By Jim Park After a record-breaking year for truck manufacturing in 2018, global truck maker Daimler Trucks expects to see some moderation in overall economic growth in the U.S. through the second half of the year, along with a corresponding normalization in commercial vehicle sales figures. …read more Source:: Trucking Info
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Established and emerging manufacturers alike are racing to bring some form of battery-electric vehicles or fuel cells to North America, with several introducing all-important test fleets during 2019. …read more Source:: Todays Trucking
By Deborah Lockridge Daimler showed off Level 2 automation in its Freightliner new Cascadia for 2020. The company also announced its break from platooning development and that it’s targeting Level 4 autonomous trucks. Here’s what Daimler Trucks chief Martin Daum had to say about the company’s future plans. …read more Source:: Trucking Info
By Aaron Marsh Volvo Group’s announcement this week of its investment in an electric vehicle charging systems developer is, on its surface, routine enough. It also highlights key EV tech and thinking that just might alter the landscape of potential for electric trucks and other vehicles and equipment. …read more Source:: Fleet Owner
By Jim Park Wheel bearing adjustment can be a finicky process with uncertain results unless procedures are followed to the letter. There are simpler and less time-consuming ways to achieve better results. …read more Source:: Trucking Info
SambaSafety has introduced Qorta, a national driver monitoring platform that offers federal and state safety data on drivers and combines it with analytics to help fleets stay on top of driver risk. …read more Source:: Trucking Info
