Navistar makes strategic appointments
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar International has announced a series of new executive appointments. The company has named Friedrich Baumann president of sales, marketing and aftersales. Baumann will be responsible for the complete commercial process for c…
Nikola Inks Deal with Republic Service for 2,500 Electric Refuse Trucks
Nikola Corporation and Republic Services will partner to design and produce a battery-electric refuse recycling-collection truck based on the Nikola Tre chassis. A single platform with integrated bodies, service, and warranty, all will be delivered rig…
FBI Bulletin Puts Spotlight on ELDs and Cybersecurity
Research found a selection of electronic logging devices “did little to nothing to follow cybersecurity best practices and were vulnerable to compromise.”
Video: Where to find a two/three-hour 14-clock pause in the new HOS
“In the interest of delivering to those of you who appreciate information of a brass-tacks, short-and-sweet character, this might be the best I can do, in about five minutes” — working the split-sleeper changes come September 29 when the hours of serv…
Through August 2: Truckload demand pushing rates up
As rates have risen over the last months, load-to-truck ratios have been on a steady shift to favor carriers as well. For the week ending Aug. 2, all three equipment type categories featured improving demand in spot markets. Here’s a few that are perfo…
CVSA’s Roadcheck returns to duty in just 30 days
CVSA has rescheduled its annual International Roadcheck for Sept. 9-11, just two weeks after the upcoming Brake Safety Week blitz. In other news: Cummins and Navistar extended their partnership through the next to emission cycles. Shell Rotella opened …
As trucking’s tent grows, operators pursue ‘education and ownership’
Trucking offers unique opportunities at entrepreneurship and independence hard to find in other careers — making it increasingly attractive for those of all backgrounds. Two owner-operators, Sharron Lambert and Sharae Moore, discuss what drew them to b…
Cummins and Navistar Extend Partnership
Cummins Inc. and Navistar International Corp. recently extended its partnership through the next two emission cycles.
New Volvo Trucks Dealer Opens Outside Austin
Vanguard Truck Centers, a Volvo Trucks North America dealership with facilities in six states, recently opened a new location in Georgetown, Texas, just outside of Austin, making it the eighth facility in Texas and the 19th overall.
Roadcheck inspection blitz rescheduled for Sept. 9-11
Reminder: Brake Safety Week is Aug. 23-29