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Volvo sticks with North America outlook after first-half sales slump
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (308+ words) Surging truck orders tied to data center applications give the manufacturer confidence it can meet its full-year forecast. Obtained from Volvo Trucks Volvo executives are betting that a surge in truck orders — particularly from data center projects — will help offset…...
NHTSA proposes extending heavy-duty truck seat belt compliance deadline by three years
1+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) The agency reconsidered its 2024 rule after receiving a petition from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association. Obtained from Volvo Trucks NHTSA finalized seat belt anchorage testing requirements in 2024 to improve occupant protection by ensuring seat belt anchorages remain securely attached…...
Daimler launches large-scale DEF software update for in-service trucks
3+ week, 1+ day ago (150+ words) The EPA’s overhaul of restrictions has spurred the OEM to implement software updates for over 300,000 trucks. Under the previous requirements, trucks were restricted to 5 miles-per-hour speed limits when an issue arose that required maintenance; however, the revision has updated that…...
Kratos completes cross-country tandem autonomous haul for NASCAR race
3+ week, 5+ day ago (475+ words) The route spanned from Florida to North Carolina and California to deliver race equipment to San Diego. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions says it completed a cross-country trip with a driverless truck that followed a driver-operated tractor trailer. According to the…...
Survey finds fleets struggle to use telematics data
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (749+ words) Some companies have in-house teams 500 strong to discover ways to unlock the technology’s full potential. Obtained from Volvo Group Editor’s note: This is the second part in a series about the evolution of telematics technology in the trucking industry. Read…...
Toyota to build a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) A partnership with Hyroad Energy will bring 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks to the company’s North American Parts Center supply warehouse. Toyota plans to build a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California at its North American Parts Center and use…...
Toyota to join Daimler Truck, Volvo Group in fuel cell joint venture
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) The three companies plan to be equal shareholders in Cellcentric, accelerating the development of hydrogen technology for heavy-duty vehicles. Toyota’s planned investment in Cellcentric aligns with its long-term vision to create a hydrogen society, particularly in Japan. The automaker produced…...
USDOT says more than 550 driver training programs violating federal standards
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (386+ words) Trucking groups applaud national efforts to crack down on CDL mills. The DOT has been pushing states to comply with federal standards to improve safety. The agency has also asked states to be more diligent in their oversight of commercial…...
Volvo Q4 truck orders fall 34% YoY in North America
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) The manufacturer anticipates weak Q1 deliveries as it continues to underutilize its capacity due to the ongoing freight recession. Retrived from Volvo Trucks Volvo Group plans to modestly scale back U.S. truck production after orders in North America declined by 34% year over…...