Truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. has announced a leadership change that places a 20-year automotive industry veteran at its helm.
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XPO Names Mario Harik to Succeed Brad Jacobs as CEO
XPO Logistics Inc. announced that Mario Harik will succeed Brad Jacobs as CEO of XPO and join the board of directors following XPO’s planned spinoff of its tech-enabled brokerage platform.
August 4, 2022June Class 8 Sales Highest of the Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June were the highest of the year and improved 12.7% compared with the previous June, Wards Intelligence reported.
July 13, 2022Class 8 Sales Flat in April Compared With 2021
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in April were flat compared with a year earlier, coming in at just over 19,000, but continued the  improvement from the lows in the beginning of the year, Wards Intelligence reported.
May 12, 2022February Class 8 Sales Down 2.9%
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February fell compared with a year earlier, and landed just below 15,000 to put most truck brands in negative territory, Wards Intelligence reported.
March 11, 2022Cummins to Buy Parts Manufacturer Meritor for $3.7 Billion
Engine maker Cummins Inc. is acquiring components manufacturer Meritor in a $3.7 billion cash deal announced Feb. 22.
February 22, 2022January Class 8 Sales Drop
Class 8 U.S. retail sales in January slipped below 15,000, an 11.8% decline compared with a year earlier, Wards Intelligence reported.
February 10, 2022November Tonnage Hits Highest Mark Since Spring
Truck tonnage in November posted the strongest year-over-year gain since spring, American Trucking Associations announced on Dec. 21, as busy consumer spending both in brick-and-mortar stores and online propelled a surge in freight activity.
December 21, 2021Truck Tonnage Rises in October
Truck tonnage in October posted the strongest year-over-year gain since just before summer, American Trucking Associations announced, as consumers ramped up early spending in anticipation of a busy holiday shopping season.
November 23, 2021Class 8 Sales Falter in October
Class 8 U.S. retail sales in October fell nearly 10% compared with a year ago as three truck brands grew sales while four could not, WardsAuto .com reported.
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