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Daimler Truck AG, Volvo Group Plan Joint Venture on Hydrogen Fuel Systems

Global truck manufacturers Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group have reached a preliminary agreement on a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems in heavy-duty vehicles by the second half of the decade.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 21, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel, Breaking News

Oil Price Turns Negative in Historic First; Diesel’s Decline Continues

The price of oil dropped to its lowest level in history April 20, sinking into negative pricing as oil supplies are beginning to overwhelm the globe’s storage capacity.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 20, 2020
Government, Business, Breaking News, Top 100

Trump Praises Trucking Industry’s Pandemic Response at White House Event

President Donald Trump commended America’s truckers for their dedication while serving as essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic during a presentation at the White House April 16.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
April 16, 2020
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

March Class 8 Sales Near Replacement Levels

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 27.8% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 9, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Tonnage Up 2.6% in February

Truck tonnage in February rose 2.6% when compared with year-ago levels, according to American Trucking Associations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 24, 2020
Government, Business, Breaking News

US-Mexico Border to Close; Trade Will Keep Moving

Following similar action along the Canadian border, the White House has closed the United States’ border with Mexico to nonessential traffic, but is exempting trade and commerce from the ban.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 20, 2020
Government, Business, Breaking News

US to Close Canadian Border; Trade Not Affected

The duration of a temporary ban on nonessential travel between the United States and Canada could be a month, President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on March 18.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 18, 2020
Business, Safety, Logistics, Breaking News

Amazon to Hire 100,000 to Help Meet Coronavirus-Related Order Spike

Amazon .com will hire 100,000 people — and give U.S. workers a $2-an-hour raise — in an effort to meet crushing demand from customers placing online orders for household essentials rather than going to crowded stores.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
March 16, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Breaking News

FMCSA Issues HOS Relief for Coronavirus Assistance

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed certain hours-of-service regulations for motor carriers involved in coronavirus-related relief efforts.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales Fall 22.1% in February

Class 8 U.S. retail sales in February dropped 22.1% to 15,460 compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto. com reported.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
March 11, 2020