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Class 8 orders fell sharply in July
North American Class 8 truck orders fell sharply in July, according to preliminary data from ACT Research, but it’s not clear what was driving the decline. Class 8 orders totaled 11,400 units with Classes 5-7 orders came in…
GreenPower Delivers First EV Star Cabs and Chassis to Workhorse
GreenPower’s EV Star Cab and Chassis GreenPower Motor Co. Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has delivered its first tranche of EV Star Cab and Chassis…
Western Star 57X: A New Star is Born – Equipment
Western Star’s new 57X is more than the sum of its parts. It borrows heavily from the Freightliner Cascadia on-highway platform but adds Western Star style and safety features.Photo: Jim Park Touted as…
Apollo-Led Group to Buy Cargo-Hauler Atlas Air for $3.2 Billion
An investor group led by Apollo Global Management Inc. is acquiring Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. for about $3.2 billion, expanding its foray into aircraft leasing and charter flying as demand for air cargo cools from…
Jiu-Jitsu World Champion not faster than a speeding bullet
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FMC begins rulemaking tied to denial of export service
Maritime regulators are wrestling with how to refine rulemaking on when it is unreasonable for carriers to refuse export bookings, writes JOC Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi. Source link
Non-traditional employers competing for drivers
As traditional carriers compete to attract drivers to their fleets, there are plenty of non-traditional employers that are also looking for candidates with A/Z and D/Z licences to join their businesses. “If you can’t find…
Bettaway Beverage Distributors Earns Carrier of the Year Recognition from Schneider Transportation
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – AUGUST 3, 2022 – Bettaway Beverage Distributors, a privately owned company which provides integrated logistics and just-in-time trucking services, has been recognized by Schneider Transportation…
Secure That Cargo! – Safety & Compliance
Cargo securement shouldn’t be an afterthought! Remember that light-duty or medium-duty trucks or vans are subject to the same regulations as heavy-duty vehicles. You’ll want to provide the best solution for…
Volvo Group Begins Process to Build New Battery Production Plant
Martin Lundstedt (Image: Cicci Jonson, Bilduppdraget) To meet the growing demand for battery electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to…
