For FedEx Express’ David Fountain, the grand champion from South Carolina, connecting with fellow drivers is the true essence of American Trucking Associations' annual safety showcase.Â
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Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum to Be Interim CFO
Daimler Truck AG CEO Martin Daum will temporarily assume the role of chief financial officer at the original equipment manufacturer, the company said Aug. 14.
August 14, 2023Nikola to Halt Sales, Recall Trucks After Battery Fires
All the Class 8 Tre battery-electric trucks Nikola Motor sold or sent to potential customers for testing are being recalled, the company said.
August 14, 2023Yellow Looks to Finalize Bankruptcy Loan
Yellow Corp. continues to work with potential financiers, including Estes Express Lines, who are offering more affordable alternative bankruptcy financing for the LTL trucking company.
August 11, 2023SAF-Holland Q2 Sales Soar on North American Demand
Sales at SAF-Holland jumped in the second quarter of 2023 on the back of North American trailer and truck markets plus increasing demand for disc-braked axle systems for trailers.
August 11, 2023July Class 8 Sales Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in July increased 2.5% from a year ago but were down from the prior month, Wards Intelligence reported.
August 11, 2023Iowa Champ Mindy Rathjens Eager for Debut at NTDC
For Mindy Rathjens, everything clicked once she got behind the wheel at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships. The 3-axle winner and state grand champion now sets her sights on nationals.
August 10, 2023Natural Gas-Fueled Volvo Trucks Set for North American Tests
The first testing of natural gas-fueled European Volvo Group Class 8 trucks on North American roads is set to begin by the end of September, and more imports could be on the way.
August 10, 2023Metternick Hones His Trucking Craft for the Fun of It
It could be déjà vu all over again for FedEx Freight driver Ronald Metternick — Michigan's 4-axle champion — at the National Truck Driving Championships.
August 9, 2023Continental Cuts Guidance on Weak Truck Tire Sales
Weaker-than-expected North American and European commercial vehicle replacement tire sales in the second quarter of 2023 and through the remainder of the year forced Continental to cut revenue guidance for its tire unit and the company as a whole.
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