Caltrans Turns to Recycled Bottles for Repaving Project
The California Department of Transportation is repaving a segment of a state highway using only recycled materials in a pilot project.
August 11, 2020Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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CVG Reports Q2 Net Loss, Lower Revenue
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. reported a second-quarter net loss and a decline in revenue as end markets contracted in a difficult quarter marked by the coronavirus pandemic.
August 11, 2020CVSA's International Roadcheck Rescheduled for Sept. 9-11
The postponed International Roadcheck event has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-11, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced Aug. 10.
August 10, 2020Dana Launches Spicer ReadyPack
Dana Inc. introduced its new Spicer ReadyPack preassembled kits for its most popular commercial vehicle driveshafts, coupling shafts and inter-axle shafts.
August 10, 2020Nikola Secures Order From Republic Services for at Least 2,500 Vehicles
Nikola Corp. announced it received a minimum order for 2,500 heavy-duty electrified refuse trucks from Republic Services Inc. that could expand to 5,000 over the life of the agreement.
August 10, 2020Allison Earnings, Revenue Fall Amid Pandemic Disruptions
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported second-quarter net income and revenue were sharply lower after the novel coronavirus pandemic upended supply chains and demand.
August 7, 2020Cummins Is Top Overall Supplier of Class 8 Engines in First Half of 2020
Independent engine maker Cummins Inc. supplied a leading 34.7% of the diesel engines used in the first half of 2020.
August 6, 2020July Class 8 Orders Lift Off Along With Freight Volumes
North American Class 8 orders in July inched past replacement levels and increased 98% compared with a year ago, ACT Research reported.
August 6, 2020Carriers Must Prepare as Deadline Nears for Chinese Technology Ban, Experts Say
With an Aug. 13 deadline approaching fast, motor carriers who do business with the federal government must soon launch an inquiry to locate and purge telecommunications equipment manufactured by five Chinese companies that may be in use in their operations.
August 5, 2020Nikola Posts Q2 Loss, Stays Focused on Growth Strategy
Just months after becoming a publicly traded company, Nikola Corp. reported that net losses widened versus year-ago levels as the company continues investing in the buildup toward the introduction of its electric trucks.
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