SAF-Holland announced that its FWAL Aluminum Fifth Wheel is available at all Class 8 OEMs. Approved for on-highway, standard-duty applications, the FWAL is an aluminum fifth wheel that uses ALCOA forging technology. The FWAL is up to 100 lbs. lighter than competitive fifth wheels, the manufacturer notes, and features LowLube technology, which includes a grease-free top plate surface that is equipped with steel reinforced lube plates for wear and peel resistance.
Before FTR, Towers worked directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients as a freight rail specialist.
FTR announced Joseph Towers as senior analyst for rail. Before joining FTR, Towers most recently worked at Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm, as a freight rail specialist, working directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients. FTR tells us Towers' project work included market sizing, mergers and acquisitions as well as analyzing the impacts of legislation, disruptive technologies and shifting market trends in freight transportation.
Sarah Ruffcorn, president of Trinity Logistics, was named the winner of the 10th annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award.
Volvo expects to achieve an estimated 75% to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions from this initiative.
The E+E Leader Awards celebrate advancements in the realms of environmental, sustainability and energy management.
Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces.
ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.
Tested in the cold of Finland, and the heat of Spain, Mercedes-Benz says the BEV eActros 600 is slated to launch at the end of the year.
What’s no secret is the importance of trucking safety, and Volvo’s goal to reduce accidents across the globe.
With this expansion, the PrePass Safety Alliance says fleets with the PrePass app now have 20 percent more bypass sites nationwide.
