Output at Mack Trucks’ production facilities reached full capacity in recent days after employees returned to work following a six-week strike.
November 29, 2023Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Tesla Color Wraps May Help Broaden Cybertruck’s Appeal
When Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries on Nov. 30, color wraps — decorative films applied to the truck's exterior — could soften the edges of a truck seen as too harsh for mainstream buyers.
November 29, 2023Lithium Price Slump Means Batteries Are Cheaper Than Ever
Lithium's benchmark price in China is now down about 80% from its November 2022 record high. At that time, lithium miners were enjoying soaring profits and carmakers were seeing costs surge.
November 29, 2023Nikola CEO Girsky’s Duties Expand as CFO Departs
Nikola Corp. CEO Steve Girsky’s workload is set to increase further Dec. 4 with the departure of the truck maker's chief financial officer.Â
November 29, 2023Toyota Sells Part of Denso Stake to Raise Cash for EVs
Toyota is selling a part of its stake in components maker Denso to raise cash for its drive toward electric vehicles and other innovations, Japan’s top automaker said Nov. 29.
November 29, 2023Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training
From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.
November 28, 2023Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark
Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said
November 28, 2023Volkswagen Tells Workers to Brace for Job Cuts
Volkswagen AG signaled it’s willing to push for job cuts at its namesake brand to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
November 27, 2023Executive Spotlight: John Reed, Aim Transportation Solutions
John Reed, chief information officer and vice president of technology at Aim Transportation Solutions and a 30-year company veteran, is passionate about programming.
November 22, 2023Trailer Orders Continue to Rise Sequentially in October
U.S. trailer orders rose for a fourth consecutive month in October, according to preliminary data released by ACT Research.
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