Freightliner Cascadia

Allison Transmission’s 3414 Regional Haul Series™ Selected by One of the World’s Largest Logistics Companies for Natural Gas-Powered Fleet

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission to its fleet of 18,000 tractors.

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Allison Transmission is pleased to announce a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission to its fleet of 18,000 tractors.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208165492/en/
Like all Allison transmissions, the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ works with any fuel source.
Its patented torque converter boosts engine torque, compensating for the lower power often associated with compressed natural gas.
For more information on Allison’s award-winning 3414 Regional Haul Series, visit allisontransmission.com .

Daimler Truck and TORC Robotics Select Aeva to Supply Advanced 4D LiDAR Technology for Series-Production Autonomous Trucks

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109234514/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109234514/en/
Aeva 4D LiDAR Sensors on a Torc Autonomous Truck (Graphic: Business Wire)
Under the production collaboration, Aeva will supply its latest Aeva Atlas ™ automotive grade 4D LiDAR technology to Daimler Truck and collaborate with Torc Robotics, Inc. (“Torc”), an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck, to enable SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle capabilities beginning with the Class 8 Freightliner Cascadia truck platform.
Joanna Buttler, Head of Global Autonomous Technology Group at Daimler Truck: “Daimler Truck is committed to leading the industry’s advancement toward autonomous trucks.
To maximise the safety of autonomous trucks, Daimler Truck and Torc’s trucks are equipped with sensor sets from a combination of three technologies, namely state-of-the-art LiDAR, radar and camera technology.
Our partnership with Daimler Truck and Torc Robotics is trailblazing the next era of commercial trucking, with safe, autonomous trucks that will revolutionize the industry as we know it,” said Soroush Salehian, Co-Founder and CEO at Aeva.

Burco Inc. Launches Line of Heavy-Duty Truck Mirror Replacement Glass

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burco Inc., America's only manufacturer of replacement side view mirror glass, announced today that it has begun its expansion into heavy-duty vehicles by launching the first of its line of replacement mirror glass for Freightliner trucks.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burco Inc., America's only manufacturer of replacement side view mirror glass, announced today that it has begun its expansion into heavy-duty vehicles by launching the first of its line of replacement mirror glass for Freightliner trucks.
Burco now offers replacement side view mirror glass for Freightliner Cascadia, M2 106, M2 112, M2 Business, Century and Columbia models.
The mirrors are currently available for same-day shipping on Burco's website and are also sold online at Mirror Glass Plus and Raney's Truck Parts .
Replacement mirror glass for many heavy-duty vehicles isn't easily available, and owners often unnecessarily replace their entire mirror assemblies when they need to replace only the mirror glass.

NFI Expands Class 8 Electric Truck Fleet in Southern California Through the JETSI Project

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J. 04/12/2023 – NFI, one of the nation’s oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers , is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project.

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CAMDEN, N.J. 04/12/2023 – NFI, one of the nation’s oldest and largest third-party supply chain solutions providers , is expanding its fleet of Class 8 battery-electric trucks (BETs) in Southern California as part of the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project.
NFI has taken delivery of the first 15 of its Class 8 BETs funded through the project, with the remaining ordered trucks set to be delivered by the end of June 2023.
“NFI has worked closely with its OEM partners — Volvo Trucks and Daimler Truck — during the last several years to put battery-electric trucks to the test on our routes across Southern California,” said Sid Brown, CEO, NFI.
“Through the JETSI project and other innovative fleet electrification efforts, we are excited to apply our early learnings and both lead the industry and accelerate progress toward achieving our sustainability goals.

Amogy Presents World’s First Ammonia-Powered, Zero-Emission Semi Truck

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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Amogy impressively scaled its technology from 5kW to 300kW in under 18 months, demonstrating an ammonia-powered drone, tractor, and now Class 8 truck.

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Amogy impressively scaled its technology from 5kW to 300kW in under 18 months, demonstrating an ammonia-powered drone, tractor, and now Class 8 truck.
After launching operations in Norway and announcing strategic partnerships in maritime and other heavy industries during 2022, Amogy continues its momentum to commercialization with this groundbreaking semi truck presentation.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amogy Inc ., a pioneer of emission-free, energy-dense ammonia power solutions, announced today the successful testing of the first-ever ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi truck.
Following an eight-minute-long fueling, the semi truck, having 900 kWh of total stored net electric energy, was tested for several hours on the campus of Stony Brook University.

Freight Shipping Service UOnLoad Expands Staff, Resources

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Monday, December 19, 2022

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2022) - UOnLoad , a user-friendly freight shipping service operating out of South Carolina since 2018, has greatly expanded its operations.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2022) - UOnLoad , a user-friendly freight shipping service operating out of South Carolina since 2018, has greatly expanded its operations.
By investing in itself, the company is hoping to capitalize on the success it found in the industry.
"If you want to succeed always try to keep up with progress," a representative of UOnLoad said.
UOnLoad has also instituted significant updates to both its customer portal and driver mobile apps.

Freight Shipping Service UOnLoad Expands Staff, Resources

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Friday, December 9, 2022

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2022) - UOnLoad , a user-friendly freight shipping service operating out of South Carolina since 2018, has greatly expanded its operations.

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2022) - UOnLoad , a user-friendly freight shipping service operating out of South Carolina since 2018, has greatly expanded its operations.
UOnLoad is a freight shipping service that offers an easy, step-by-step process for placing orders.
"If you want to succeed always try to keep up with progress," a representative of UOnLoad said.
The company is determined to set its drivers up for success in providing its customers with excellent service.

Lytx Announces OEM Integration with Daimler Truck North America; Unveils Innovative Safety Solution for Parked Commercial Vehicles

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Friday, October 21, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lytx® Inc., a global leader in video telematics solutions, has announced a first-ever OEM integration collaboration with Daimler Truck North America using Lytx's industry-leading video telematics system and all-new camera solution integrated into select Freightliner and Western Star models. The company also revealed an all-new parked vehicle trigger that helps fleets avoid potentially risky parking on the side of a highway or on/off ramp, filling a much-needed void in the marketplace and addressing a rising concern for drivers and fleet managers.

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The solution will leverage Lytx's state-of-the-art and highly configurable Lytx DriveCam components, which will be integrated in the vehicle during the production of those models.
This unique OEM solution is powered by the Lytx Vision Platform, which provides OEM partners and clients with the ability to leverage our expertise in video, big data, and artificial intelligence to build custom solutions.
One of the lesser-known safety hazards that commercial drivers face is the challenge of locating a safe place to pull their rigs over.
For more information about Lytx, visit www.lytx.com , @lytx on Twitter, LinkedIn , our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel.

UPDATE: START OF A NEW CEO: DAIMLER TRUCK AND TORC BEGIN FOURTH YEAR OF STRONG COLLABORATION

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Since Daimler Trucks majority share investment in Torc in 2019, the two have worked hand-in-hand to be the first to commercialize a profitable autonomous truck solution at scale.

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Since Daimler Trucks majority share investment in Torc in 2019, the two have worked hand-in-hand to be the first to commercialize a profitable autonomous truck solution at scale.
Torc continues to operate as an independent subsidiary and serves as the lead for autonomous driving system development, innovation, and fleet testing.
Over the past three years, we have benefited from the strong collaboration with Daimler Truck, bringing us significantly closer to our goal of developing a highly optimized self-driving truck that will meet the fleets needs for cost, safety, and performance.
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking.

START OF A NEW CEO: DAIMLER TRUCK AND TORC BEGIN FOURTH YEAR OF STRONG COLLABORATION

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Since Daimler Trucks majority share investment in Torc in 2019, the two have worked hand-in-hand to be the first to commercialize a profitable autonomous truck solution at scale.

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Since Daimler Trucks majority share investment in Torc in 2019, the two have worked hand-in-hand to be the first to commercialize a profitable autonomous truck solution at scale.
Torc continues to operate as an independent subsidiary and serves as the lead for autonomous driving system development, innovation, and fleet testing.
Over the past three years, we have benefited from the strong collaboration with Daimler Truck, bringing us significantly closer to our goal of developing a highly optimized self-driving truck that will meet the fleets needs for cost, safety, and performance.
Torc Robotics, headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, is an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, a global leader and pioneer in trucking.