Business, Technology

Nikola Rejects Board Nominees From Founder Milton

Nikola Corp. rejected a slate of nominees for its board of directors proposed by an entity it said was controlled by founder Trevor Milton, arguing none were fit for the role.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler Advances Longhaul Hydrogen Truck Prospects

Daimler Truck recently took another step toward commercializing its prototype longhaul liquid hydrogen-fueled trucks.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt Exits After Omni Deal Completion

Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt exited the company days after finally completing the carrier’s at-times contentious merger with Omni Logistics.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 8, 2024
Business, Logistics

Reefer Unit Powers Carrier Global to 55.6% Q4 Profit Hike

Profits at Carrier Global jumped 55.6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on the back of higher refrigeration unit sales and improved operating margins.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 7, 2024
Business, Equipment

Emissions Sensors Settlement Leaves Cummins Nursing Q4 Loss

A December settlement between Cummins Inc. and the federal government pushed the engine and component manufacturer’s results into the red in the fourth quarter of 2023, it said Feb. 6.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment

Yellow Repays $700M COVID-Era Treasury Loan Plus Interest

Yellow repaid a $700 million loan it received from the Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Auto Stoppages Push P.A.M. Transportation Into Red in Q4

Labor stoppages at automotive manufacturers across the U.S. and a weak freight environment hit profits at carrier P.A.M. Transportation in the final three months of 2023, the company said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 3.2¢ to $3.899 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 3.2¢ to $3.899 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week of Feb. 5.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Saia Targets Further Expansion Via $1 Billion in 2024 Capex

Saia Inc. expects 2024 to be another year of significant expansion after picking up business and terminals following the implosion of less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp., executives said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, Equipment

Eaton Q4 Profit Jumps 31% on Record Revenue

Profit at Eaton Corp. jumped 31% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, powered by higher revenue at both its largest and smallest reporting units — Electrical Americas and eMobility.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024