AASHTO Blog - Thu February 27, 2020
Despite Long Name, This Week-Long Event Was Successful
May 22, 1920 was the final day of the National Ship by Truck-Good Roads Week in the United States took place. The week had been coordinated by the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company as part of its ongoing and ambitious efforts to promote the short-haul shipping benefits of trucks and — in a priority shared by such other organizations at the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) — emphasize the need for improved highways nationwide....
Volvo - Thu February 27, 2020
Volvo Trucks Launches New Generation of Heavy-Duty Trucks With the Driver in Focus
Volvo Trucks is introducing four new trucks, with a strong focus on the driver environment, safety and productivity. "We are really proud of this big forward-looking investment. Our aim is to be our customers' best business partner by making them even more competitive and help them attract the best drivers in an increasingly tough market," said Roger Alm, president Volvo Trucks....
Mack Trucks - Thu February 27, 2020
Mack Trucks Eases Driver Strain with Command Steer for Mack Anthem
Mack Trucks is making the job of the highway truck driver easier with the introduction of Mack Command Steer in the Mack Anthem. Mack Command Steer, the latest in driver-assist technology, will be available for order on Mack Anthem models beginning in the second quarter of 2020....
Mack Trucks - Wed February 26, 2020
Mack Anthem Day Cab Models Receive U.S. EPA SmartWay Certification
Mack Trucks is making the job of the highway truck driver easier with the introduction of Mack Command Steer in the Mack Anthem. Mack Command Steer, the latest in driver-assist technology, will be available for order on Mack Anthem models beginning in the second quarter of 2020....
Tue February 25, 2020
Performance Truck Relocates to Bryan
To enhance the customer experience and accommodate for increased growth in the Bryan-College Station area, Performance Truck recently relocated to a newly constructed $7 million facility. The 53,000 sq.-ft....
Mack Trucks - Thu February 20, 2020
Mack Launches Driver-Activated Over the Air Updates, Improving Uptime for Customers
Mack Trucks announced the launch of driver-activated Mack Over The Air updates, enabling customers to activate their software updates on their own schedule 24/7 while also improving uptime. Mack Over The Air, the OEM's remote programming solution, allows remote software updates and the setting of vehicle parameters through Mack GuardDog Connect, Mack's fully integrated telematics solution....
Stellar Industries - Thu February 20, 2020
Stellar Industries Adds Curry Supply as Arizona and New Mexico Distributor
Stellar Industries announced the addition of Curry Supply in Gilbert, Ariz., to its growing distribution network. Curry Supply has grown into a coast-to-coast operation with locations in Pennsylvania, Texas and now Arizona....
nyc. gov - Mon February 17, 2020
NYC Mayor Announces Increased Truck Enforcement, New Repairs on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Jan. 31 that New York City will be increasing truck enforcement and performing urgent, structural repairs on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The mayor signed an Executive Order to create the new NYPD BQE Truck Enforcement Task Force....
NTEA - Mon February 17, 2020
Vocational Trucks and Equipment on Display at The Work Truck Show 2020
The Work Truck Show 2020 offers industry professionals the opportunity not just to see the latest trucks and equipment from more than 500 exhibiting companies, but to participate in hands-on activities to get a deeper understanding of new technology and have a little fun in the process....
Mack Trucks - Wed February 05, 2020
Mack Granite Now Available with Bendix Wingman Fusion with Enhanced Features
The Mack Granite model is now available with the next generation of Bendix Wingman Fusion, improving safety for those on the road or traveling to a job site. Mack Trucks made the announcement during World of Concrete 2020, Feb....
