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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 26, 2019

Bison Transport Acquires Intermodal Assets of Celadon Group

Canadian motor carrier Bison Transport has acquired all of the assets of the container on flat car intermodal operations of Celadon Group.

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Aftermarketby StaffApril 26, 2019

Marangoni Names New Company Head

Bill Sweatman has retired as president and CEO of Marangoni Tread North America, effective May 1, and is being succeeded by Clif Armstrong, former vice president, business development.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 26, 2019

ConMet Appoints New President

ConMet announced that John Waters has been named president, effective immediately, succeeding Mike Swiderski.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 25, 2019

Allison Unveils E-Axle Propulsion for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Allison Transmission unveiled an electrified e-axle system for medium-and heavy-duty trucks, a fully integrated electric powertrain system being tested in a Peterbilt Model 579.

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Fleet Managementby David CullenApril 25, 2019

Celadon Admits to Securities Fraud, Must Pay $42 Million in Restitution

The Department of Justice announced on April 25 that Celadon Group, Inc. has agreed to pay $42.2 million in restitution for filing materially false and misleading statements to investors and falsifying books, records, and accounts.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsApril 25, 2019

ACT Research Economist says Yellow Lights Flashing as 2020 Draws Near

Economist Jim Meil says a further drag on trailer production and sales will come from California when new regulations from the California Air Resource Board targeting heavy-duty truck trailers come into effect next year.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 25, 2019

Electric Truck Maker Thor Rebrands as Xos Trucks

The company formerly known as Thor Trucks has rebranded itself as Xos Trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby David CullenApril 25, 2019

Dana Boosting Presence in Electric Trucks

Dana is expanding its presence in the electric truck arena, given a trio of announcements made on April 24 that lead off with the launch of a new direct-drive electric powertrain.

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Equipmentby Tom BergApril 25, 2019

KW Expanding Chillicothe Plant with Large Paint Shop

Continuing high demand for Class 8 trucks prompted Kenworth to begin an expansion of its assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, and executives on April 24 wielded celebratory shovels to toss some symbolic dirt.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffApril 24, 2019

Mitsubishi Fuso Shows Off CNG-Fueled Concept Truck

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. unveiled its Fuso FE CNG concept truck on April 24. Powered by compressed natural gas, the truck was developed with alternative fuels system provider Agility Fuel Solutions

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