Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo’s Voorhoeve: Customer Service Integral to Company

Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve says the lessons he learned in customer service when he joined the company more than a quarter century ago remain with him today. 

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024
Business, Technology

Penske Truck Leasing Eyes Up to 80% of Power From Solar

The first facility with a rooftop solar installation, in Illinois, is now operational. Solar panels installed there are expected to generate roughly 80% of the building’s energy needs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Hexagon Doubles Natural Gas System Output With Plant Move

Hexagon Agility opened an assembly and installation plant in Rialto, Calif., on Nov. 21, a move designed to double the natural gas fuel system supplier’s production capacity, it said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 21, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Commercial Ops Debut Coming Fast for VNL Autonomous Truck

The start of commercial operations for factory-built autonomous Class 8 tractors by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Aurora Innovation is due in a matter of days.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Voltera Raises $50 Million to Boost Expansion Plans

Voltera also raised $100 million in debt financing in August. The funds will also be used for building out the company’s planned network of charging sites.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Uber Freight Launches Capacity-as-a-Service Platform

A capacity-as-a-service platform, Broker Access is designed to boost productivity, service levels and business growth for brokers, Uber Freight said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack to Launch New Flagship Semi in 2025

Whether the tractor will be an update of Mack’s existing on-highway flagship, the Anthem, or a new model altogether is unclear.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Aims to Raise Share of North American Truck Market

Volvo Trucks is targeting a 25% North American heavy-duty truck market share by 2030, according to executives at the company.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 15, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Truck Maker Nikola Trims 135 Staff in Cost-Cutting Move

Truck maker Nikola recently reduced staffing levels as it seeks to control costs.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Westport Q3 Loss Narrows as Cespira JV Ramps Up

Westport Fuel Systems’ loss narrowed in the third quarter, due in part to the company’s decision to recognize its heavy-duty truck operations as an equity investment on its financial ledger.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2024