Thermo King aims to reduce environmental impact with Precedent Trailer Refrigeration Platform
Thermo King has introduced the Precedent S-750i trailer refrigeration unit for transport refrigeration for long-haul and local food distribution. Electrification, integrated shore power, embedded telematics, and a lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant all contribute to Thermo King’s efforts in helping customers transition fleets to reduce their environmental impact and stay ahead of future regulation. Utilizing
Ford F-150 Lightning trucks charge into electrify vocational applications in California
At a recent event held in Sonoma, Calif., Ford showed off the workhorse capabilities of the Ford F-150 lightning. Wilbur-Ellis, a global distribution leader in sustainable agriculture products and consulting, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), an electricity provider serving northern and central California, are announcing plans to add Wilbur-Ellis plans to add F-150 Lightning Pro
Kenworth receives Clean Energy Award from Clean and Prosperous Washington
Kenworth received the first annual David and Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award, presented by Washington Governor Jay Inslee on behalf of Clean and Prosperous Washington, during an event held at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Kenworth was honored for its “Driving To Zero Emissions” program that features the Class 8 Kenworth T680E, Class 7
Penske orders 750 Ford E-Transit electric cargo vans for its rental, leasing fleet
Penske Truck Leasing announced it has ordered 750 all-electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans. The company is taking delivery of its first several vehicles in the next several weeks. The move follows successfully piloting the vehicles late last year. Penske’s first Ford E-Transit vehicles will be made available in Southern California with other locations around the U.S. phased
Overhaul launches Asset Manager to increase visibility, optimize fleet management
Overhaul, a software-based, supply-chain risk-management solution, has recently unveiled the latest addition to its product portfolio, Asset Manager, a new offering that provides real-time asset and in-yard visibility, enabling greater control over assets that are both in-transit or stationary. The new offering leverages real-time data to empower warehouse, yard and fleet management teams to make better business decisions
Axle integrates with Tai Transportation Management Software
Axle, a payments automation and financing platform for freight and logistics, announced a new integration with Tai TMS, a transportation management system for full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. This integration allows freight brokers to get paid for their shipments and pay their carriers within 48 hours of delivery without any additional data entry.
Producers Dairy, Volvo Trucks, Amply Power deploy electric trucks and manage charging in California’s Central Valley
Producers Dairy, a dairy processor and direct-to-store supplier, will now deliver quality, farm-to-table freshness with zero tailpipe emissions through the integration of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks into their fleet. The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are the first commercial, battery-electric Class 8 trucks to be deployed in California’s Central Valley. The two Volvo VNR Electric
Torc Robotics opens technology, development center in Stuttgart
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, is opening a technology and software development center in Stuttgart, Germany. Torc Europe GmbH will tap into the available talent pool in one of Germany’s prime automotive development regions. The Stuttgart team will support the ongoing development of SAE Level 4 virtual driver for deployment in autonomous trucks
PacLease names TLG Peterbilt PacLease as its North American Franchise of the Year
TLG Peterbilt PacLease, a PacLease franchise with eight leasing locations in six states, has been named the PacLease 2021 North American Franchise of the Year. Headquartered in Springfield, Mo., the franchise offers Peterbilt’s full line of medium- and heavy-duty trucks for lease and rental. According to Ken Roemer, president of PACCAR Leasing, TLG Peterbilt PacLease
Link cuts ribbon on advanced manufacturing and training facility
Link Mfg. Ltd., a supplier to heavy-duty commercial truck manufacturers, has officially opened two new facilities. Link’s 50,000-square-foot Plant 4 manufacturing and training facility is located on the company’s Sioux Center, Iowa, campus, and its new Suspension Controls Engineering Center is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Link’s Plant 4 in Sioux Center is now the
Renewable Energy Group launches branded bio-diesel fuel product line
Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG), a bio-based diesel producer in North America, announced the introduction of a line of branded fuel solutions, EnDura Fuels. This branded product launch supports Renewable Energy Group’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives, while strengthening the Company’s position in the marketplace. The
KeepTruckin rebrands as Motive, launches automated operations platform
KeepTruckin has changed its name to Motive, underscoring its expanded focus and direction. Alongside its rebrand, Motive has launched the Automated Operations Platform, a combination of IoT hardware and AI-powered applications that connect and automate physical operations. Founded in 2013, Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of physical operations. While its
