General News
Mack, VTNA lay out DEF derate software update schedules
Each Volvo Group unit said its flagship on-highway tractors began rolling off production lines in May with the updates already in place.
International eyes second San Antonio plant shift
International is investigating establishing a second production shift at its San Antonio assembly plant, a senior executive at parent company Traton Group said.
Oil startup by ex-Goldman executive prepares for $67M IPO
Jeff Currie's 1947 Oil & Gas is preparing to offer shares ahead of a planned listing on London’s Alternative Investment Market next month, according to Bloomberg.
Amerit acquires Kirk NationaLease, TTPS
Amerit Fleet Solutions expanded its fleet maintenance network through the acquisitions of Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions.
Porsche to shed 5,000 jobs by 2035 under German factory pact
Porsche has been hit particularly hard by the collapse in Chinese demand for German luxury cars and weaker-than-expected sales of electric models including the Taycan.
U.S. to lift screwworm ban on Mexican cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will start a phased reopening starting with imports at the Douglas, Ariz., port of entry beginning Aug. 24, the agency said.
Oil prices tumble as U.S., Iran pause strikes
The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, dropped 5.4% to $86.74.
Knight-Swift’s Miller cites rapid TL market tightening
The freight market has been quickly tightening this year, with increased federal enforcement actions accelerating an existing decline in capacity.
Expand Energy to buy gas firm Twin Eagle for $1.25 billion
The takeover will make Expand Energy a leading gas marketer, with the company raising its target for annual free cash flow from its marketing and commercial by 50% to $750 million.
U.S. presses Mexico to mirror its steel tariff wall on China
The goal is to preserve preferential treatment for steel produced in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, while applying a common external barrier to China.
China says U.S. pledged to cap replacement tariffs at 20%
By pointing out that the current replacement tariff is 12.5%, Beijing appeared to signal that the U.S. has 7.5 percentage points of room for additional increases before reaching the stated ceiling.
Traffic to start flowing across new bridge between Canada, U.S.
More than 70% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S., making America its largest trade partner, and Detroit is the No. 1 port for truck traffic on the U.S.-Canada border.
Perspective: Post-Montgomery, trucking needs defined standard
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II started a conversation that cannot end in a courtroom, writes Evans Transportation CEO Ryan Keepman.
Fleets Are Moving Beyond Google
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TMC updates lockout/tagout guidance for modern fleets
With the advent of electric, hybrid and alternative fuels propulsion, the methods and means to control these energy sources must evolve in kind.
Why get certified as a technician?
Formal certification programs are increasingly seen as a competitive necessity in an era of connected vehicles, advanced diagnostics and heightened legal scrutiny.
Stuck on EDI: Customized integrations create bottlenecks
For fleets trying to modernize, EDI platforms remain a stubborn obstacle, requiring them to navigate hundreds of customized integrations before moving to a new system.
Repairing the technician gap
For years, motor carriers have focused on attracting and retaining truck drivers. At the same time, though, a parallel struggle has emerged in maintenance bays.
International mulls phasing in EPA 2027 engine introduction
International may decide to stagger the introduction of model-year 2027 engines compliant with incoming NOx emissions regulations, the parent company's CEO said.
Traton executives tease International HD truck cab overhaul
A spokesperson for International could not provide more details immediately, but testing of a camouflaged new cab may have been spotted in the spring.