Used Class 8 Sales Rise 4.65% in August
Used Class 8 truck sales rose 4.65% in August to 22,500 from 21,500, the first year-over-year increase since November, according to the latest data from ACT Research.
Daimler Fuel Cell Truck Completes Long-Distance Run
BERLIN — Daimler Truck demonstrated the potential for a fuel cell-powered truck by completing an approximately 650-mile run with its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 cabover model in its nati
Heartland Express Deploys Isaac In-Cab Technology
Truckload carrier Heartland Express has deployed Isaac Instruments’ in-cab telematics system across its fleet, the companies said in a joint announcement.
Biden Plans to Sell Offshore Drilling Rights
The Biden administration is charting plans to sell offshore oil drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five years, despite objections from environmentalists.
5 Ways Carriers Overpower Tough Market Conditions with Custom Driver Apps
The freight market is like a seesaw boxing match, with cycles of “boom” and “bust” happening more frequently. When capacity grows tight, carriers take swings to increase ra
Excitement Builds for Mack’s Medium-Duty Electric Truck
Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers discussed the encouraging signs they’re hearing from customers about the upcoming rollout of Mack’s first medium-duty electric truck.
UAW Targets 30% Wage Bump to Satisfy Workers, Grow Members
The United Auto Workers union wants to emerge from its strike against Detroit’s three major automakers with at least a 30% pay raise, according to people familiar with the matter
Hyzon to Pay $25 Million Fine After Settling With SEC
Hyzon Motors Inc. will pay a $25 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after an investigation, the Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer said.
Uber Freight Adds AI Tools to Better Compete in Cargo Market
The freight unit of Uber Technologies has tapped its vast data files to create an AI tool that can predict late shipments — and make suggestions for alternative routes.
AGCO to Buy Trimble Assets for $2 Billion to Boost Farm Tech
AGCO Corp., one of the world’s largest tractor makers, will acquire technology assets from Trimble Inc. for $2 billion to boost its offerings in the so-called precision agricultu