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Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says

The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute.

November 4, 2019
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Omnitracs Resolves ELD Disruption That Had Drivers Reverting to Paper Logs

Technology company Omnitracs announced its electronic logging devices that had experienced outages caused by an infrequent update to Global Positioning System operations are now functional.

November 4, 2019
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VW鈥檚 Traton Joins Rivals in Warning Demand for Trucks Is Souring

Volkswagen AG鈥檚 Traton truck-making division echoed competitors in warning it鈥檚 鈥渋ntensively鈥 preparing for a much more difficult environment next year.

November 4, 2019
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Mack Trucks Union Workers Approve Labor Agreement

Mack Trucks announced late on Nov. 3 that United Auto Workers members ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the company. The contract covers more than 3,500 Mack workers across six facilities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida.

November 4, 2019
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Allison Reports Lower Q3 Results

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the third quarter amid uneven demand in its markets.

October 31, 2019
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NACV Spotlights Innovations as Firms Brace for Downturn

ATLANTA 鈥 Truck, trailer and component manufacturers unveiled their latest innovations and outlined visions for the industry鈥檚 future here at the second edition of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show, while simultaneously preparing for an expected downturn in the equipment market next year.

October 31, 2019
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Cummins Q3 Earnings, Revenue Follow Markets Down

Cummins Inc. posted lower net income and revenue in the third quarter as demand fell for trucks and construction equipment.

October 31, 2019
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Dana Posts Record Q3 Sales, Higher Net Income

Dana Inc. notched higher net income and record revenue in the third quarter, propelled by its backlog and recent acquisitions.

October 31, 2019
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Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt Outlines Time of Transition for Trucking

ATLANTA 鈥 Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt said the commercial vehicle industry has entered a time of transition with the rise of electric-powered trucks, automated driving technology and connected vehicles.

October 31, 2019
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Bendix Prepares for Electronic Braking Transition

ATLANTA 鈥 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems outlined its plans to support the trucking industry鈥檚 upcoming transition toward electronic braking systems and the introduction of automated steering controls in the commercial vehicle market.

October 31, 2019