Consistency Wins Championships, North Carolina’s Walker Says
Brian Walker has spent more than a decade competing at the National Truck Driving Championships. This year, the Tar Heel State’s grand champion with TForce Freight competing in the 3-axle, is trying to prove he finally perfected a winning formula.
August 1, 2022Perspective: Flexibility Helps With Supply Chain Delays
For years, just-in-time supply chain practices were the name of the game for many companies. But in the aftermath of the pandemic and subsequent supply chain tangles, building up and keeping heavier inventories has come to the forefront as a core strategy. While there’s merit to both approaches, companies need to be prepared and take some action on unintended consequences of the new sea change.
August 1, 2022Rush Notches Record Q2 Net Income, Revenue
Truck dealership Rush Enterprises Inc. reported record second-quarter net income and revenue, citing strong freight demand and consumer spending that resulted in increased sales of commercial vehicles, parts and services.
July 29, 2022Schneider Reports $1.75 Billion Revenue for Q2
Schneider National posted increases in revenue and earnings during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported July 28.
July 28, 2022The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten
In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.
July 28, 2022Ford Wants Cops to Go Electric by Buying Its New F-150 Pickup Truck
Ford Motor Co. is unveiling its first version of an all-electric pickup truck police cruiser.
July 28, 2022Rivian to Cut 6% of Its Workforce
Rivian Automotive Inc. is cutting about 6% of its workforce and simplifying product plans, saying the economy has made it harder for the electric vehicle maker to raise money to build up production.
July 27, 2022Ford Q2 Profit Up 19% on Strong Prices, Sales Increase
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.’s net income rose 19% in the second quarter as the company pulled together enough computer chips to boost factory output and sales.
July 27, 2022Union Pacific to Spend $1 Billion to Modernize 600 Trains
Union Pacific, the second-largest U.S. railroad, is spending $1 billion to modernize 600 trains.
July 27, 2022Paccar Reports in Q2 All-Time Quarterly Net Income, Revenue
Paccar Inc. reported record net income and revenue for the second quarter as all segments of its business showed strength.
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