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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2021

PGT Trucking To Deploy Automated Convoy Technology

During an eight-year partnership with Locomation, PGT Trucking will deploy 1,000 autonomous relay convoy systems to enable one driver to pilot a lead truck while a follower truck operates in tandem through a fully autonomous system.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2021

J.B. Hunt, Waymo Partner on Autonomous Freight Transport

Waymo’s autonomous Class 8 trucking unit will haul freight between facilities in Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, for one of J.B. Hunt’s top customers.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

Volvo Group Breaks Ground on U.S. Vehicle Propulsion Lab

The facility will be the first in North America to allow comprehensive testing of current and future products for Prevost, Volvo Bus, Volvo Trucks, and Mack Trucks to meet evolving government regulations.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2021

Velocity Truck Centers Expands to Mexico

Velocity Truck Centers has partnered with Canorsa Freightliner to form Velocity Vehicles Mexico.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2021

First Peterbilt New Model 579 Goes to Smith Transport

Peterbilt delivered the first production New Model 579 to Smith Transport in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2021

Penske Takes Delivery of Volvo VNR Electric Models

Penske Truck Leasing took delivery of two VNR Electrics from Volvo Trucks North America, expanding its fleet of battery-electric Class 8 models available in Southern California.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2021

UAW Workers on Strike at Volvo Trucks North America Plant

United Auto Workers members are again on strike at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley truck-assembly plant after workers for the second time rejected a tentative deal.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2021

Certain Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled for Fire Risk

The halogen headlight bulb of certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia may dislodge during replacement and contact other vehicle components, possibly causing them to melt and increase the risk of fire.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2021

Volvo Begins Autonomous Pilot in Sweden Port

Volvo Autonomous Solutions is moving towards commercialization of autonomous transport solutions on both public roads and confined port areas.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 4, 2021

ACT: Third of Class 4-8 Vehicles to be Battery-Electric in 10 Years

ACT Research predicts that electrification of the Class 4-8 commercial vehicle market in the U.S. and Canada will top 40% by 2040. HDT sits down with ACT's Jim Meil to dig into the report.

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