FONTANA, Calif. — The financial case must be just as sound as the environmental argument if electric trucks are to succeed in the marketplace, stakeholders said.

FONTANA, Calif. — Volvo Trucks North America provided the first rides in its forthcoming electric VNR model, and its partners in the Volvo LIGHTS project provided an update on efforts underway to accelerate adoption of electric trucks during a Feb. 11 media event.

Navistar International Corp. said it has received an unsolicited buyout offer from its European truck partner Traton SE — which is owned by Germany’s Volkswagen AG — in a $35 per share cash offer.

ATLANTA — Allison Transmission introduced a new, regional-haul transmission that is designed to handle mixed duty cycles, and named Daimler Trucks North America as the first truck-maker to offer the unit.

ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. has unveiled a transmission specifically designed for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, and is targeting the unit to segments such as port drayage and pickup and delivery where it sees rising demand in North America, Europe and China.

ATLANTA — Hendrickson introduced a heavier-duty version of its Haulmaax rubber suspension at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show here.

ATLANTA — Mack Trucks announced the addition of next-generation Bendix Wingman safety technology to the company’s models from the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

ATLANTA – Mack Trucks has introduced a limited-edition, blacked-out version of its Anthem over-the-road tractor that features a swath of model-specific exterior and interior appointments.

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations announced that Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. will be the exclusive trailer sponsor for the federation’s Heroes Truck workforce development program.

SAN DIEGO — Drowsy driving and instances of falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cellphone use among truck drivers has increased, according to customer data unveiled by video telematics provider Lytx.