Nikola Corp. suspects 鈥渇oul play鈥 after an early-morning fire broke out at its Phoenix headquarters that affected several of its electric big rigs.
June 23, 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.
NHTSA to Evaluate AEB System Errors on Certain Cascadias
NHTSA has launched a preliminary evaluation into complaints involving automatic emergency braking system errors on certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks.聽
June 22, 2023Parts, Labor Expenses Up More Than 8% Year-Over-Year in Q1
Maintenance parts and labor expenses for trucking companies across North America rose more than 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recently released study.
June 22, 2023XPO鈥檚 Ramos Captures New Jersey TDC Title
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. 鈥 New Jersey has a new best-in-show. Lorenso Ramos of XPO, competing in the straight truck class, conquered a challenging course en route to a grand champion performance.
June 21, 2023International SuperTruck II Reaches 16 MPG
Navistar鈥檚 International SuperTruck II reached a fuel efficiency of 16 miles per gallon and a 170% improvement in freight efficiency compared with a 2009 baseline, the company said June 20.
June 21, 2023How Continental Is Evolving Into Complete Tire Management
UVALDE, Texas 鈥 While Continental is known largely as a tire manufacturer, the bulk of its business is technology-focused, and it recently showcased how the two areas are intersecting.
June 21, 2023For NTDC Truckers, a Badge of Pride
National Truck Driving Championships Chairman Rodney Myers says though luck might play a role, it's preparation that determines success in the Super Bowl of Safety.
June 21, 2023Company Can鈥檛 Guarantee Air Bag Inflators Won鈥檛 Explode
DETROIT 鈥 A company that makes air bag inflators that have exploded in eight incidents聽 argued that it can鈥檛 say for sure whether its inflators might cause further such incidents.
June 21, 2023Nikola Cuts 270 Jobs to Slash Costs
Nikola Corp. will cut 270 jobs, including 120 in the United States, as the beleaguered truck maker seeks to slash cash outflows, the Phoenix-based company said.
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