Yokohama Tire Corp. President Jeff Barna announced two executive management changes.
July 19, 2021Fleet 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.
Southeastern Freight Lines Selected as Carrier of the Year by Transplace
Southeastern Freight Lines was recognized as the best regional carrier for 2020 by transportation services provider Transplace.
July 19, 2021Sunbelt Rentals Orders Peterbilt’s 579EV Class 8 Model
Peterbilt Motors Co. announced an order from Sunbelt Rentals for five of its heavy-duty battery-electric Model 579EVs intended to deliver rental machinery.
July 16, 2021US Clashes With Mexico, Canada on Car Rules in Risk to USMCA
The U.S. is clashing with Mexico and Canada over rules for cars shipped across regional borders, with automakers and governments telling the Biden administration that it’s imperiling the success of their new trade pact.
July 16, 2021Rivian to Delay Production on Supply Chain Woes
Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric pickup maker backed by Amazon .com Inc., is pushing back to September its plans to start production of its debut vehicle, which was supposed to begin this month.
July 16, 2021DOT Officials Offer Overview of Automated Vehicle Testing
Commercial trucking operations are included in the slew of connected and automated vehicle testing activities the federal government is currently pursuing.
July 16, 2021Daimler Profit Trounces Estimates as Shortages Lift Prices
Daimler AG posted far higher earnings than analysts expected by joining peers in commanding better pricing for vehicles in the midst of the global semiconductor shortage.
July 15, 2021June Medium-Duty Sales Second-Highest in 2021
Classes 4-7 U.S. retail sales rose in June to the second-highest level of the year as they cleared 20,000 units, with all segments improving over the same period last year, WardsAuto .com reported.
July 14, 2021DTNA Names Scott Kuebler On-Highway Sales VP
Daimler Trucks North America announced that Scott Kuebler was appointed to serve as vice president for on-highway sales.
July 14, 2021Rail Stakeholders Push 15-Year Plan for Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON — As Congress eyes an infrastructure package, a coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak on July 14 released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor that would boost daily train routes and significantly speed travel on Acela express lines.
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