The United Auto Workers filed a petition to gain union membership for the 900 workers at the Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio, that is jointly owned by General Motors Co. and Korean partner LG Energy Solutions.
October 31, 2022Fleet 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.
UAW Petitions to Organize GM-LG Energy Ohio Battery Plant
Perspective: Prioritizing Our People
New ATA Chairman Dan Van Alstine writes, "As incoming chairman of American Trucking Associations, I am honored for the opportunity to represent so many incredible individuals who form this amazing industry."
October 31, 2022Clarience Introduces New Fleet Management Platform
SAN DIEGO — Road Ready, a brand of Clarience Technologies, introduced a new fleet management platform that leverages application programming interface techniques to enable the integration and exchange of data.
October 28, 2022Truckers Express Concern as California Lawmakers Seek to Phase Out Diesel Big Rigs
From truckers to railroaders, commenters testifying at an Oct. 27 public hearing and in writing expressed concerns ranging from the cost of new electric trucks to the adequacy of charging infrastructure when California’s proposed Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation takes effect beginning in 2024.
October 28, 2022Allison Q3 Results Improve on Broad Gains
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported higher third-quarter net income and revenue as five of six of its end markets climbed.
October 28, 2022Auto Prices Finally Begin to Creep Down From Inflated Highs
While prices on new and used vehicles remain 30% to 50% above where they were when the pandemic erupted, signs are pointing to many vehicles becoming slightly more affordable.
October 27, 2022Dana Reports Q3 Net Loss, Revenue Gain
Dana Inc. posted mixed results in the third quarter, citing ongoing supply and production disruptions.
October 27, 2022Wabash Notches Records in Q3
Wabash reported record quarterly revenue and earnings per share as net income in the third quarter more than tripled and its backlog rose to an all-time Q3 high of $2.3 billion.
October 27, 2022Used Class 8 Market Softens More in September
Used Class 8 sales in the U.S. were down again in September, the average retail price fell, too, and likely steeper declines are ahead, ACT Research reported.
October 26, 2022Second Railroad Union Rejects Deal, Adding to Strike Worries
A second railroad union rejected its deal with the major U.S. freight railroads on Oct. 26, reflecting workers’ increasing frustration with the lack of paid sick time in the industry and adding to concerns about the possibility of a strike next month that could cripple the economy.
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