Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Unveils Its First Medium-Duty EV

Mack Trucks has introduced its first electric vehicle for the medium-duty market.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Cummins Launches New Brand to Further Zero-Emission Goals

WASHINGTON — Cummins Inc. said it is launching a new brand aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions for commercial applications.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 8, 2023
Business, Equipment

ArcBest Announces Sale of FleetNet to Cox Automotive

ArcBest Corp. announced that it has reached an agreement to sell the fleet maintenance and repair services business FleetNet America to Cox Automotive Mobility Solutions.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

New TMC Chair Todd Cotier Focuses on the Details

Keeping a close eye on the fine points is important to Todd Cotier, the new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. So much so that he’s making it the theme of his chairmanship.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Todd Cotier Installed as New TMC Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Todd Cotier became the newest general chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council when he was installed March 1 during a reception at Universal Studios Florida.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Prices Down 16% Year-Over-Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales in January decreased 12% month-over-month to 18,500 units from 21,100 units, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

AVs Could Alter Trucking Insurance Landscape

ORLANDO, Fla. — The emergence of autonomous vehicle technology could have profound repercussions for trucking insurance, according to a panel of experts Feb. 28 during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Introduces Dealer Service Plan Alongside Connected Tech

ORLANDO, Fla. — Volvo Trucks North America launched a dealer-managed service plan and connected vehicle technology tool Feb. 28 during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Report Shows Maintenance Cost Increases Are Slowing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking continues to face rising maintenance and repair costs, but the degree to which they are increasing has slowed, a Decisiv executive said Feb 26.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2023