Private Carriers Have Adjusted Their Operations for the Long Haul
Our 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers list shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping private carriers in ways that will last long after the novel coronavirus subsides.
August 29, 2020Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Continental Makes Leadership Changes in Truck Tire Business
Continental announced the appointment of two new leaders Aug. 25 for the truck tires division in the Americas region.
August 28, 2020Stoughton Hires Two for Key Executive Posts
Stoughton Trailers announced two executive appointments, naming Sue Vanderbilt chief financial officer and Jeremy Sanders chief commercial officer.
August 28, 2020Bollinger Plans All-Electric Delivery Van
Bollinger Motors, a startup already developing an electric pickup truck and large SUV, plans to go into the commercial vehicle business.
August 28, 2020Used Class 8 Sales Decline 16.3% Year-Over-Year in July
Used Class 8 vehicles in July were, on average, younger, cost less and had about the same mileage compared to a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
August 27, 2020Daimler’s Nielsen Believes Truck Production, Sales Improving
Daimler Trucks North America CEO Roger Nielsen sees the production and sale of new trucks reaching replacement levels by the end of 2020.
August 27, 2020Contract Rates Nearing Possible Jump Amid Rising Spot Prices
The trucking industry could soon see a jump in contract rates if the current environment holds steady, experts said.
August 26, 2020Schneider to Test Freightliner eCascadia Through 2021
Schneider said it will test the Freightliner eCascadia through 2021 to address potential challenges to widespread use of commercial battery-electric vehicles.
August 26, 2020Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Accelerate in July
U.S. orders for durable goods rose in July by more than double estimates amid a continued surge in automobile demand, indicating factories will help support the economic rebound in coming months.
August 26, 2020Mercedes-Benz to Discontinue Freightliner Sprinter Van
Mercedes-Benz AG announced the Freightliner Sprinter van will be discontinued and all retail sales completed by Dec. 31, 2021.
August 25, 2020