Hexagon Purus lands supply deal for North American vocational trucks

Hexagon Purus, a global supplier of zero-emissions fuel systems with a battery pack manufacturing facility in Kelowna, B.C., says it has reached a deal with a North American OEM to…

Nikola recalling BEVs after investigation into battery pack fires

Nikola is voluntarily recalling 209 Tre battery-electric trucks, after an investigation into battery pack fires that occurred at its facilities. An independent investigation found a coolant leak inside a single…

Economic Trucking Trends: Spot market carriers reach ‘critical point’ as exits extend to larger fleets

There’s lots to digest in this week’s trucking economic report. Motive says that industry exits in the U.S. are now reaching into the realms of larger-sized fleets, affecting operations with…

DTNA opens new parts redistribution center

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has opened a new parts redistribution center in Whitestown, Ind. The company says the 605,000 sq.-ft. facility will help it replenish its 10 parts distribution…

Trimac testing range of emissions slashing technologies

Trimac is testing a wide range of options when it comes to slashing emissions from its fleet in a variety of applications. The company is a participant in the Zero…

Ecom Logistics vows to electrify delivery fleet

Ecom Logistics says it will run an entirely electric fleet by 2030, and has already begun to deploy electric vehicles into its delivery fleet. The company currently operates a fleet…

CTA wants Recognized Employer Pilot for TFWs to screen out Driver Inc. employers

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is clearing red tape for reputable employers looking to take advantage of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) program. Irek Kusmierczyk, parliamentary secretary to the…

Motiv launches Argo Series electric trucks

Electric truck maker Motiv Power Systems has introduced its first purpose-built EV cab in the form of the Argo. The company says the new offering, based…

Today’s freight fraudsters are sophisticated, brazen, and coming for your cargo

Rob Hoffman was no rookie when it came to the freight business, and an unlikely mark for dubious brokers and carriers. So, the chief operating officer of Tampa, Fla.-based Dedicated…

Daimler Truck mourns passing of finance boss Jochen Goetz

Daimler Truck is mourning the sudden passing of board member in charge of finance and controlling, Jochen Goetz. He died “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 52, the company announced. Goetz was…

Yellow Corp. files for bankruptcy protection, blames Teamsters

Yellow Corp. on Sunday filed its much anticipated petitions for relief under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming the Teamsters union for its demise. The company will wind down operations and…

TFI acquires truck transporter JHT Holdings

TFI International has acquired JHT Holdings, a Wisconsin-based company that transports finished Classes 6-8 trucks to dealers and end customers. The company was founded in 1933 and works for truck…

Economic Trucking Trends: Class 8 orders hold up, shipper conditions improve

Class 8 truck OEMs have yet to fully open 2024 orderboards, and strong production levels continue to eat away at the backlog. Shippers are still in the driver’s seat and…

Carrier Transicold setting up telematics reseller network

Carrier Transicold is rolling out a BluEdge Partner Program to distribute its refrigerated container telematics products and services. The reseller channel will establish a global network…

Doran tire pressure monitoring system now provides temperature alerts

Doran’s tire pressure monitoring system now warns drivers of excess tire heat when temperatures reach 175 F. Visual and audible warnings are displayed in the cab…