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UPS, Aircraft Mechanics Agree to Contract Extension
UPS and its aircraft mechanics union have reached a deal for a three-year contract extension with pay increases and benefit improvements.
September 19, 2022Struggling EV Startup Mullen Auto Bids for Bankrupt Electric Last Mile
Troubled EV startup Mullen Automotive Inc. has emerged as the leading bidder for the assets of bankrupt competitor Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc., including a now-idle former Hummer SUV factory in Indiana.
September 19, 2022Volvo Trucks Unveils New Axle for Extended Electric Truck Range
Volvo Trucks unveiled its fully electric rear axle that is designed to free up space for batteries, the company announced Sept. 19.
September 19, 2022Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 19, 2022
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 19, 2022 print edition.
September 19, 2022Europe’s Truckmakers Stockpile Natural Gas as Energy Crisis Worsens
Europe’s biggest truckmakers are stockpiling natural gas and preparing to shift to alternative fuels amid the threat of a winter shortage as Russia continues to cut off pipelines to the continent.
September 19, 2022Trucking's Frontline Heroes
Since 2020, TT's Trucking's Frontline Heroes has honored everyday innovators, humanitarians, and selfless high-achievers on trucking and supply chain's frontlines. Learn about the 2022 award ceremony, quizzes, interactive material and specialty Heroes-related content across time.
September 19, 2022DB Schenker Completes USA Truck Acquisition
German logistics service provider DB Schenker completed its previously announced acquisition of USA Truck for $435 million, it announced Sept. 15.
September 19, 2022Traffic Deaths Decline for First Time Since 2020
Traffic fatalities on U.S. roads declined in the second quarter, halting an almost two-year rise even as Americans are driving more.
September 19, 2022Germany’s Bosch Warns EV Industry Over Battery Cell Reliance
Europe’s energy crisis offers a hard lesson on the risks of focusing on one fuel source — in the case of the electric vehicle industry, battery cells, according to Markus Heyn, head of mobility services for Robert Bosch GmbH.
September 19, 2022Powertrain Suppliers Focus on Fuel, Emissions in Dawn of Electrification
In a world where there is growing interest in electrification, drivetrain/powertrain makers are simultaneously pursuing two goals: developing products and technology when electric trucks reach critical mass; and supplying more low-emission and fuel-efficient products.
September 19, 2022