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Aftermarketby StaffJune 26, 2020

Stemco to Refocus Efforts on Core Products

Heavy-duty components manufacturer Stemco announced a series of changes to its product lines, including exiting the brake products category, to refocus resources on its core products.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 26, 2020

Navistar Appoints Lisboa as President, CEO

Navistar International Corporation has appointed Persio Lisboa as president and CEO.

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Safety & Complianceby James Menzies, Today's TruckingJune 26, 2020

Trucking is Managing COVID-19 Well, But a New Threat Looms

The trucking industry has done better than the broader population at avoiding COVID-19, but there are still frightening health-related concerns on the horizon.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffJune 26, 2020

Hyliion Launches Fully Electric Powertrain with 1,000-Truck Pre-Order

Hyliion Inc., looking to make its own claim in the Class 8 electrified market, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully electric powertrain, with an order from logistics company Agility for 1,000 trucks.

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East Coast Trio Issues New Travel Restrictions, Trucking Exempt

In response to the increasing daily rates of COVID-19 cases in a number of states, governors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have banded together to implement a new set of travel restrictions, but essential workers such as truck drivers are exempt.

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Aftermarketby StaffJune 25, 2020

CMVC: Soft Parts Aftermarket Sales in the Coming Months

Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting’s Parts Aftermarket Sales Leading Indicator (PLI) decreased 0.9% in May, making it the fifth consecutive monthly decrease and signaling a weakening parts aftermarket sales environment.

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Equipmentby StaffJune 25, 2020

Navistar Holds Virtual Groundbreaking for San Antonio Facility

Navistar International recently joined the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation to “virtually” break ground on a new manufacturing facility in the city.

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Maintenanceby John G. Smith, Today’s TruckingJune 25, 2020

Average Roadside Repair Costs Up 30% Year Over Year

The average cost per roadside repair is up 30% year over year, but five systems account for almost 70% of the work – identifying where many fleets might want to focus their attention.

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Safety & Complianceby James Menzies, Today's TruckingJune 25, 2020

Four Ways to Improve Your Fleet’s Safety Culture

There’s no magic wand for creating a safety culture within your trucking organization, but two fleets shared their own secrets to success June 24, during the Truckload Carriers Association’s Virtual Safety and Security Meeting.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJune 24, 2020

COVID-Scrambled Supply Chains Require More Flexibility Than Ever

After a record-setting year in 2018, where tight capacity led to rate increases for carriers, 2019 was back to a more normal year in freight and logistics, and the industry was poised for a solid 2020—and then the pandemic hit. What this means for logistics and transportation professionals is highlighted in the 31st annual State of Logistics Report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

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