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Texas-Based Holt Truck Centers Pursues Electric Trucks Alongside Nikola

Last summer, Holt Truck Centers signed a deal to become the certified dealer of Phoenix-based Nikola Corp.’s trucks in Texas.

November 4, 2022
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CVG Reports Modest Results in Third Quarter

Diversified commercial vehicle supplier Commercial Vehicle Group reported a decline in net income in the third quarter as revenue rose slightly.

November 4, 2022
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Chinese EV Startup Monitors Drivers’ Vital Signs

A new Chinese electric vehicle startup, BeyonCa, is touting its ability to monitor drivers’ health for serious incidents like a heart attack to help stand out in an increasingly crowded market.

November 4, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Orders Soar in October on Pent-Up Demand

North American Class 8 orders in October soared past the year-earlier volume and retreated a step or two from the previous month’s all-time record, ACT Research reported, calling it further confirmation of pent-up demand.

November 3, 2022
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Rhode Island Files Notice of Appeal in Truck Tolling Case

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has filed an appeal challenging a district federal court judge’s ruling declaring unconstitutional the state’s controversial trucks-only tolling plan.

November 3, 2022
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Cummins Reports Strong Q3 Results; Meritor Now Part of Company

Cummins Inc. reported lower net income and higher revenue in the third quarter as business in North America was strong and its growth strategy added costs.

November 3, 2022
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Pittsburgh Airport Dedicates $44 Million to Build Cargo Facility

Allegheny County Airport Authority board members awarded $44 million in contracts Oct. 28 for the construction of a state-of-the-art cargo facility on Pittsburgh International property in Findlay.

November 3, 2022
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Nikola Posts Earnings Beat, Skips Electric Truck Update

Nikola Corp. posted quarterly sales above expectations as production of its battery-electric trucks ramped up, but didn’t provide updated guidance on its previous goal of delivering at least 300 trucks this year.

November 3, 2022
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Self-Driving Veteran Jur van den Berg Joins Waabi

Autonomous truck developer Waabi has expanded its leadership team by hiring self-driving vehicle technologist Jur van den Berg as its principal software engineer.

November 3, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Jacobs Showcases New Valvetrain Systems With Demo Truck

THOMPSON, Conn. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems on Nov. 1 showcased new cylinder deactivation and active decompression systems while launching the third iteration of its demonstration truck to highlight the new technologies.

November 2, 2022