PS Logistics Unit Expands Flatbed Division in North Carolina
PS Logistics’ Blair Logistics unit announced it has acquired the flatbed division of Kenly, N.C.-based ELS for an undisclosed sum.
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar Pick Site for Battery Plant Venture
Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding and Paccar Inc. on Jan. 18 selected Marshall County, Miss., as the manufacturing site for their planned battery cell joint venture.
SuperTruck II Innovations Could Help With Emissions Targets
LAS VEGAS — Aerodynamic innovations developed for the Peterbilt SuperTruck II could enter service sooner rather than later to help comply with forthcoming emissions regulations.
Nikola Advances Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Buildout
Nikola Corp. has taken steps forward in building refueling infrastructure for its Class 8 Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric tractors.
Court Approves Sale of 23 Yellow Leased Terminals
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale of 23 terminal leases owned by Yellow Corp. to six bidders for an aggregate price of $82.89 million, documents show.
Allison Transmission Employees Ratify Four-Year Labor Deal
Around 1,500 unionized employees at Allison Transmission Holdings on Jan. 16 ratified a revised four-year labor agreement, the United Auto Workers union Local 933 said Jan. 17.
Schaeffler Pushes Toward Class 8 With Electric Drivetrain
LAS VEGAS — Component maker Schaeffler is developing an electric axle, motor and battery drivetrain package for North American commercial vehicles, up to and including Class 8 trucks.
December Medium-Duty Sales Rise 9.1% Year-Over-Year
U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks rose 9.1% year-over-year in December while finishing 2023 some 8.4% higher than 2022’s full-year total, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Truck Maker Xos Bolsters Finances as Deliveries Ramp Up
Classes 5-8 electric truck maker Xos obtained a $48.5 million capital infusion from serial e-mobility investor ElectraMeccanica, the companies said.
Cummins to Spend $580 Million on North Carolina Engine Plant
Cummins Inc. plans to spend $580 million on its Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina, much of it as part of the company’s decarbonization push, it said.