For the trucking industry, 2019 was a year of transition, replete with regulatory victories and disappointments.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Ford to Add 3,000 Jobs in Detroit Area, Invest $1.45 Billion
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 jobs at two factories in the Detroit area and investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric and autonomous vehicles.
December 17, 2019Toyota’s 2020 Forecast Nudges It Closer to Volkswagen
Toyota Motor Corp. is forecasting sales of 10.77 million vehicles worldwide during 2020, nudging it closer to No. 1 automaker Volkswagen AG.
December 17, 2019Navistar to Cut 1,300 Jobs; Lower Q4 Net Income, Revenue Reported
Navistar International Corp. reported lower net income and revenue in its fiscal year fourth quarter as the industry’s falling demand for heavy-duty trucks was amplified by other corporate factors, including very strong year-earlier chargeouts.
December 17, 2019Trailer Orders Fall Amid Concerns Over 2020
FTR reported preliminary net U.S. trailer orders for November dropped to 20,200 as fleets are becoming more cautious about freight conditions in 2020.
December 16, 2019Design Firm Adds Car-Haul Options
Ernest Dandridge Carrier Design Services Inc. announced it added electrification options to its adjustable enclosed car-hauling equipment, RAD/Auto Transport Modules, for use in vans from Kentucky Trailer.
December 16, 2019Northeast States Weigh Transportation and Climate Initiative
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is one of the leaders pushing for a regional program that would raise the price of gas while curbing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
December 16, 2019Tesla Zealotry on Street Fades as Focus Shifts to Fundamentals
The perpetual war between Tesla Inc.’s bears and bulls may finally be simmering down.
December 13, 2019The Year in Charts: A Reality Check for Trucking
After trucking reached dizzying heights in 2018, the industry reflected more realistic conditions over the past 12 months. Class 8 sales performed above replacement levels, tonnage was marked by volatility and trailer orders started strong and faded to a nearly three-year low by May.
December 20, 2019Timeline: Trucking's Biggest Moments in 2019
Feeling reflective? 2019 was a big year for trucking, with lots of regulatory reforms and bankruptcies dominating the news cycle. Here's a look back at what you all were talking about this year.Â
December 20, 2019