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Excitement Builds for Mack's Medium-Duty Electric Truck

Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers discussed the encouraging signs they鈥檙e hearing from customers about the upcoming rollout of Mack's first medium-duty electric truck.

September 28, 2023
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Hyzon to Pay $25 Million Fine After Settling With SEC

Hyzon Motors will pay a $25 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after an investigation, the Class 8 hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer said.

September 28, 2023
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AGCO to Buy Trimble Assets for $2 Billion to Boost Farm Tech

AGCO Corp., one of the world鈥檚 largest agricultural tractor makers, will acquire technology assets from Trimble for $2 billion to boost its offerings in the precision agriculture market.

September 28, 2023
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N.C. School to Build Truck Driver Training Area

High demand for truckers in North Carolina is behind Guilford Technical Community College鈥檚 plans to open a $4.35 million driver training facility funded by state and federal grants.

September 27, 2023
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Ford Pauses Construction of Michigan Battery Plant

Ford Motor Co. is halting construction of a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan that drew scrutiny from Republican lawmakers for its ties to a Chinese battery maker.

September 25, 2023
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Freight Brokers Adjust as Market Power Swings to Shippers

Throughout the pandemic-influenced years of 2020 through 2022, third-party logistics providers and freight brokers assuaged shippers by simply locating a truck for their freight.

September 25, 2023
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Run on Less Event Sees Big Improvements, Pleasant Surprises

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency鈥檚 latest Run on Less program is largely producing pleasant surprises so far, including Tesla Semi performance.

September 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck Financial Services Plans European Expansion

Daimler Truck Financial Services is expanding into new markets to strengthen its operational presence in central-eastern Europe, the company announced Sept. 22.

September 22, 2023
EquipmentSafety

Elite Truckers to Test Skills at Fundraiser Sept. 23

A month after the National Truck Driving Championships, elite commercial drivers will have a forum to display their talents.

September 22, 2023
BusinessEquipment

UAW Strikes Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States

The president of the United Auto Workers said Sept. 22 the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in 20 states.

September 22, 2023

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