Demand Remains Strong for Used Class 8s in January
Sales of used Class 8 trucks in January fell compared with a year ago, but the average heavy-duty truck brought 10% more money as customer demand remained strong amid a shortage of trucks, ACT Research Co. reported.
February 28, 2019Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Get Smart: Best Practices for Rightsizing Your Trailer Fleet
Not long ago, trailer telematics was tech only top fleets employed. Today, soaring adoption rates signal trailer management is critical to crushing it in a high-demand market. Hear from seasoned pros at marquee transportation companies tell how they are maximizing utilization, rightsizing busy trailer fleets, and killing the competition.
February 28, 2019ZF in Takeover Discussions With Wabco
Commercial vehicle supplier Wabco Holdings Inc. announced it has been approached by ZF Friedrichshafen AG and has “engaged in preliminary discussions concerning a potential transaction.”
February 28, 2019Omnitracs Aims to Boost Fleet Efficiency by Migrating to ‘Cloud-Native’ Platform
DALLAS — Omnitracs has embarked on a mission to reduce wasted time and inefficiency in trucking by harnessing the latest advances in cloud computing and software design.
February 27, 2019Nikola Chooses Mark Russell as President
Mark Russell has joined Nikola Corp.’s executive management team as president at a time when the company said it is poised to start production of several groundbreaking zero-emissions vehicles.
February 26, 2019Warning Signs Flash for Detroit as Jeep Wranglers Pile Up on Dealer Lots
An unexpected spike in inventory of Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s iconic Jeep is stoking concern that the American SUV boom that has fueled Detroit automakers’ profit is reaching its limits.
February 26, 2019Allison Transmission Reports Record Revenue, Net Income for 2018
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported record annual revenue and net income for 2018 while tax-related and interest expense factors led to mixed fourth-quarter results.
February 26, 2019Wabtec Merger Complete as Strike Threat Hangs Over GE Plant
The merger of GE Transportation, one of the original business units of the General Electric Co., and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. is complete as of Feb. 25.
February 25, 2019Rocketail Offers Rear Fairing
Rocketail announced the launch of Rocketail Wing, its rear drag-reduction technology for trailers.
February 25, 2019Tesla’s Model 3 Dominated Global Electric-Car Market in 2018
Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedan took command of the global electric-car market last year, outselling the nearest competitor by about 50%.
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