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Peterbilt recently introduced the latest iteration of its Model 579, which the company is saying is the most technologically advanced truck it has ever produced. As evidence of that, the manufacturer points to the 15-inch Digital Dash Display, the smart steering wheel, and Bluetooth microphone, as well as the suite of standard driver safety and assistance systems, including collision mitigation, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and more.

Utility Trailer recently introduced a new 7-inch (17.8-centimeter) rear impact guard that will be standard on all of its trailers going forward, including curtainside, dry van, flatbed, and reefer models. It’s also possible to add the new guard to any model produced after 2002 as long as it has the 7-in.-deep horizontal Interstate Commerce Commission bumper. The new rear impact guard was also given a TUFF Guard award for eliminating underride in the organization’s full-width, 50% overlap, and 30% overlap tests.

Hot shot trucking is an excellent hauling option when you need express delivery. Typical hot shot freight is often an individual machine, raw materials, or cargo critical to productivity and maintaining service, such as equipment or parts vital to completing construction and agriculture jobs. By enlisting the services of a hot shot trucker, companies can avoid costly downtime and receive the desperately needed products in the fastest manner possible. FR8Star streamlines the process of finding drivers of all kinds, including those who specialize in hot shot trucking. With a network of reputable drivers boasting the right trucks and trailers, FR8Star is a fast and secure way to find an operator who can haul the hot shot load at a moment’s notice.

Mack recently held a virtual event attended by more than 300 customers and dealers that focused on the MD Series, complete with an opportunity to ask Mack executives questions about the new medium-duty truck family that entered fully production on September 1. (Photo courtesy of Mack Trucks.)

Navistar announced in mid-August that it will situate its NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit at a new facility in Rochester Hills, Michigan, just north of Detroit. (Photo courtesy of Navistar.)

The Volvo Trucks Customer Center is giving Volvo customers a new, socially distant way to get an in-depth look at its newest trucks. The live presentations, built to accommodate physical distancing and travel restrictions currently in place due to COVID-19, provide an immersive visual experience that goes beyond replicating how a customer would examine the truck in person.

Freightliner’s Smart Source, a mobile application that lets users view brochures, training videos, and more, recently received several updates designed to make it more helpful and easier to use. It now features an upgraded design, the ability to opt-in and customize push notifications to be the first to know when Freightliner adds more videos or news items to the app, and a built-in shortcut to Freightliner’s Roadside Assistance Program. The app has also expanded to include more training videos, accessible by entering the last six digits of a truck’s VIN, and links to online manuals.

FR8Star, a trusted online marketplace specializing in oversize heavy equipment hauling, announces 269% growth from September 2019 to June 2020. This increase is due in part to substantial new developments introduced on the FR8Star platform throughout that period. More than $5.5 million in freight loads have been billed through FR8Star so far in 2020, and with an increasing number of loads generated each week, there has never been a better time for brokers and carriers to join the FR8Star network and start bidding on loads.

FR8Star, a trusted online marketplace and preferred shipping partner of Sandhills Global, announces a successful closing quarter in 2019, with more than 25,000 specialized, less than load (LTL), and flatbed transport loads posted to the FR8Star broker and carrier network. FR8Star connects shippers with expert, bonded brokers and insured carriers, providing a secure and transparent bidding process to facilitate timely, hassle-free shipping. Continuing its momentum into 2020, FR8Star’s lead generation looks to grow past 1,500 quality leads per week, derived from AuctionTime.com, MachineryTrader.com, TractorHouse.com, and TruckPaper.com.

What Is Hot Shot Trucking? When time is of the essence and you need to transport a load quickly, hot shot trucking is an excellent option. In addition to having...