Some truck buyers require lightweighting while most others move toward it slowly, if at all, but the coming of electric trucks may demand more of it, according to an updated confidence report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
March 3, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Lightweighting of Trucks Could Become More Prevalent, NACFE Finds
Business, Technology, Equipment
Navistar Stockholders Approve Merger With Traton SE
Moving one step closer to being acquired, Navistar International Corp. announced stockholders approved Traton SE’s proposal to buy all of Navistar’s outstanding common shares for $44.50 per share in cash, or $3.7 billion.
March 2, 2021Business, Technology, Fuel
Volvo to Make Only Electric Vehicles by 2030
Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online.
March 2, 2021Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Top 50
COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions
The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.
March 2, 2021Business, Technology
Dana Acquires Pi Innovo to Add to Electrification Business
Dana Inc. announced it acquired Pi Innovo, expanding on its earlier noncontrolling interest in the company.
March 1, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Fleets Use Risk Management Strategies That Emphasize Training, Technology
In an era of nuclear verdicts, fleets are finding it essential to maintain an effective risk management strategy to help protect the safety of their employees and the motoring public while also shielding their businesses from liability.
March 1, 2021Business, Technology
Chinese Trucking Startup Files Confidentially for US IPO
China’s Uber-like startup Full Truck Alliance confidentially has filed for an initial public offering that could raise at least $1 billion as soon as this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
February 26, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Grote Launches New Headlamps
Grote Industries announced its newest forward lighting, the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.
February 26, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Dana Taps Byron Foster as Chief Commercial Officer
Dana Inc. announced Byron Foster joined the company as chief commercial, marketing and communications officer.
February 26, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Nikola Falls After Paring Output Goals for Debut Electric Trucks
Nikola Corp. shares slipped after the company cut projected output of its first commercial zero-emission vehicles and said it may seek to raise more capital to invest in facilities such as a planned hydrogen-fueling network.
February 26, 2021