Business, Technology, Safety, For-Hire

Estes Express Says It Is Doing Well Post-Cyberattack

Executives from Estes Express Lines recently shared details and lessons learned about the company’s response after an October cyberattack hampered the carrier’s operations.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Third-Quarter Loss Widens for Truck Maker Hyzon

Third-quarter losses at Hyzon Motors Inc. increased to $41 million from $25 million in the year-ago period as the Class 8 hydrogen FCEV manufacturer eyes the start of serial production.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023
Business, Equipment

UAW, Mack Trucks Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Mack Trucks on Nov. 15 announced that members of the United Auto Workers union ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the company, covering about 3,900 employees.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023
Business, Technology

ConMet Buys TruckWings Creator TruckLabs

Heavy-duty commercial truck and trailer component manufacturer ConMet bought TruckLabs, whose products include the tractor-mounted TruckWings aerodynamic device, it said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 14, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 7.2¢ a Gallon to Reach $4.294

The average diesel price posted its third straight substantial decline, falling 7.2 cents to hit $4.294 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 13.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology

Volvo Buys Bankrupt Proterra’s Battery Business

Volvo Group will acquire the battery business of Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Co., the businesses said separately.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Equipment

Goodyear Q3 Tire Sales Fall on Commercial Trucking Weakness

Goodyear posted a loss in the third quarter on the back of weak conditions in its truck business, a fire at a Polish factory and an ongoing reorganization, the tire maker said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Westport, Volvo Fuel System to Ink JV Agreements by January

Westport Fuel Systems expects definitive agreements for its high-pressure gas-injection fuel system joint venture with Volvo Group to be signed by the end of January, executives said.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyliion to Exit Class 8 Electric Truck Powertrain Business

Hyliion Holdings Corp. plans to exit the Class 8 electric powertrain business, the company said Nov. 8, less than a month after beginning a strategic review of its options for the unit.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hyzon Eyes Q1 Testing for More Powerful FCEV Class 8 Truck

Hyzon Motors plans to begin testing the next generation of its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks with U.S. customers in the first quarter of 2024.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
November 9, 2023