Efficiency. Driver comfort. Electrification. All of the bullet points that punctuate U.S. truck trade shows also permeate Expo Transporte—the largest trade show in Latin America. A show of this size and caliber would be most closely likened to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). The Fleet Equipment team hit the show floor to check out the new equipment and discover how the biggest trucking trends have gone global.
The organization believes RNG to be a good fuel for fleets looking to decarbonize now, but expects some companies may hold out for BEVs.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released a new Confidence Report, Natural Gas’ Role in Decarbonizing Trucking. The report focuses on natural gas as a fuel source and its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while also covering what NACFE calls significant advantages in reducing more immediate and local health effects caused by air pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.
Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers split $1.5M between two charities, the last Model 389 is now part of a sweepstakes which will benefit a third.
The companies anticipate that the joint venture will become operational in Q2 of 2024.
The new emissions standards are expected to improve public health and air quality, while giving companies enough lead time to meet the goals.
Martin Brower and Kodiak are making 8 autonomous food deliveries per week to quick service restaurants between Dallas and Oklahoma City.
This delay is only for required inspections, meaning fleets and owner/operators are still expected to register and pay fees.
Richard Minotti is going to step into the role, through which the company aims to broaden its reach into the Canadian market.
Since opening its doors on March 4, 1974, Kenworth’s Chillicothe, OH plant has produced more than 782,000 trucks.
The Mack North American Dealer of the Year award for 2023 was presented to Nextran Truck Centers of Tuscumbia, Alabama.
