06 Mar VW Weighs Strategic Options for Truck Division Revamp Volkswagen AG officials are discussing options to prepare the truck division for access to the capital markets, potentially paving the way for an initial public offering of shares or a bond sale by the unit, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more...
06 Mar Shell Debuts Fuel-Efficient Truck Concept ATLANTA — Shell Rotella in cooperation with Airflow Truck Co. introduced the “Project Starship” concept truck here, a hand-built, street-legal, one-of-a-kind tractor-trailer equipped with technologies and equipment designed to maximize fuel efficiency. Read more...
06 Mar Automated Driver Assistance Systems Helpful to Promote Safety, UPS Executive Says ATLANTA — Automated driver assistance systems are tools the freight industry may utilize to enhance highway safety, a senior executive at UPS Inc. reminded executives at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 6. Read more...
06 Mar Uber’s Self-Driving Trucks Now Hauling Freight in Arizona Uber Technologies Inc. announced that its self-driving commercial trucks are now conducting regular freight hauls in Arizona through the Uber Freight network. Read more...
06 Mar Utah House Passes Bill Giving Transportation Commission More Freedom to Toll The Utah House of Representatives passed a bill that grants the state transportation commission freedom to establish tolls on all roads. Read more...
06 Mar Stoneridge Expands Fleet Evaluations of Camera Monitor System ATLANTA — Stoneridge Inc. announced it will accept more carriers in its ongoing fleet evaluation of the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System, intended eventually to replace traditional mirrors. Read more...
05 Mar Spear: Trucking to Play Key Role in Autonomous Policy ATLANTA — New federal guidance on automated cars and trucks to be unveiled this year will include the input from the trucking industry, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 5. Read more...
05 Mar Eaton Posts Net Income, Revenue Gains for Fourth Quarter, 2017 Power management company Eaton Corp. reported higher earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter and full-year 2017 periods, spurred by gains in its electrical products and an improving vehicle segment. Read more...
05 Mar Diesel Drops 1.5¢ to $2.992 a Gallon The U.S. retail diesel average dropped 1.5 cents to $2.992 a gallon, its fourth consecutive decline, the Department of Energy reported March 5. Read more...
05 Mar NACFE Expands Focus to Include Future Technologies ATLANTA — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced an expanded organizational strategy, including an updated brand identity and website, as it seeks to guide the development and eventual implementation of future technologies. Read more...