PepsiCo, Estes Express Earn Sustainability Pathfinder Awards
NEW ORLEANS — Transport Topics has presented its inaugural Sustainability Pathfinder awards to PepsiCo and Estes Express in recognition of efforts to curb emissions and eliminate waste.
March 6, 2024Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Cox Automotive Says Market Conditions Are Ideal for Fleets
NEW ORLEANS — The commercial vehicle market is expected to grow thanks to a supportive economy as certain technologies are adopted within the heavy-duty market, according to research.
March 6, 2024Mack Adds to MD Electric Sales Push With Off-Grid Charging Unit
NEW ORLEANS — Mack Trucks will introduce an off-grid charging unit that is attached to an MD Electric, the OEM said March 5 at the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual showcase.
March 6, 2024Traton Q4 Profit Receives Boost From Higher Prices
Profits at Traton Group rose in the fourth quarter of 2023 on the back of an improved truck market globally and higher prices, the owner of U.S. Class 8 brand International said.
March 6, 2024GM Collaborates to Produce Medium-Duty Hydrogen FCEV Trucks
General Motors' hydrogen fuel cell business is working on a $65 million pilot program for hydrogen-based work site products centered around medium-duty, fuel-cell powered trucks.
March 6, 2024Aperia Unveils New Tire Management and Self-Inflator System
NEW ORLEANS — Aperia Technologies introduced a new connected tire monitoring and self-inflation system that can be deployed on both medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as trailers.
March 5, 2024Hexagon Agility Plans January Expansion to Meet X15N Demand
NEW ORLEANS — Hexagon Agility plans to expand its manufacturing capacity next year to meet expected demand for Cummins’ upcoming X15N natural gas fueled engine, an executive said March 4.
March 5, 2024Update: First Yellow Trucks and Trailers Up for Auction
J.D. Power's Chris Visser says auction prices have been stable after a busier-than-usual January.
March 5, 2024Trucking Leaders, FMCSA Promote Safety Investments
NEW ORLEANS — ATA highlighted fleets’ increasing investments in safety programs while industry regulators outlined a plan to continue promoting adoption of driver-assist technologies.
March 5, 2024Cummins Details Revamped X15 Engine Lineup
Cummins Inc. executives recently detailed the plans for the company’s updated X15 engine platform, including how the so-called HELM fuel-agnostic architecture got its name.
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