GoBolt, Lightning eMotors partnership to deploy all-electric vans, trucks
Lightning eMotors, a provider of zero emissions, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with GoBolt, a sustainable logistics provider, to manufacture 170 all-electric cargo vans and box trucks over the next 12 months. These vehicles will be deployed across the U.S. and Canada. As
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improved but remains in negative territory
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) improved somewhat in June to a less negative reading of -4.0 from the previous -6.2 in May. A slowing of diesel price gains in June was the largest factor. Freight market dynamics netted out little change. Aside from April, the June SCI reading was the strongest since September 2020. The outlook is improving
Transport Enterprise Leasing to integrate Cummins X15H hydrogen engine into heavy duty trucks
Transport Enterprise Leasing and Cummins Inc. announced recently that TEL has signed a letter of intent planning to purchase Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines when available. TEL will integrate the Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into their fleet of heavy-duty trucks. Since announcing the fuel agnostic platform, which includes the Hydrogen option in both the
Fontaine Modification to build larger corporate headquarters
Fontaine Modification is building a new corporate headquarters that will more than double its production and product development capabilities. The new facility, currently under construction in the Charlotte, N.C., I-485 Logistics Center, will be nearly three times the size of the current operation. Fontaine Modification is an engineering-driven provider of post-production truck services for original equipment
Downturn forecasts fine-tuned, anticipating inbound recession
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported shifts—both higher and lower adjustments (but in aggregate, lower still)—in forecasts last month to incorporate an inbound recession. According to Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst, ACT, “We have tweaked our economic forecasts slightly lower. 2023 GDP remains unchanged at 0.0%, but our expectations
Keller Trucking deploys Orange EV electric yard trucks
Keller Trucking, a carrier and 3PL provider, recently announced the deployment of an Orange EV pure electric yard truck to a food manufacturing operation in Northwest Ohio. With this and planned future deployments, Keller Trucking is advancing its customer-commitment to provide responsive, resourceful, and reliable solutions that increase sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Keller Trucking will
Trimble, Navistar team to help streamline the outsourced truck maintenance process
While some fleets manage all of their repairs in-house, many will either outsource all or some of this process to a third-party service provider. In fact, customers who utilize TMT Fleet Maintenance and Service Center solution report that between 30-60% of their repairs are outsourced. To enhance the efficiency of how outsourced repairs are conducted, Trimble recently announced
Saving time with real-time technician assistance
When you really need to get things done, the most irritating thing is having to sit and wait for a solution that may never come. When it comes to your trucks, waiting around isn’t always an option. Through the use of a remote assistance service, real-time results are more attainable and help you achieve minimal
Bendix talks trailers and safer roads ahead
Safer roads ahead require safer trailers behind. “Trailers continue to evolve to be much more than boxes on wheels, from road-tested and fleet-proven technologies like antilock braking systems (ABS) and stability to connectivity, telematics, and tomorrow’s electronic braking capabilities,” said Jon Intagliata, director, product group–trailer control, Bendix. “They’re an integral factor in fleet and driver safety
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Volume and productivity looking up
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed volume and productivity up, with the Supply-Demand Balance in July rising as the increase in volumes outweighed the increased in capacity. “The Volume Index stabilization this month coincides with better retail activity in response to significant discounts and a considerable drop in fuel prices, relieving some of
Peterbilt launches special edition Model 389X
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the launch of the limited-release Model 389X. The 389X celebrates the status of the Model 389 with a new special edition. The 389X embodies the heritage of the Model 389 with its bold styling and bright exterior features. The 389X includes a highly polished hood crown surrounding a classic-style, louvered grille sheet inspired by
Reyco Granning launches extreme duty rods on 79-Series, 102-Series
Reyco Granning is launching extreme duty rods on 79-Series (79KB & 79AR) and 102-Series (102, 102AR, and 102AR-HD) drive-axle suspensions. The improved design is rated for up to 35,000 lb. GAWR. These extreme duty torque arms provide “for-life durability” by using specially formulated urethane bushings and heavier construction, the company explained. Through rigorous testing the
