Truck makers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group announced their joint venture, launched in December 2021 to develop charging infrastructure in Europe, gained the final necessary regulatory approvals.
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Rivian Plans Hundreds of Job Cuts Following Surge in Staffing
Rivian Automotive Inc. is planning hundreds of layoffs to trim its workforce in areas where the electric vehicle maker has grown too quickly, according to people familiar with the matter.
July 12, 20225 tips to recruit and retain top technician diesel talent
The growing shortage of technicians serving the trucking industry is a critical problem for fleet maintenance managers. But you can keep your fleet on the road and retain great talent with these tips from George Arrants and the ASE Foundation. Download the tip sheet here.
July 1, 2022US to Urge India, Japan to Back Plan for Cap on Russia Oil Price
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will use talks with nations including India and Japan to rally support for a new effort aimed at capping prices for Russian oil.
July 11, 2022Volvo Quits Europe Car Lobby Group Over EV Stance
Volvo Cars AB is withdrawing from Europe’s car lobby, the second major automaker to do so in the past month, as the industry fractures over the transition to electric vehicles.
July 8, 2022Building A Realistic Bridge to Alternative Energies For U.S. Long Haul Transportation
Companies are interested in adopting zero-emission (ZET) alternatives, but there remain significant concerns for the near-term. This report discusses what we know today, details the pros and cons of alternative energies, and reviews what transportation fleets are doing to help ensure they are ready for the future.  Â
August 1, 20224 Lubrication Strategies for Keeping Your Trucks on the Road
See how fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money with these 4 lubrication best practices from the Mobil Delvacâ„¢ team. Plus, learn how our experts can help you implement them successfully. Â
November 1, 2022Shell Sees $1 Billion Gain in Refining on Record Fuel Prices
Shell Plc said soaring margins from fuel production may have added more than $1 billion to the earnings of its refining business last quarter, when gasoline prices broke records in several countries.
July 7, 2022ATA’s Costello Puts Chances of a Recession in 2023 at 50-50
Economic conditions in the country and in trucking remain relatively strong, but American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said he has concerns about early 2023 and puts the chance of a recession in the first quarter of the year at 50-50.
July 6, 2022WTI Oil Drops Below $100 as Recession Fears Overwhelm Markets
West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped below $100 a barrel for the first time since May 11 as concerns grow that a global economic slowdown will ultimately hobble demand.
July 5, 2022