Winterization Process Requires Preparation, Training
From treacherous road conditions to freezing temperatures, even the most conscientious drivers need to exert caution on the roads during the winter.
November 28, 2023Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Schneider’s Freightliner eCascadias Reach 1 Million-Mile Mark
Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric trucks operated by Schneider reached 1 million zero-emission miles carrying customer freight, the carrier said
November 28, 2023Volkswagen Tells Workers to Brace for Job Cuts
Volkswagen AG signaled it’s willing to push for job cuts at its namesake brand to reduce expenses and improve profitability.
November 27, 2023Executive Spotlight: John Reed, Aim Transportation Solutions
John Reed, chief information officer and vice president of technology at Aim Transportation Solutions and a 30-year company veteran, is passionate about programming.
November 22, 2023Trailer Orders Continue to Rise Sequentially in October
U.S. trailer orders rose for a fourth consecutive month in October, according to preliminary data released by ACT Research.
November 21, 2023Terraline to Carry Out Prototype Class 8 Truck Tests in Q1
A prototype of a battery-electric Class 8 truck with an expected range of 500 miles is set to begin its first pilot tests in Florida in the first quarter of 2024, according to vehicle developer Terraline Inc.
November 21, 2023Reyes Coca-Cola to Deploy 20 eCascadias in California
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will deploy 20 Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors, said Daimler Truck North America, the truck manufacturer’s parent company.
November 21, 2023Ford Scaling Back Planned Michigan Battery Plant
Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed two months ago during a strike by the United Auto Workers union.
November 21, 2023Hyundai Unveils Robot-Powered EV Plant in Singapore
Hyundai Motor Group has opened a heavily automated facility in Singapore that will play a crucial role in its electrification strategy, deploying robotics and new production methods.
November 21, 2023NHTSA Advisory Group on Underride Protection Seeks Focus
Members of the Advisory Committee on Underride Protection began revealing their divergent views on side underride guards for heavy trucks, sending several questions back to regulators.
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