Louisiana’s Damien Hebert, last year’s national winner in the twin trailers division, is passionate about details, and he proves it at truck driving championships.
July 7, 2023Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Union Workers Question Safety at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant
While the United Auto Workers union hammers out a new deal with GM and battery manufacturer Ultium Cells, workers are pointing to safety hazards as a key issue in the negotiations.
July 7, 2023Truck Makers, California Reach Deal on Zero-Emission Rules
Major truck and engine manufacturers have brokered a truce with California’s plan for phasing out sales of Classes 4-8 diesel-powered trucks in a landmark deal with state regulators.
July 6, 2023Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients
Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.
July 6, 2023Amazon Fleet Electrification Sees 5,000 Rivian Vans on Roads
Amazon's electrification of its delivery fleet gained pace over the past six months while still lagging earlier targets. The e-commerce giant has rolled out more than 5,000 EVs in the past year.
July 6, 2023Q2 Deliveries Reflect Surge in Momentum, Nikola Says
Nikola Corp. delivered 45 battery-electric trucks wholesale and 66 trucks retail in the second quarter, the company announced July 5.
July 5, 2023Goodyear Adds Regional Haul Trailer Tire
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced a new addition to the Cooper Work Series line, the company announced June 28.
July 5, 2023TireHub Appoints John Cavanaugh as Newest CFO
TireHub has appointed John Cavanaugh to the role of chief financial officer, the tire distributor announced June 29.
July 5, 2023Continuous in-cab driver training benefits your entire fleet
This guide explores how in-cab technology has changed driver training. Learn about: - How technology fully covers training needs - The role technology plays in driver satisfaction - The benefits of a customizable, open-platform approach - In-cab coaching that can help to avoid nuclear verdictsÂ
July 1, 2023Mobil Delvacâ„¢ helped BSA Trucking's fleet become unstoppable
After switching to Mobil Delvacâ„¢, BSA Trucking was able to extend oil drain intervals from 30,000 miles to 75,000 miles. As a result, BSA Trucking had less maintenance, kept their trucks on the road longer and increased productivity. Â
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