Weak orders, growing inventories and a mirror factory fire impacting equipment deliveries

The North American freight market remains weak, muting demand for new Class 8 trucks and particularly trailers. But costly EPA27 emissions standards are expected to increase the cost of a…

‘Stackable capacity,’ more intermodal and going green all part of Schneider’s strategy

Rather than chase freight rates to the bottom, Schneider National is focused on transforming its operations to move more freight intermodally and “stacking capacity” through various services. That according to…

Fleets buckle in for extended downturn, focus on internal improvements

Fleet executives speaking at FTR’s annual Transportation Conference are not anticipating an imminent turnaround in freight conditions, and are instead turning focus inward to ensure they’re ready to return to…

Volvo Trucks ramps up use of low-CO2-emission steel

Volvo Trucks is increasing the use of low-CO2-emission steel in its production, with plans to integrate the material into tens of thousands of trucks starting next year. This steel, is…

Volvo Group Venture Capital invests in aifleet to enhance truck utilization

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has announced an investment in U.S.-based trucking company aifleet, which leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology to address inefficiencies in the trucking industry, particularly in truck…

Fleet strategies evolve in response to industry challenges

From the Covid pandemic and related supply chain challenges, to a persistent freight recession that shows little sign of letting up, the last few years have tested the mettle of…

The road to zero-emission transport will be bumpy, panelists agree

Even the most enthusiastic advocates for decarbonizing the trucking industry acknowledged there are many challenges in doing so. “We believe long-term, in the future goods will be moved using Class…

Tumber becomes president of Kriska Transportation Group

David Tumber was appointed president and chief operating officer (COO) of Kriska Transportation Group. Tumber has been with the company for almost a decade, serving as COO for the last…

Reed named CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built Buses

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Freightliner Custom Chassis and Thomas Built Buses, effective Sept. 9. Reed…

Journey to zero-emissions must be done “at the speed of right”: DTNA’s Carson

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) supports the move to zero-emission vehicles, but getting there must be done “at the speed of right.” That turn of phrase, coined by DTNA, was…

Education and planning required ahead of EPA27 emissions regs

As the trucking industry marches toward another set of emissions regulations in 2027, it’s not the reliability or durability of engine technologies that keeps Paul Rosa up at night. The…

B.C. ferry sidelined for six months

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster, a ferry that regularly carries commercial vehicles and passengers between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay – linking Vancouver to Victoria, will be out of service…

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions changes name to Fleetworthy

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has changed its name and parent brand to Fleetworthy. This unifies its portfolio of solutions provided by Bestpass, Fleetworthy Solutions, Drivewyze, and ExpressTruckTax. The company has launched a…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

Wabash hit with nearly half-billion-dollar nuclear verdict

Trailer maker Wabash says it is evaluating “all available legal options” in response to a nuclear verdict it was handed totaling US$462 million. The jury verdict was in response to…