Paccar Sales, Parts Unit Push Quarterly Profit to Record
Paccar posted record quarterly income in the three months that ended June 30, beating estimates as profits across some of the company’s divisions reported healthy year-over-year gains.
Nikola Sells Arizona Hydrogen Production Project to Partner
Truck maker Nikola agreed to sell its Phoenix Hydrogen Hub project to partner Fortescue Future Industries for $24 million, the companies said.
Volvo Signs Fuel System JV Deal With Canada’s Westport
Truck manufacturer Volvo Group is set to establish a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system joint venture with Westport Fuel Systems.
June Medium-Duty Truck Sales Increase 22.7%
U.S. medium-duty truck retail sales increased 22.7% in June compared with the year-ago period, according to Wards Intelligence data.
Volvo Group Q2 Profit Nudges Higher, Margin Improves
Volvo Group posted net income of $1.06 billion, or 52 cents per share, in the three months that ended June 30, compared with $1.03 billion, or 50 cents, in the year-ago period, the company said.
Nikola Inks Hydrogen Fuel Supply Deal for FCEV Trucks
Nikola Corp. has reached a deal to buy hydrogen from BayoTech to fuel the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 Tre fuel cell electric vehicles, it said.
June Class 8 Sales Rise 7.7% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June rose 7.7% compared with the year-ago period, but slid marginally compared with May, according to Wards Intelligence.
Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer
The new leader of Hyundai Translead said that while the trailer market was softer through the first half of this year compared with year-ago levels, he sees pockets of strength heading into 2024.
Yellow Gains Financial Targets Waiver
Yellow Corp. will not have to meet certain financial targets under a deal with its lenders, winning valuable breathing space as it battles the Teamsters union and the threat of bankruptcy.
Diesel Prices Jump an Average of 3.9¢ to $3.806 a Gallon
On-highway diesel prices climbed 3.9 cents to a national average of $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 10.