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Truck Drivers Appreciate Company Praise, Survey Shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Truck drivers ranked praise from their companies as the characteristic they most appreciate in an employer, according to a recent survey.

March 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trucking Titans Share M&A Tips

ORLANDO, Fla. — The market for buying and selling trucking companies was a hot topic at a recent industry trade show, so it’s little wonder that a discussion with three leaders who share recent experience on the issue drew a crowd.

March 9, 2023

Senators Unveil Freight Rail Safety Proposals

During an examination of a recent freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the top senator on the transportation committee endorsed proposals meant to enhance safety along commercial supply chains.

March 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Nissan Says New Powertrains May Cut Hybrid Costs Up to 30%

Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.

March 9, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Combustion Car Sales Struggling to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

As the recovery of global auto sales takes shape, it’s becoming clearer that sales of internal combustion vehicles are unlikely to ever return to pre-pandemic levels.

March 9, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Mack Trucks Unveils Its First Medium-Duty EV

Mack Trucks has introduced its first electric vehicle for the medium-duty market.

March 8, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentFuel

Keystone Oil Spill Probe Seen Cutting Back Pipeline Flows

A U.S. probe into the 13,000-barrel oil spill on TC Energy’s Keystone pipeline is expected to cut into crude flows ahead of the summer driving season.

March 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Mack Announces Services Suite, Expands OTA Updates

ORLANDO, Fla. — Mack Trucks launched a bundled services suite called Mack Premium Service Contracts and announced that it will ­expand the number of electronic control units enabled for Mack Over the Air updates in the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models.

March 8, 2023
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

House Lawmakers Propose 12% Excise Tax Repeal

Legislation to repeal a tax on the purchase of new trucks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

March 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Cummins Launches New Brand to Further Zero-Emission Goals

WASHINGTON — Cummins Inc. said it is launching a new brand aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions for commercial applications.

March 8, 2023

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