North American truck dealer Rush Enterprises Inc. reported a surge in third-quarter net income and revenue, amid ongoing pent-up demand for commercial vehicles and growth in aftermarket services.
October 26, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Rush Enterprises Returns Strong Q3 Results
Business, Technology, Equipment
Texas Instruments’ Forecast Signals Chip Demand Slump Is Spreading
Texas Instruments Inc., whose chips go into everything from home appliances to missiles, gave a weak sales forecast for the current quarter, indicating that the falloff in semiconductor demand is spreading beyond computing and phones.
October 25, 2022Business, Equipment, Logistics
Driver Shortage Decreases Slightly to 78,000, ATA Says
SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations revealed Oct. 25 that it estimates the shortfall of professional drivers has decreased slightly to 78,000 for this year.
October 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Skybitz Unveils Kuantum, Its Next-Generation Trailer Telematics Platform
SAN DIEGO — SkyBitz has introduced Kuantum, its next-generation trailer telematics system featuring an integrated cargo sensor and expanded capabilities to help fleets squeeze more utilization out of their trailers and intermodal containers.
October 25, 2022Business, Equipment
Paccar Notches Record Q3 Net Income
Paccar Inc. notched record third-quarter income amid record results at its parts business and strong global demand for its trucks.
October 25, 2022Government, Business, Equipment
Trucking Companies Urged to Stay the Course if Recession Occurs
SAN DIEGO — With some economists predicting around a 50-50 chance of the U.S. economy sliding into a recession in the first half of 2023, a panel of experts at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition urged trucking companies to prepare now for a possible economic downturn by maintaining strong levels of cash flow and — above all — avoiding panic if a recession takes hold.
October 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Experts Discuss Possible Future Risks for Truckers
SAN DIEGO — A panel of experts discussed the safety challenges and opportunities that exist for truckers out on the road today, including how emerging technologies both promise improvements but also raise questions.
October 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Lidar Sensor Price Plunge Leads to Orders From GM, Volkswagen
Lidar has been winning over more supporters in the automotive industry as prices rapidly decline. Developers are betting that once their sensors are cheap enough, it’ll be difficult to justify not using lidar in vehicles.
October 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Peterbilt Debuts SuperTruck II Concept at MCE
SAN DIEGO — Peterbilt Motors Co. unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency concept vehicle for the first time in the exhibit hall at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.
October 25, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Panel Discusses the Future of Zero-Emission Trucks
SAN DIEGO — Cooperation among stakeholders will be necessary to help propel trucking industry adoption of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, experts said.
October 24, 2022