Continental Cuts Guidance on Weak Truck Tire Sales
Weaker-than-expected North American and European commercial vehicle replacement tire sales in the second quarter of 2023 and through the remainder of the year forced Continental to cut revenue guidance for its tire unit and the company as a whole.
TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT
TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.
UPS Lost More Business Than Expected on Strike Threat
Profits at UPS fell year-over-year in the second quarter as the parcel carrier lost more business to rivals than expected due to uncertainty surrounding negotiations with the Teamsters.
Werner Eyes Better Back Half of 2023 as Q2 Profit Falls 59%
Profits at Werner Enterprises Inc. more than halved in the second quarter, but the carrier sees brighter prospects for the second half of the year, particularly the final three months.
Nikola Q2 Loss Widens on Romeo, European Exits
Losses at Nikola Motor widened year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 after the truck maker took a $77.8 million hit to its balance sheet.
Class 8 Truck Orders Jump 45% in July
North American Class 8 truck orders rose year-over-year for a third month in a row in July, according to ACT Research.
Canada’s Titanium Transportation Buys Georgia’s Crane
Titanium Transportation Group acquired Oakwood, Ga.-based Crane Transport to drive growth of the Canadian company’s U.S. logistics business, it said.
Weaker Truck Sector Tire Demand Induces Q2 Loss at Goodyear
Weaker demand from the U.S. and European commercial truck sectors resulted in a second-quarter 2023 loss at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Meritor, Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Sales Boost Cummins Profits
Profits at Cummins Inc. rose to $720 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $702 million in the year-ago period on the back of a jump in sales, including at newly acquired Meritor.
Weaker Freight Rates, Brokerage Gross Margin Hurt RXO Profits
Lower freight rates, a moderation in brokerage gross margin and the cost of operating as a stand-alone public company hurt profits at RXO Inc. in the second quarter of 2023.