Truck Tonnage Up 2.4% Year-Over-Year in February
Truck tonnage in February increased 2.4% compared with the same month a year ago, and American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Index equaled 115.3, the federation announced March 22.
March 22, 2022Locomation, Christenson Partner on Automated Truck Deployment
LAS VEGAS — Automated truck developer Locomation has signed an eight-year agreement with Christenson Transportation to deploy its human-guided autonomous convoy technology.
March 22, 2022Tesla ‘Gigafactory’ Opens in Germany
BERLIN — Electric car manufacturer Tesla is opening its first European factory March 22 on the outskirts of Berlin in an effort to challenge German automakers on their home turf.
March 22, 2022HDMA Names Collin Shaw President, COO
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association announced it named Collin Shaw president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
March 21, 2022Traton Posts Strong Profit, Revenue Gains in Q4
Traton Group reported operating income and revenue rose sharply in 2021 compared with a year earlier, amid its strong truck and service businesses, and the integration of new U.S. subsidiary Navistar.
March 21, 2022N.H. Removes Entry-Level Driver Technicality
A New Hampshire law preventing licensing of new entry-level truck drivers has been changed with the governor’s signing of immediate legislation to comply with new federal requirements.
March 21, 2022Tire Manufacturers Remain Cautious About Finding Supply Chain Solutions
Commercial tiremakers are feeling a different type of March Madness dealing with their supply chains.
March 21, 2022Morgan Unveils Electrified Refrigerated Concept Truck Body
Morgan Truck Body announced a new electrified refrigerated concept truck body.
March 18, 2022Bosch Suspends Russia Business; Truck Parts May Have Been Misused
Robert Bosch GmbH is curtailing its operations in Russia amid signs that its parts may have been used for “non-civilian” purposes in violation of its policies, the company said.
March 18, 2022Embark Posts Wider Loss, Advances Tech Development
Autonomous truck developer Embark Technology Inc. issued its first annual and quarterly financial report as a public company, detailing steep losses but significant technology gains and key business partnerships.
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