Wabash National Completes Supreme Acquisition
ATLANTA — Trailer maker Wabash National Corp., long known for its 53-foot vans and flatbed trailers for Class 8 trucks, is now fully invested in the light-duty realm of e-commerce delivery, where Classes 1-3 vehicles are designed and built precisely to maximize efficiency in delivering smaller items to city and suburban addresses.
Big Changes Seen in Truck, Bus Design
California is the “incubator” for commercial vehicle innovation that will spread throughout the nation, generating a wave of new powertrains and driver-assistance technologies designed to decrease truck emissions and increase safety and freight efficiency, a vehicle engineering consultant said.
EPA Plan to Revisit GHG Phase 2 Raises Questions
Less than five months from the starting date of Phase 2 of the federal rule on GHG emissions from trucks, a statement from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on his plan to revisit the regulation’s sections on trailers and glider kits has created confusion and uncertainty.
Two Equity Firms Close to Deal for 3PL Transplace
Two private equity firms are close to a deal that will transfer ownership of third-party logistics provider Transplace, probably by the end of September.
Cummins, Eaton Offer New SmartAdvantage Powertrain
Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corp. announced their latest model SmartAdvantage Powertrain combination that will be available in October.
Descartes Acquires MacroPoint for $107 Million in Cash, Stock Deal
Two major technological vendors to trucking have joined forces with the Aug. 15 announcement that Descartes Systems Group has acquired MacroPoint for $107 million in cash and stock.
Cummins Reclaims Top Spot in North American Engine Installations
Cummins Inc., the last independent engine maker, reclaims first place in North American engine sales during the first half of 2017.
FedEx Won’t Add Surcharge to Most Home Deliveries During Gift-Giving Season
FedEx Corp. won't impose a surcharge on most residential deliveries this holiday season, the package delivery giant said.
YRC Remains Profitable, but Less So Than in Year-Ago Quarter
LTL carrier YRC Worldwide was profitable during the second quarter, but at a lesser level than during the same time in 2016.
Navistar to Cease Engine Production at Melrose Park Plant
Manufacturer Navistar International Corp. is phasing out the production of engines at its Melrose Park, Ill., plant and will turn the facility into a technical center for truck and engine testing.