Pandemic Forces Cancellation of NTDC for Second Consecutive Year
For the second summer in a row, the National Truck Driving Championships & National Step Van Driving Championships are being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 18, 2021Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Ports Continue to Set Records; Congestion Worsens on West Coast
More than 60 containerships sat in San Pedro Bay on Feb. 18, at the entrance to the sprawling ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The vessels are waiting for a slot to sail into those facilities to begin unloading their cargo and then start the nearly two-week trip back to China.
February 18, 2021Cummins Top Supplier of Class 8 Engines in 2020
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. narrowly claimed the lead for the most Class 8 engines supplied in North America in 2020, pulling ahead by just 1,066 units over next-in-line Detroit, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America.
February 17, 2021TMC Announces Changes to Meetings, Exhibition
American Trucking Associations announced the Technology & Maintenance Council showcase exhibition will be an in-person event as part of TMC’s fall meeting.
February 16, 2021John O’Leary to Succeed Roger Nielsen as CEO of DTNA
Daimler Truck AG announced it appointed John O’Leary as the next president and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America, the leading truck maker in North America, effective April 1.
February 16, 2021January Classes 4-7 Sales Align With Expectations
Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales in January climbed 14.3% compared with a year earlier, led by a surge in the Class 6 segment, WardsAuto .com reported.
February 16, 2021Kenworth Introduces Next Generation of T680
Kenworth Truck Co. has introduced the next generation of its T680 on-highway model, which it describes as the most aerodynamic longhaul truck it has ever built.
February 12, 2021Xos Signs Distribution Deal With Thompson Truck Centers
Xos, a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles, announced a partnership with Thompson Truck Centers to distribute its trucks beginning in the second half of the year.
February 12, 2021Navistar Adds Property to Support Texas Truck Plant
Navistar International Corp. announced it acquired a property in San Antonio to house support functions for its under-construction plant in the area.
February 12, 2021Trailer Orders Ease; Supply Chain Issues Rise
U.S. trailer orders in January were 29,100, up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reported, citing manufacturers’ initial data.
February 11, 2021