Author: Vitaliy Dadalyan

Mack Trucks predicts stronger long-haul segment

OEM boosts its 2017 Class 8 sales forecast to 225,000 units, sees more truck buying from smaller and medium fleets.

ATLANTA. Hot on the heels of the unveiling of its new axle back Class 8 tractor, the Anthem, Mack Trucks is predicting a sales uptick in the long-haul market to stretch out for the next two years here at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show.

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Automated trucks and the role of the commercial driver

ATA's Cammisa explained autonomous technologies will be implemented to make truck drivers safer and more productive.

ATLANTA. In a world where trucks are able to fully drive themselves, there still will be a role for the commercial driver. But that role is going to change.

Michael Cammisa, vice president of safety policy, connectivity and technology, for the American Trucking Assns., discussed technology, policy and businesses perspectives as they relate to driving change in automated trucking during TU-Automotive's Connected Fleets conference here in Atlanta.

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NACV: A First Look

The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show held in Atlanta, GA, is a venue touted for bringing together all of the major truck, trailer, and component manufacturers that serve the trucking industry – providing fleet owners and managers the opportunity to check out new products and technologies along with upgrades to current stock. Here's an initial look at this new industry venue. (All photos: Sean Kilcarr/Fleet Owner)

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