Most professional female truck drivers believe their cabs are safe places, but they recommend that motor carriers adopt training policies allowing them the option for a same-gender trainer when involved in on-the-road activities, a new survey shows.
January 26, 2022Business, Equipment, Safety
Female Drivers Express Concerns About Sharing Cab With Men
Business, Technology, Equipment
Daimler’s Richard Howard Envisions Transformation of Truck Financing
As technology continues to transform the commercial truck market, Daimler’s Richard Howard sees a similar evolution underway on the financial services side of the industry.
January 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Paccar Boosts Q4 Net Income, Revenue
Paccar Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income rose 26% and revenue increased by about $1 billion compared with a year earlier.
January 25, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment
Bendix Offers Remanufactured BA-921 Compressors
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced genuine Bendix remanufactured BA-921 compressors for Detroit Diesel DD13 and DD15 engines that meet 2007 and 2010 federal emission standards are now available for the commercial vehicle aftermarket.
January 24, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
GM to Spend $6.5 Billion on Michigan EV Factories
LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.
January 21, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Affinity Truck Center Gains EV Dealer Status
Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.
January 21, 2022Government, Business, Technology, Equipment
Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.
January 21, 2022Business, Equipment
Traton Group Reports Sharp Gains in 2021 Sales, Orders
The Traton Group reported sharp increases in its unit sales and incoming orders for commercial vehicles in 2021 compared with 2020 despite the continuing influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties in the supply of semiconductors.
January 20, 2022Equipment
December Medium-Duty Sales Hit Year’s Second-Highest Level
U.S. retail sales in December of Classes 4-7 commercial vehicles reached the second-highest volume for 2021 despite declines across the board. Sales in the month fell 8.9% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto. com reported.
January 19, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Felony Charges Are First in a Fatal Crash Involving Tesla’s Autopilot
DETROIT — California prosecutors have filed two counts of vehicular manslaughter against the driver of a Tesla on Autopilot who ran a red light, slammed into another car and killed two people in 2019.
January 18, 2022