A second Trump presidency could mean drastic course changes for DOT truck policy if the administration embraces recommendations in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.
Most of the styling and design ideas from Volvo’s SuperTruck 2 freight efficiency exercise probably won’t ever see production, but some might.
The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo has grown so large that organizers kept a waiting list for exhibitors.
Daimler Trucks will likely have to issue an equipment recall for over 24,000 trucks after a federal regulator denies the company’s exemption request.
Daimler Truck recalling 64,064 units for possible steering loss
Los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) aún esperan una producción sólida después de que los pedidos pendientes aumentaran a finales de 2012.
Bob Biesterfeld, president and CEO of C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., stepped down Tuesday. FreightWaves’ Mark Solomon wrote that according to a person familiar with the matter, this departure had been planned months in advance and mostly was a matter of timing.
Un número reducido de 7 modelos retirados podría experimentar esta condición
4 informes de piezas de bisel que se caen del capó provocan una llamada a revisión similar a la anterior
Los impactos del frenesí del SPAC y las actualizaciones tecnológicas, a debate el miércoles
Los recorridos en Texas con camiones supervisados para el gigante de las flotas comienzan esta semana
Daimler y Volvo, entre los primeros en informar del problema de la filial de Bendix
La escasez de semiconductores se atribuye a la racha de estafas que deja a los camiones por los suelos
How did Navistar manage to build its assembly plant in San Antonio for a relatively paltry $250 million? Partly by ignoring a famous baseball movie line.
El área de ensamblaje, brillantemente iluminada, carece intencionadamente de los adornos de la fabricación pesada
Federal regulators have amended their rules to make it easier to install driver-assist technology in trucks.
Las exenciones temporales ya no son necesarias para una serie de sistemas de seguridad de los vehículos
“There is an urgent demand for new and innovative ways to increase visibility and efficiencies in the supply chain and improve driver experience, and this investment from our new and existing partners is going to power us to fill that need,” says Platform Science co-founder and CEO Jack Kennedy.
All Daimler Truck segments reported higher sales in 2021 as the recent spinoff posted its first numbers as a publicly traded entity.
Fuel savings realized from the SuperTruck II program could translate to less battery mass and greater driving range for electric trucks.
A perplexing power distribution module causing lighting failures on Freightliner Custom Chassis has led to a third recall for the problem.
From storing renewable energy stocks to tapping high-voltage transmission lines, the juice to power electric trucks has to come from somewhere.
Class 8 truck orders placed this year for 2022 models are being retimed to next year as 2023 models because parts shortages are preventing production.
La crisis de la cadena de suministro provoca nuevos trámites
que confirman los retrasos en las entregas
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner Custom Chassis products a second time because of faulty valve stems.
Meritor will commercially produce its electric powertrain with supply agreements for buses and plans for fuel cell applications.
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Fleets using Daimler Trucks North America’s Cascadia can now choose the apps or telematics solutions they want without hardware upgrades after the truck maker leveraged its partnership with Platform Science to introduce the Virtual Vehicle platform.
The DOE SuperTruck program shifts to stretch goals for battery-electric and fuel cell trucks along with megawatt charging and green hydrogen.
The importance of developing metrics that matter; Daimler Trucks cancels production of Western Star 5700 XE; UPS takes yet another increase; and a recap of earnings season.
The new shortage hits home for a small Pennsylvania fleet as its canceled Western Star order leaves it with no options for new equipment.
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Waymo autonomous truck engineering lead Boris Sofman makes the case that a decade of self-driving car efforts blazed the path to driverless trucks.
Last of major truck makers to launch an electric truck, Navistar places first five medium-duty eMV Series models with Penske Truck Leasing.
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The collective odometer on evaluation units of Daimler Trucks’ eCascadia and eM2 box trucks crossed 1 million miles.
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NHTSA details new crash-data reporting requirements for self-driving trucks.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling some 2022 Freightliner Cascadias because of five underbody fires related to misinstallation of the exhaust tip.
Western Star advances a family makeover with the second entry into its X-Series of vocational trucks.
Daimler Trucks North America fielded hundreds of reports of loose steering, leading to the recall of 123,481 Freightliner Cascadias in the U.S. and Canada.
Daimler Trucks North America fielded hundreds of reports of loose steering, leading to the recall of 123,481 Freightliner Cascadias in the U.S. and Canada.
Does the search for a completely safe driverless truck mean that everything should wait for perfection? David Liu doesn’t think so.
Daimler Trucks North America’s participation in this round points to an increasing market for Truck-as-a-Service products, tools integrated during the manufacturing process to help fleets manage safety, privacy and intelligent automation tools.
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The similarities of solving fleet challenges helped Rich Mohr decide to leave Ryder System after 25 years to join ChargePoint.
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Daimler Truck sold more vehicles in Q2 than the previous quarter but warned that supply shortages threaten second-half financials.
FMCSA is proposing to revise rules for advanced driver-assist cameras.
Engine stall from broken battery terminal cable leads Daimler Trucks North America to recall 122,056 Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
Cummins is recalling 4,413 remanufactured engines on top of an earlier fuel rail recall that threatened engine fires in trucks, buses and motor homes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration orders trucking manufacturers and operators to report crashes linked to autonomous technology.
Embark Trucks plans to go public at a $5.16 billion valuation with sponsorship by the special purpose acquisition company that backed Lion Electric.
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Money matters, but the chance to tell investors its growth story led to revenue-positive Proterra riding a SPAC to public trading.
Truckload carrier Western Express will install Platform Science’s full suite of technologies, including the Remote Platform Management system, across its fleet of 3,000 trucks.
Jerome Guillen, the head of the Tesia Semi Class 8 electric truck program, has left the electric vehicle maker without explanation.
Daimler Trucks adds three safety advances, building on NHTSA data showing fewer truck-related crash deaths.
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Declining Class 8 truck orders in May are deceptive. Fleets would order more but they are holding off because it might take a year to get them.
From a shortage of truck production workers to parts depot staff, Daimler Trucks North America is trying to keep up with blistering demand.
Freightliner Cascadia headlamp bulb replacement fires lead Daimler Trucks North America to recall 72,508 Class 8 trucks.
Three years after winning an exemption to use cameras instead of ungainly outside mirrors on semi-trucks, Stoneridge Inc. is winning over fleets.
A total of 26 truck, bus and motorhome manufacturers are recalling nearly 45,000 vehicles because of a fire risk from a Cummins Inc. fuel rail.
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Kodiak Robotics claims the best autonomous trucking software. But the startup trails the sector’s big names in both money and partners.
On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco dives into the world of electrification of trucks from the perspective of one of America’s premier truck makers.
Microchip shortages and skyrocketing commodity prices make it unlikely that any of the 33,500 new Class 8 trucks ordered in April will be built this year.
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The fallout from the semiconductor chip shortage continues, and since it’s affecting the production of vehicles across the globe, it should be no surprise that automakers will be making fewer […]
Daimler Trucks and Portland General Electric opened their Electric Island charging site as part of a border-to-border charging corridor.
Hyzon Motors plans to deliver the first of 15 hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks in the Netherlands in Q3, further establishing Europe leadership.
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It’s a good day to breathe a bit easier. The number of all-electric trucks headed out to make local deliveries is growing. Whether you’re in Southern California or a major […]
The U.S. must help secure domestic semiconductor manufacturing, truck manufacturers tell the Biden administration.
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You know that your corner of the automotive industry isn’t exactly niche anymore when mainstream media outlets start encroaching on the topic.
Daimler Trucks North America recalling 2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4700 for clutch problem that could worsen.
The Women In Trucking Association’s partnership with Girl Scouts of America enables local transportation companies and troops to plan a “Trucks Are For Girls” Event with the purpose of obtaining a Transportation Badge.
Western Star is recalling 6,830 trucks for possible stalling due to a faulty wiring harness. Some are being called back for a second time.
Kenworth and Peterbilt avoid downtime from semiconductor shortage by parking unfinished trucks and getting back to them later.
The costs of keeping up with four engine technologies and the pace of self-driving trucks push rival truck manufacturers into partnerships.
Largely spared the automotive industry impact from semiconductor shortages, truck manufacturers are starting to take downtime.
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As a love affair with electric vehicle companies fades, self-driving truck startups appear to be the new courtship objects of blank check companies.
Roger Nielsen will need a new outlet for his electric and driverless truck passion as the Daimler Trucks North America CEO retires after a 35-year career.
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From brick-and-mortar locations to online ordering Richard Simons oversees a vast empire with a goal of 12-hour delivery.
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the top 10 Biden appointees in the freight industry; a recall at Daimler; growth plans at Yellow Corp.; and big news in the tire industry.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling M2 Business Class trucks. A transmission fluid leak can slicken roads and increase the risk of a crash.
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Daimler Trucks sales dropped 8% in Q4 alone as parent company Daimler AG prepares to spin off the unit into a stand-alone company.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a proposal to detect drug use through hair testing faces an uphill climb in the Biden administration. Plus, Mississippi mulls a truck parking solution, and the Postal Service is raising rates.
With the coming independence of Daimler Truck from Daimler AG, the North American subsidiary gets a new CEO when Roger Nielsen retires in April.
From truck parts to fuel cells, business leaders face challenges in getting critical components and meeting customer expectations for delivery.
Daimler Trucks North America is going to offer fully integrated powertrains for its electric trucks the same way it does diesel trucks — through its Detroit technology subsidiary.
U.S. Xpress will become the latest carrier to adopt Platform Science’s technology platform, allowing it to deploy third-party and custom apps without the need for added hardware.
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