Traton and Navistar have officially entered into a definitive merger agreement after announcing that the companies had reached an agreement for Traton to buy out the remaining shares in Navistar on October 16.
November 9, 2020
Independent certification of the self-driving technology is a critical step toward proving the commercial readiness its self-driving technology in China.
November 9, 2020
Meritor’s CEO and president, Jay Craig, will soon transition to the role of executive chairman of the board of directors, with Chris Villavarayan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeding him.
November 5, 2020
Starting in 2021, European carriers will have access to all-electric versions of Volvo's line of heavy-duty trucks. The announcement came in conjunction with Volvo Group's Capital Markets Day, where the company laid out its strategy to provide solutions that are “100% safe, 100% fossil-free and 100% more productive.”
November 5, 2020
Pride Group Enterprises recently reserved 150 Tesla Electric Semis with the option to increase the order to 500 trucks.
November 5, 2020
In an effort to improve driver comfort and productivity, Mack Trucks is now adding the availability of Apple CarPlay and Mack Premium Comfort 2.0 seats in Anthem, Pinnacle, and Granite models.
November 3, 2020
According to separate ACT Research and FTR reporting, October’s preliminary North American Class 8 orders jumped to 38,900 units and 40,100 units, respectively.
November 3, 2020
Peterbilt’s battery-electric Model 579EV is now available for customer orders with the OEM’s SmartSpec dealership sales tool.
November 3, 2020
Cummins Inc. has launched Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity, or CARE, highlighting the company’s intent to take a role in undoing systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.
October 30, 2020
Stoughton Trailers recently added a pair of dealers to its network of trailer sales and service providers.
October 29, 2020
SkyBitz Kinnect is a next generation GPS tracking solution that integrates sensor data from trailers and containers through one device, allowing customers to access asset data like cargo visibility and increase the ability to respond in real time.
October 27, 2020
Utilimaster has expanded its product portfolio to include the Velocity F2, a Class 2 purpose-built walk-in van designed to meet the rapidly growing global e-commerce and delivery demand.
October 27, 2020
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies announced its Endurant HD 12-speed automated transmission will now available at major North American truck OEMs, including International, Freightliner, Volvo, Peterbilt, and Kenworth.
October 27, 2020
Starting in 2021, FlowBelow’s wheel covers and drive wheel fairings will be available to be spec’ed on new Mack Anthem trucks.
October 26, 2020
Ryder System recently launched a new fully responsive, mobile-friendly used vehicle sales website, which includes an expanded inventory of used vehicles and enhanced search tools.
October 22, 2020