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ORLANDO, Fla. — An executive at Peloton Technology said Texas is where the initial on-highway tests of the company’s platooning system will take place next year.

WASHINGTON — Longtime trucking industry advocate Mike Pennington was honored Sept. 3 with a commemorative paver on the rooftop terrace of American Trucking Associations’ Capitol Hill office.

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kenworth Trucks Co. said it is partnering with Fastport and the Truckload Carriers Association in a bid to ramp up efforts to attract more military veterans to the trucking industry.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Seven years after his death, a renewed appreciation for daredevil Evel Knievel is under way, delivered by Mack Trucks. 

KIRKLAND, Wash. — During a media event at Kenworth Truck Co.’s headquarters here Aug. 26, I asked General Manager Preston Feight a question: “Is trucking safe?”

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – As part of events celebrating the release of “Being Evel,” a new documentary about the life of Evel Knievel, Mack Trucks displayed the fully restored 1974 FS786LST model the daredevil used as his show truck.

Peloton Technology’s platooning system will be introduced into a trucking fleet’s operations for on-highway testing early next year.

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Telematics and mobile communications can help fleets better utilize their equipment and drivers, while providing truck dealerships the ability to more quickly make repairs and stock replacement parts.

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Advancements in predictive maintenance will accelerate in the coming years through the partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and Zonar Systems, executives with both companies predicted.