Nikola Falls After Paring Output Goals for Debut Electric Trucks
Nikola Corp. shares slipped after the company cut projected output of its first commercial zero-emission vehicles and said it may seek to raise more capital to invest in facilities such as a planned hydrogen-fueling network.
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January Sales Indicate Used Truck Market Is Poised to Grow
The average used Class 8 vehicle in January had higher mileage and sold for a little less than a year earlier, ACT Research reported, calling it an inkling of all the freight there was to haul in the second half of 2020.
February 25, 2021Peterbilt Launches Updated Vocational Models 567 and 520
Peterbilt Motors Co. has updated its vocational Model 567 and 520 trucks, the company announced Feb. 24.
February 25, 2021For Recruiting and Retention, Trucking Companies Should Focus on Equipment, Pay
Trucking companies must focus on maintaining good equipment and keeping lines of communication open with drivers to ensure effective recruitment and retention, a new report found.
February 24, 2021Kenworth T680E Eligible for CARB Incentives
Qualifying California purchasers of the new Kenworth T680E battery-electric vehicle are eligible for a $120,000 incentive voucher from the California Air Resources Board, Kenworth Truck Co. announced.
February 24, 2021Shell to Offer Carbon Neutral Heavy-Duty Lubricants
Shell Rotella, a lubricant brand of Royal Dutch Shell, will offer customers carbon neutral lubricants for heavy-duty engines in North America.
February 24, 2021BorgWarner Agrees to Buy Akasol AG for $915 Million
BorgWarner Inc. and Akasol AG have signed a business combination agreement intended to position BorgWarner to strengthen its commercial vehicle and off-highway battery systems business.
February 23, 2021Daimler Truck AG Taps Cummins to Supply All Medium-Duty Engines
Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc. announced a global partnership for medium-duty diesel engine development and production, and are considering other potential collaborations.
February 23, 2021With New Administration, Regulatory Policy Changes Could Be Coming
With a new administration now occupying the White House, the trucking industry soon could see changes in the regulatory landscape.
February 23, 2021Tonnage Dips 2.1% Year-Over-Year in January
January truck tonnage fell 2.1% compared with year-ago levels, but ticked up 1.4% over December 2020 — a continuation of several months’ worth of sequential gains, American Trucking Associations announced.
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