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BusinessEquipment

November Trailer Orders Remain Strong

U.S. trailer orders in November climbed to 39,500, ACT Research reported, as demand for dry vans powered ahead, along with refrigerated trailers and strengthening flatbed activity.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

FDA Advisers Back Authorization of Moderna’s COVID Vaccine

Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine won backing from a panel of experts who advise U.S. regulators, setting the stage for its shot to be the second vaccine cleared in the U.S. in as many weeks.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CVSA Roadcheck Shows 20.9% Vehicle Out-of-Service Rate

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck event resulted in an overall vehicle out-of-service rate of 20.9% in North America. That marks an increase from 17.9% recorded last year.

December 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Navistar Reports Fiscal Q4 Net Loss of $236 Million

Navistar International Corp. reported a net loss and lower revenue in its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter, citing tax-related items, the pandemic and charges on pre-existing warranties.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Cybertruck Toy Release Delayed Five Months, but Don’t Blame Tesla

Tesla Inc. watchers know all about blown deadlines for product releases by the electric vehicle manufacturer, but even fans of the brand who are too young to drive won’t be getting a promised Cybertruck stocking stuffer this year.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

North Carolina Environmental Chief Michael Regan Tapped to Lead EPA

President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Michael Regan to lead the EPA, putting a North Carolina environmental regulator in line to chart national policy on combating climate change and pollution, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTCA

Lordstown Motors, Camping World Team Up on EV Network

Lordstown Motors and Camping World will partner on a national electric-vehicle service and collision network for Lordstown Motors vehicles.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Final Rule Adds Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to increase flexibility in the commercial driver license skills test process.

December 17, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

EV Startup Canoo Fast-Tracks Launch of Commercial Delivery Van

Electric vehicle startup Canoo Holdings Ltd. is talking up the commercial vehicle sales part of a business model that has attracted more attention for its planned consumer-subscription service.

December 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Strong Freight Rates Drive Up Demand for Leased Trucks

The strong freight rates experienced by the transportation industry are driving an increase in truck leasing.

December 17, 2020

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