Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Offers Early Look at Redesigned VNL

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America offered media a sneak preview of its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor during a ride-and-drive event at its customer center.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Werner Appoints Meisgeier as Its Next President

Company veteran Nathan Meisgeier joined Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises Inc. in 2005 and was promoted to the carrier's general counsel in 2016.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
January 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Charts Customer-Focused Path for Zero-Emission Goals

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Leaders from Volvo Trucks said they’re taking a customer-focused approach to achieving corporate goals for reduction of carbon emissions.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 14, 2023
Business

Daimler Truck CFO Jochen Goetz Dies at 52

Jochen Goetz, the chief financial officer of Daimler Truck who is credited with its successful spinoff from the automotive giant that makes the Mercedes-Benz, died Aug. 5 at the age of 52.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
August 7, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Acquires M&M Transport

Schneider National Inc. announced that it is acquiring dedicated contract carrier M&M Transport Services.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
August 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Daimler Cites Flexibility as Key to Zero-Emission Future

BOSTON — Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum said flexibility is the key to his company’s preparation for the zero-emission future that is broadly envisioned for trucking.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy

BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 11, 2023
Business, Equipment

Daimler Truck Increases Full-Year Guidance

BOSTON — Daimler Truck is updating its sales and financial guidance for the year and launching a share buyback program, moves the company said are buoyed by its business momentum.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Showcases Upgraded Experience Center

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Unveils Model 589

FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced its new Model 589 truck during an event at Texas Motor Speedway that included customers, dealers and media.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
May 10, 2023