Paccar Inc. reported record revenue in the fourth quarter and, excluding one-time benefits, higher net income. Annual revenue and net income set records, too, as it delivered 189,100 vehicles worldwide in 2018.
January 29, 2019Transportation Technology News
Commercial freight transportation businesses rely on data, intelligence, and novel solutions for operational efficiency. Transport Topics technology coverage investigates available technologies, real-world applications of business solutions, and the strategies necessary for advancement. News topics focus on the latest applied science, and issues range from autonomous vehicle and robotics innovations to management software, tracking and transparency, data analytics, blockchain, and the internet of things.
Aftermarket Seeks to Keep Up as Truck Makers Broaden Approach
LAS VEGAS 鈥 Truck makers are wrestling with how to invest in automation, electrification and traditional powertrains 鈥 all at once. Additionally, more trailers will use telematics to relay diagnostic information and secure parts while new relationships will form between suppliers and technology startups, according to experts at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue.
January 29, 2019FoodMaven Secures $10 Million Funding Round
FoodMaven, which provides an online marketplace for oversupplied, out-of-spec and local food, has closed a $10 million round of funding, the Colorado Springs, Colo., startup said.
January 29, 2019FedEx Introduces Way for Retailers to Outrace Amazon in Delivery
FedEx Corp., looking beyond Amazon.com Inc. for growth in e-commerce, is introducing a new late-night shipping option for retailers who want to speedily send orders directly to online customers.
January 29, 2019Infrastructure Missing in Talks Between Trump, Hill Leaders
Talks between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders seem to be lacking one key ingredient: infrastructure. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 28, 2019Infrastructure Bill a Priority in 2019, Rep. Drew Ferguson Says
ATLANTA 鈥 A major new infrastructure bill is doable in 2019, despite the lack of new federal revenue to fund it, said U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.), speaking at the 28th annual meeting of SMC3 Jump Start on Jan. 28.
January 28, 2019Paccar CEO Outlines Path Toward Zero-Emission Trucks, Automated Driving
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 Paccar Inc. CEO Ron Armstrong said the trucking industry is moving toward ever-cleaner and more energy-efficient vehicles and will adopt increasingly advanced automated driving technology to assist drivers.
January 28, 2019ATD Announces Coalition to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 American Truck Dealers announced a new industry coalition to push for the repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks.
January 28, 2019Straightening the Sheet Metal
So, you just got the call that your brand-new 鈥渨as-颅supposed-to-last-for-a-decade鈥 Class 8 tractor slid off into the ditch. The decisions that you make during the repair cycle for that truck may be just as important as those you made in buying it.
January 25, 2019Ford CEO Jim Hackett, Tesla鈥檚 Elon Musk Urge Workers to Help Boost Profits
Ford Motor Co.鈥檚 Jim Hackett and Tesla Inc.鈥檚 Elon Musk are rallying the troops with similar appeals to make more money.
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