Business, Equipment

Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum to Be Interim CFO

Daimler Truck AG CEO Martin Daum will temporarily assume the role of chief financial officer at the original equipment manufacturer, the company said Aug. 14.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Nikola to Halt Sales, Recall Trucks After Battery Fires

All the Class 8 Tre battery-electric trucks Nikola Motor sold or sent to potential customers for testing are being recalled, the company said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Yellow Looks to Finalize Bankruptcy Loan

Yellow Corp. continues to work with potential financiers, including Estes Express Lines, who are offering more affordable alternative bankruptcy financing for the LTL trucking company.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 11, 2023
Business, Equipment

SAF-Holland Q2 Sales Soar on North American Demand

Sales at SAF-Holland jumped in the second quarter of 2023 on the back of North American trailer and truck markets plus increasing demand for disc-braked axle systems for trailers.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Natural Gas-Fueled Volvo Trucks Set for North American Tests

The first testing of natural gas-fueled European Volvo Group Class 8 trucks on North American roads is set to begin by the end of September, and more imports could be on the way.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 10, 2023
Business, Equipment

Continental Cuts Guidance on Weak Truck Tire Sales

Weaker-than-expected North American and European commercial vehicle replacement tire sales in the second quarter of 2023 and through the remainder of the year forced Continental to cut revenue guidance for its tire unit and the company as a whole.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics

TFI to Buy Class 6-8 Truck Transporter JHT

TFI International is set to acquire Class 6 to Class 8 truck manufacturer transportation provider JHT Holdings Inc., it said Aug. 7.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 8, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS Lost More Business Than Expected on Strike Threat

Profits at UPS fell year-over-year in the second quarter as the parcel carrier lost more business to rivals than expected due to uncertainty surrounding negotiations with the Teamsters.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 8, 2023
Business

Werner Eyes Better Back Half of 2023 as Q2 Profit Falls 59%

Profits at Werner Enterprises Inc. more than halved in the second quarter, but the carrier sees brighter prospects for the second half of the year, particularly the final three months.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola Q2 Loss Widens on Romeo, European Exits

Losses at Nikola Motor widened year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 after the truck maker took a $77.8 million hit to its balance sheet.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
August 7, 2023