Longtime Wabash National Chairman Martin Jischke to Retire
Wabash National Corp., the nation’s largest manufacturer of trailers and liquid transportation systems, announced Nov. 25 that board Chairman Martin Jischke is retiring after the 2020 annual stockholder’s meeting.
November 25, 2019Despite Unveiling Issues, Elon Musk Says Tesla Pickup Truck Orders Hit 200,000
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said orders for its Cybertruck have climbed to 200,000 even after two windows unexpectedly shattered in the big reveal Nov. 21.
November 25, 2019SunTrust Extends $16 Million Loan to Tribe Transportation
SunTrust Banks Inc. will serve as the sole lender of a $16 million deal to support the growth of Tribe Transportation, a Native American, female-owned transportation enterprise in Gainesville, Ga.
November 25, 2019GM Announces $175 Million Diesel Truck Engine Component Plant in Ohio
The Dayton, Ohio, area will soon be home to a new General Motors plant making components for Duramax diesel truck engines.
November 22, 2019Webasto Announces Modular Battery, Other Technologies
Webasto Group announced a new modular battery system as well as thermal management and charging technologies for the North American commercial vehicle and automotive e-mobility markets.
November 22, 2019Treatments, Tools Help Fleets Battle Corrosion, Snow Accumulation
Snow and ice, as well as the chemicals used to keep highways clear, can bring additional challenges to fleets during winter months.
November 22, 2019Thermo King of Central California Joins Vipar Heavy Duty Network
Thermo King of Central California announced it joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network of independent distributors of aftermarket commercial vehicle parts.
November 22, 2019Fleets Take Precautions to Keep Equipment Running in Extreme Weather
As temperatures drop, drivers and technicians have to take extra precautions to ensure equipment operates properly and everyone remains safe.
November 22, 2019Tesla Pickup Truck Demo Was Smashing, but Not a Success
Elon Musk unveiled Tesla Inc.’s electric pickup truck Nov. 21, but it didn’t go as planned, ending with two smashed windows and the hashtag #cybertruck trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons.
November 22, 2019Anheuser-Busch, Nikola, BYD Complete First Zero-Emission Beer Run
Anheuser-Busch announced it completed on Nov. 21 its first zero-emission beer delivery in the company’s hometown of St. Louis using only zero-emission trucks from Nikola Motor Co. and BYD Motors.
November 21, 2019