Equipment

Bridgestone Americas celebrated the expansion of its truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the company announced Aug. 16.

Truck manufacturer Peterbilt has started offering Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Primaax EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system as an option, Woodridge, Ill.-based Hendrickson said.

Federal prosecutors announced five more indictments in connection with an investigation into staged accidents with trucks in the New Orleans area.

Nikola Corp. fell in early trading after the maker of electric big rigs warned it may not reach its full-year delivery target as it grapples with fallout from recent battery incidents.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — UPS tank truck driver Gragg Wilson from Nevada takes top honors in the National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Championships on Aug. 19.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former grand champions Roland Bolduc of FedEx Express and Jeffrey Langenhahn of XPO are among the competitors advancing to the final round of the 86th annual "Super Bowl of Safety."

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After tackling a driving course Aug. 18 most of their peers described as challenging, Roland Bolduc and Jeff Langenhahn acknowledged the venue pushed them to perform at a high level.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For his final appearance as a competitor at the “Super Bowl of Safety,” Anthony “Tony” Spero’s family was on hand to partake in his swan song.

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Two-time grand champion Dick Gillespie says he never tires of coming to trucking events such as the National Truck Driving Championships. 

Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said.