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Retrieved from Mack Trucks on September 05, 2023
Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles
The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.
By David Taube • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant
The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier
The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Q&A
Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert
"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023 -
ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023
Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Photo retrieved from Trimac
Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations
The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production
Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive
The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023 -
OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A
The Indiana-based fleet has purchased A/T Transportation and its brokerage division, Automated Logistics.
By David Taube • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Wabash slows production line amid downturn
The OEM removed Saturday shifts at its main facility but kept full-time staff in place as analysts predict trailer manufacturing to decline in 2024.
By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands
Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks
The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.
By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2023 -
Daimler Truck CFO dies in ‘tragic incident’
Jochen Goetz was “decisively responsible” for the OEM’s 2021 spinoff from Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the company said.
By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Canada-based Titanium Transportation Group acquires US truckload carrier
The Bolton, Ontario, transportation firm paid another $6 million for Crane Transport’s Georgia and Alabama terminals.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Yellow bankruptcy: 7 takeaways from court filings
Analysts noted terminals will play a central role in the company’s shutdown.
By David Taube • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Yellow files for bankruptcy
The company posted notices last month it was ceasing operations.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Aug. 7, 2023 -
Ryder used vehicle prices decline, projected to bottom out in 2024
The transportation company’s pricing didn’t slide as much as expected in Q2, CEO Robert Sanchez said on an earnings call.
By David Taube • Aug. 4, 2023 -
Schneider National acquires M&M Transport, targeting dedicated segment growth
The Wisconsin-based carrier projects the deal will grow revenues in its dedicated segment to $1.5 billion.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023 -
JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola
The carrier says it will deploy its first wave of vehicles on routes in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 2, 2023 -
Paccar projects boost in production for 2023
Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.
By David Taube • Aug. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pro-Pac International.
Heavy-hauling specialist MEI expands Southeast presence with Pro-Pac deal
Buying Pro-Pac and affiliate company J&J will bolster the company’s service offerings, MEI CEO Dan Cappello said.
By Larry Avila • July 26, 2023 -
Nikola to be pilot customer of Bosch’s hydrogen fuel cell batteries
The electric truck maker will be the first to use the batteries as Bosch ramps up production in Germany.
By Eric Walz • July 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from California State Senate.
California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks
Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.
By David Taube • July 13, 2023 -
Average operational cost of trucking surpassed $2 per mile in 2022: ATRI
Fuel, driver wages and equipment pushed costs to their highest levels on record, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Colin Campbell • July 12, 2023 -
Q&A
How partnerships tie into Gatik’s view on middle-mile autonomy
The AV company’s Class 6 driverless box trucks are replacing Class 8 trucks in short-haul logistics, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • July 11, 2023