Business, Technology, Equipment

Freightliner Teases Debut of Fifth Generation Cascadia

Freightliner teased an Oct. 15 unveiling of a revamp of its flagship Class 8 on-highway Cascadia model Oct. 1.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
October 2, 2024
Business

Sale of Remaining 112 Yellow Terminals to Start Oct. 1

The sale of the last of the freight terminals owned or leased by bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. is set to start Oct. 1, according to a court filing.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 29, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Will a Rise in In-Store Shopping Aid Freight’s Recovery?

In-store shopping was already on the rise as the retail sector reset after the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming holiday season is likely to expedite the trend.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 27, 2024
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Ex-TuSimple CEO Hou Re-Enters Autonomous Trucking Fray

His new venture — Bot Auto — will operate its own autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation-as-a-Service to freight customers.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 27, 2024
Business, Equipment

Navistar to Rebrand as International Motors

In a rebranding that reaches back to the company’s origins, Navistar Inc. will on Oct. 1 adopt the new name of International Motors.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024
Business, Equipment

Utility to Offer Accuride’s Trident Drum Brakes as Standard

Utility Trailer Manufacturing will offer Trident composite steel shell drum brakes from Accuride as standard on all its trailer models, the company said Sept. 17.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Business, Logistics

Evo Builds Out Truckload Operations With West Side Purchase

Phoenix-based Evo aims to build a diversified, national truckload carrier and brokerage through the acquisition of Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based West Side.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt First to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N

Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, For-Hire

Love’s to Start Taking Payment Through Relay Digital Network

Love’s Travel Stops will begin accepting fuel payment at its facilities through Relay Payments’ digital remuneration system, the companies said Sept. 23.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

Outpost to Open More Than 1,700 Truck Parking Spaces

Outpost will offer more than 1,700 additional tractor-trailer parking spaces at four sites near key U.S. logistics hubs, it said Sept. 19.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 23, 2024