Customers and society are demanding more environmentally friendly vehicles, including electric, and manufacturers are trying to meet those demands with smart business decisions that meet the key imperative of any commercial vehicle: to make money.
In a keynote speech delivered this morning at ACTEXPO, CEO Roger Nielsen declared battery-electric vehicles as the solution to achieve emissions-free commercial transportation in North America.
Roadrunner Freight has introduced a smartphone app that leverages technology to increase transparency and reduce downtimes for independent contractors.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced it has opened its proprietary Detroit Connect platform to third-party telematics service providers.
Daimler will put a level four truck on the road in the U.S. this year, Daimler Trucks CEO Martin Daum said during a speech this morning at the Keep Memory Alive Center.
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