Equipment

SAN ANTONIO — Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company’s annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies’ Endurant XD automated transmission is now available for three vocational Western Star and Freightliner models, the joint venture said Dec. 11.

Automotive giant General Motors is to team up with Birmingham, Ala-based Autocar Industries to develop a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty vocational trucks, the companies said.

Fleets looking to improve the efficiency of their operations should not overlook how improving the aerodynamic properties of their trucks can generate immediate returns.

Truck leasing and logistics company Ryder System identified its initial customers Dec. 5 for its RyderElectric+ turnkey electric vehicle fleet program.

North American Class 8 truck orders for November rebounded from three months of year-over-year declines, according to ACT Research.

Some 1,500 Allison Transmission Holdings employees rejected a deal the company struck with union negotiators, but will remain on the job while talks continue, the company said Dec. 1.

Nissan Motor Co. will be a major customer to Renault SA’s combustion engine venture as the partners push on with reshaping their troubled alliance and make progress in the EV transition.

The labor conflict against Tesla in Sweden is spreading to neighboring Denmark where the country’s largest trade union said Dec. 5 they will take action in solidarity with Swedish workers.

Canada Cartage Corp. will buy GTI Group for an undisclosed sum, the company said.