Love鈥檚 Travel Stops formed an exclusive strategic partnership with Daimler Truck North America to provide services for Freightliner vehicles, the companies announced Jan. 31.
January 31, 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 Denies Petition to Remove Underride Guard Labeling Requirement
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition filed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance asking regulators to drop a requirement for trucks and trailers to display a legible certification label on their rear impact guards.
January 31, 2023GM Sales Rebound, Quarterly Profits Up 16%
DETROIT 鈥 Rising factory output led to strong U.S. sales at the end of last year, pushing General Motors鈥 fourth-quarter net income up 16% over the same period a year ago.
January 31, 2023Court Upholds Minnesota鈥檚 鈥楥lean Car Rule鈥 Tied to California
ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Jan. 30 upheld the state鈥檚 鈥淐lean Car Rule,鈥 which ties the state鈥檚 vehicle emission standards to California regulations.
January 30, 2023Major Shareholder Backs Ritchie鈥檚 $6 Billion IAA Deal
A large investor in Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. is backing the Canadian auction company鈥檚 proposed takeover of IAA Inc., giving a boost to a deal that has been opposed by other shareholders.
January 30, 2023TravelCenters and Electrify America Team Up to Install EV Charging Stations
CLEVELAND 鈥 TravelCenters of America is teaming up with Electrify America to install more than 1,000 charging stalls for electric vehicles at more than 200 locations.
January 30, 2023Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergey鈥檚 Truck Centers as its second certified electric vehicle dealership in New Jersey, the company announced Jan. 26.
January 30, 2023Volvo Group Hit With $130 Million Penalty Over Recall Issues
Volvo Group North America will pay a civil penalty of as much as $130 million under an arrangement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
January 30, 2023SUVs Emerge as Hot Point in EV Tax Credit Debate
General Motors Co. has taken a central role in pushing the Treasury Department to change how the government defines a sport utility vehicle and expand how many buyers can get electric vehicle tax credits.
January 27, 2023Nikola Launches Hyla Brand for Hydrogen Fuel
Nikola Corp. is launching updated branding for its hydrogen production, distribution and sales efforts, sharpening its focus on a segment integral to a company footprint that also includes production of fuel cell electric trucks and development of electric vehicle technology.
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