 2020, the lowest legal age to obtain a commercial driver’s license will go from 21 to 18. This is another path for people to take when choosing a career, and the industry could desperately use more drivers. This new lower age is a good way for…
The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) has partnered with CDL Meals to bring healthier meals to drivers. CDL Meals offers chef-made organic meals to those on the road who want to lead a healthier lifestyle and get away from gas station fast food. The AAOO is a nationwide organization…
FreightWaves has announced the winners of its FreightTech100 for 2020. The news-providing leader in the industry highlights companies who are changing how this industry runs in exciting and innovative ways. Among the companies on the list, there are 30 first-timers and 70 returning. From here, the 100 will be whittled…
Hyundai Motor has revealed a rendered image of its new concept hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric truck. The HDC-6 NEPTUNE concept will be debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. During the show, Hyundai will also debut a concept refrigerated trailer titled, HT Nitro ThermoTech. The company has…
The First Gear Skid School in Brighton, Colorado, is here to teach truckers how to drive on snow and ice when there is no snow or ice. With a computer onboard and a hydraulics system hooked up, they can raise the truck to simulate a loss of traction and get…