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FST: Charging ahead – The electric revolution is here to stay

John Bennett, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Meritor, recently wrote an article for Fleet Service Technology on the electric revolution and how it will impact the commercial vehicle industry. He talks about the…

FST: Realizing the Future of Smart Trailers

Gerry Mead, Executive Director of Innovation for Phillips Industries, recently wrote an article for Fleet Service Technology on the emergence of digitization and smart technology as they apply to trailers. He talks about how modern…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 Partners With Tennessee Trucking Association

ATLANTA - The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the premier biennial B2B trucking industry event focusing on the needs of fleet owners, managers and decision makers, announced today that it has partnered with…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 Announces New On-Floor Education Sessions Open To All Registered Attendees

What the Truck?!? podcast

NACV Show 2019 has been a recent sponsor of FreightWaves' "What the Truck?!?" Podcast. In a recent episode Carmen Diaz, the Show Manager for NACV Show 2019, has a chat with the guys about technology in…

An Open Letter to the Trucking Industry

NACV Show 2019 recently sponsored an Open Letter to the Trucking Industry on Fleet Service Technology. The letter was written by Chuck Snow; Founder, President & CEO of TRAFFIX, who has been in the industry…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 Partners With Georgia Motor Trucking Association and California Trucking Association

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 Unveils Online Floorplan

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019 Opens Online Registration

North American Commercial Vehicle Show Awarded Top Trade Show Honor

ATLANTA - The first North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), a new concept commercial vehicle industry trade show focused on truck & trailer manufacturers and commercial vehicle parts & components suppliers, has been designated…

Industry Leaders To Launch New Equipment and Technology At North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019

ATLANTA, December 4, 2018 - The North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show, a biennial B2B trucking industry trade show focused on the needs of fleet owners, managers, and decision makers, announced today that all major…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 Scores High Marks For New Concept and Superb Technology Introductions

Atlanta, GA, October 2, 2017 -- The first North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), a new concept commercial vehicle industry trade show focused on truck & trailer manufacturers and commercial vehicle parts and …

Carrier Transicold Presents Sustainable Refrigeration Solutions at North American Commercial Vehicle Show

At the NACV, visit Booth # 5110 ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2017 — A full complement of innovative products and sustainable refrigerated transport solutions are showcased by Carrier Transicold at the first North American…

Kinedyne Unveils Industry’s First Load-Rated Curtain-Side System with Double-Decking and Other Rapid Cargo Access Technologies at NACV 2017

Kinedyne brings European load-rated curtain-side and double-decking systems to the North American transportation market to meet supply chain and last-mile challenges resulting from the impact of e-commerce. ATLANTA, GA, USA (Sept. 27, 2017) —…

Ryder Continues Leadership in Advanced Vehicle Technologies and Safety by Partnering with Aperia to Introduce Automatic Tire Inflation Systems

Company Responds to Increasing Demand from Customers to Improve Fleet Performance, Safety, and Driver Job Satisfaction by Implementing Aperia’s Halo Tire Inflators on Ryder Vehicles [gallery link="none" columns="2" size="full" ids="2705,2708"] MIAMI, September 27, 2017 –…

WABCO Marks Major Milestone at NACV 2017 of Five Million Single-Piston Air Disc Brakes Sold Worldwide; Industry-Leading Single-Piston Technology Lays the Foundation for Autonomous Driving in the Commercial Vehicle Industry

WABCO marked a historic milestone today at NACV 2017 announcing the sale of more than five million single-piston air disc brakes worldwide. Responding to greater customer demand as U.S. fleets increasingly choose ADBs over drum…

WITH NEW ENDURASURE™ SERIES, BENDIX BOLSTERS AND EXPANDS SPRING BRAKE LINE

Company Introduces Premium Sealed Chamber, Upgrades Proven Base Model ELYRIA, Ohio – Sept. 26, 2017 – Bendix has announced the launch of the Bendix® EnduraSure™ Spring Brake line, which includes an improved version of its…

BENDIX ANNOUNCES NEW CAPABILITIES AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS FOR LEADING-EDGE WINGMAN® FUSION™ DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Highway Departure Braking, Multi-Lane Automatic Emergency Braking Coming Soon ELYRIA, Ohio – Sept. 26, 2017 – Coming soon, the next evolution of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) will offer highway departure…

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. to Sponsor the Intelligent Trailer Symposium at NACV

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., September 19, 2017 - Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers is pleased to…

Carrier-Manufactured ComfortPro® Diesel Auxiliary Power Units Now Available for Trucking Applications

At the NACV, visit Booth # 5110 ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2017 — The complete line of ComfortPro® diesel-powered auxiliary power units (APUs), now manufactured by Carrier Transicold in Athens, Georgia, is available…

New Engineless Refrigeration Unit from Carrier Transicold Chills Smaller Trucks, Larger Cargo Vans

At the NACV, visit Booth # 5110 Carrier Transicold’s model 35X direct-drive unit offers modern design aesthetics while providing refrigeration for small- to medium-sized trucks and large cargo vans. ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2017 — Carrier…

WABCO Showcases Differentiating Commercial Vehicle Technologies at NACV 2017; Breakthrough Solutions Mobilize Vehicle Intelligence and Enable Autonomous Driving

ATLANTA, Georgia, USA – September 25, 2017 – WABCO (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, will exhibit its most advanced technologies at the…

Great Dane Sponsors Run on Less

http://news.greatdanetrailers.com/great-dane-sponsors-run-on-less/ (Savannah, Georgia – September 20, 2017) – Great Dane is a proud sponsor of Run on Less, a first-of-its-kind cross-country roadshow designed to showcase advancements in freight efficiency with an overall 9.0 mpg goal.…

Continental to Present Digital Fleet Solution at North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Continental will display its remote digital tire monitoring platform at NACV Show. Press conference will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m. in booth #1412. Continental leverages tire manufacturing expertise combined with the…

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK ANNOUNCES LONESTAR® TRUCK WITH SIGNIFICANT ENHANCEMENTS DURING NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK

Advanced Classic Class 8 On-Highway Vehicle Blends DriverFirst™ Philosophy with Bold Styling and Improved Uptime LISLE, Ill., Sept. 11, 2017 -- International Truck today announced major enhancements to the International® LoneStar® truck during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week—a flagship truck…

WABCO Completes Acquisition of R.H. Sheppard; Combines Active Braking and Active Steering Technologies to Advance Autonomous Driving in the Commercial Vehicle Industry

BRUSSELS, Belgium, September 19, 2017 – WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC), a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced that it has…

Daimler Trucks North America Launches Inaugural NACV Show with Innovative Vehicle Lineup, Technological Leadership

Interactive Booth Will House the Best-Selling Brands in the Industry PORTLAND, Ore. – September 1, 2017 – To kick-off the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV), Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will host a press…

NACV Show sells out of exhibition space

ATLANTA, Ga., August 24, 2017 — The inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show today announced that it has officially sold out its 365,000 square feet of net exhibition space. Forty-two per cent of the…

What to expect at the first NACV show

New show will focus on technology, and facilitating business between fleet decision-makers and suppliers Article from TruckNews.com, July 19, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – This September, Atlanta will host the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show, a…

Kenworth & Peterbilt Dealers To Exhibit At North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017; More Than 98 Percent of Exhibition Space Booked

ATLANTA, June 27, 2017 -- The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the inaugural commercial vehicle industry trade show focused on truck and trailer manufacturers and commercial vehicle parts and components suppliers, today announced the…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show 2017) Press Registration September 24-28, 2017

CHICAGO, May 11, 2017-- Hannover Fairs USA and Newcom proudly welcome all North American and international commercial vehicle industry trade and business press to register for a complimentary NACV Show 2017 Press Pass. Please go…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 Opens Online Registration

CHICAGO--Online registration is now open for the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), the inaugural commercial vehicle industry trade show focused on truck & trailer manufacturers and commercial vehicle parts & components suppliers. From…

ATA Announces Support of New North American Commercial Vehicle Show

Leading Trucking Group to Back and Promote New Biennial Exhibition Arlington, Va., February 22, 2017 – Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said the trucking group has agreed to be a supporter of…

Dana Announces E-commerce Platform

By Denise Rondini LAS VEGAS, January 25, 2017 -- Saying it is listening to the needs of its customers, Dana Corp. unveiled a new e-commerce platform during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Calling it "a component of…

Economic Watch: Manufacturing Starts Year Strong, Housing Best in Years

By Evan Lockridge January 24, 2017 -- The U.S. manufacturing sector had a solid start to 2017, with overall operating conditions improving at the quickest pace for nearly two years, according to preliminary report issued…

Class 8 Truck Orders to See Expected Increase

January 6, 2017 -- Class 8 truck net orders are projected to realize a significant increase in December, according to preliminary numbers from FTR and ACT Research. FTR had forecasted an increase in the last month…

Commentary: Europe is Different

December 2016, TruckingInfo.com - Editorial by Rolf Lockwood What are the differences between trucks and trucking in North America versus Europe? Our trucks have become increasingly similar, but there are limits. I’ve been flying across…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 Confirms Schedule; Enjoys Strong Commitment From The Industry’s Top Manufacturers and Suppliers

Trade Show Dates Adjusted: Monday, September 25th By Invitation Only Show Floor Open To All Attendees Tuesday, September 26th – Thursday, September 28th Press Events On Sunday, September 24th CHICAGO, December 12, 2016 —…

Daimler grows market share in Mexico

Focus on strengthening the dealer network resulting in market share growth PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, December 9, 2016 – Daimler continues to grow its share of the Mexican truck market, in large part due to a…

Top manufacturers commit to 2017 North American Commercial Vehicle Show

CHICAGO, Ill., November 30, 2016 — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) today announced that many of the top truck and trailer manufacturers, as well as commercial vehicle suppliers, have contracted to exhibit…

Daimler conference addresses how to meet customer needs

PORTLAND, Ore., November 18, 2016 – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) held its biennial aftermarket conference ‘Evolution’ recently, with a focus on the company evolving to meet customer needs. The event is the only conference…

Trucking adds 3,000 jobs in October, adjusted Sept. report bolsters gains

November 4, 2016 -- The for-hire trucking industry added 3,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in October, according to the Department of Labor’s monthly Employment Situation Report. The DOL also upwardly adjusted trucking’s employment stats…

SAF-Holland’s new coupling assistant aims to eliminate dropped trailers

ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 31, 2016 – SAF-Holland is looking to put an end to the costly problem of dropped trailers. The company introduced today for its Holland FW35-series fifth wheels a new ELI-te Fifth…

Complying with FSMA: An Update of Options for Motor Carriers

October 26, 2016 -- In a previous article, CCJ Magazine reported on how new rules from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) might impact transporters of temperature-sensitive food products. CCJ recently spoke with Brian Mathis, Esq., from Taylor and Associates Attorneys, to…

Latest U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast Shows Continued Growth for Trucking

Total Truck Volumes Will Grow, Even as Pipelines Gain Market Share Arlington, Va., October 24, 2016 – Today, the American Trucking Associations released the latest edition of its look into the future of freight transportation,…

Riding along in Navistar’s SuperTruck

October 21, 2016 -- In 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) launched its SuperTruck initiative to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50 percent and poured more than $115 million into the project. Trucking heavyweights like Cummins,…

New tractor-trailer emissions regulations unlikely to be affected by election

October 21, 2016 -- The fast-approaching Nov. 8 federal elections likely won’t disrupt the implementation of the recently finalized Phase 2 emissions regulations for tractor-trailers, set to be phased in over the next 10 years.…

Trailer Makers Clarify 2017 Truck Show Plans

October 19- 2016 -- North America’s three largest trailer makers clarified their marketing plans for 2017, with the manufacturers announcing separately how they will split their appearances between the venerable Mid-America Trucking in Louisville, Kentucky,…

New Navistar Program to assist with Core Management

LISLE, Ill., October 19, 2016 – Navistar has announced the launch of a new Core Advantage Program designed to help fleets manage their core and remanufacturing activities. The company is providing new tools including a…

Latest Forecast Shows More Growth for Trucking

ARLINGTON, Va., October 13, 2016 – The American Trucking Associations (ATA) released the latest edition of its look into the future of freight transportation, U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2027 today. The report showed growth…

North American Commercial Vehicle Show Organizers Announce Georgia World Congress Center To Host 2017 NACV Show

CHICAGO, July 11, 2016 — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) organizers, Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA) and Newcom Media USA (Newcom), today announced that the partnership (NACV Show Partnership) has signed a contract…

Navistar Signs Commitment To Exhibit at North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 in Atlanta; Joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee

CHICAGO, May 25, 2016 — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) today announced that Navistar has signed a commitment to exhibit at the inaugural NACV Show in Atlanta, Georgia from September 25-28, 2017.…

Daimler Trucks North America To Exhibit at North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2017 in Atlanta; Joins Exhibitor Advisory Committee

CHICAGO, May 23, 2016 — The North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show) today announced that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has signed a letter of intent to exhibit at the inaugural NACV Show in…

NACV Show Organizers

Hannover Fairs USA Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA) develops and manages marketing programs at Deutsche Messe events in Hannover, Germany and the United States, as well as in such key emerging markets as China, India and…