Equipment

Deutsche Post DHL Group will add 2,000 electric delivery vans to its global fleet as part of an agreement forged with Ford Pro, the companies announced Dec. 5.

Tesla Inc. plans to lower production at its Shanghai factory, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign demand in China isn’t meeting expectations. 

A short guide to help state agencies collaborate in creating electric vehicle infrastructure has been published by a group of key national transportation, electric utility and energy groups.

Tesla Inc. has handed over the first of its long-awaited battery-electric Class 8 tractors to private fleet operator PepsiCo, kicking off customer deliveries for the vehicle originally unveiled more than five years ago.

Bridgestone Americas has selected Steve Hoeft as president of its commercial truck group, the company announced Dec. 1.

See how the Mobil Delvac™ team created a lubrication strategy for a Texas-based transportation company that extended oil drain intervals, provided enhanced engine protection, saved more than 500 labor hours for their team, and reduced their costs by over $700,000 per year.

Inspectors in the United States and Canada pulled over more than 35,000 commercial motor vehicles during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, issuing 26,164 warnings and citations to drivers for unsafe driving behaviors ranging from speeding to distracted driving.

Federal officials unveiled a 3.3 million-square-foot aircraft de-icing pad at Memphis International Airport, where FedEx Corp. has its largest sorting facility.

Mack Trucks announced it promoted Jonathan Randall to president of Mack Trucks North America, effective Dec. 1.

Truck Supply Co. of South Carolina announced its expansion into the St. Louis market with its purchase of Tractor Trailer Supply.