General News
7-Eleven Targets 500 Locations For Diesel Network Expansion
7-Eleven announced a major expansion to its diesel refueling network Aug. 8, aiming to increase the number of locations available to professional drivers.
Stellantis to Cut Up to 2,450 Jobs at Michigan Truck Plant
Stellantis NV, the owner of the Jeep and Ram brands, plans to eliminate as many as 2,450 hourly positions at a pickup truck factory located near Detroit.
Texas Opens Two I-10 Rest Areas With Parking for 116 Trucks
The Texas Department of Transportation has replaced a pair of rest areas near Van Horn on I-10 that boast two of its largest commercial vehicle parking areas to accommodate 116 trucks.
Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow
Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.
GM Names New Chiefs for North America, Global Buick, GMC
General Motors Co. on Aug. 9 announced a series of leadership changes, including new heads for North America and of the Buick and GMC brands globally.
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Rick Cates
Rick Cates likes to say the moment he arrived at the National Truck Roadeo more than five decades ago, he knew he was home. He'll renew his annual homecoming later this month at NTDC.
CHIPS Act Turns 2, Stays on Track
The Biden administration is nearly finished dividing up $39 billion in grants under the CHIPS and Science Act, the landmark legislation aimed at revitalizing the semiconductor industry.
Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums
Although high premiums have been a top concern, industry leaders and state regulators have taken action to curb other insurance challenges that greatly affect the industry at large.
How Carriers Are Taming Insurance Costs
Insurance costs have been steadily increasing post-COVID amid high inflation, increased labor and equipment costs, and larger settlements. Here's what fleets are doing to combat them.
WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
China’s WeRide Inc. is seeking as much as $400 million in a U.S. initial public offering and concurrent private placement, people familiar with the matter said.
Amazon Tests Speedy Delivery Service Featuring Kia Souls
Amazon.com Inc. has deployed a new secret weapon in its same-day delivery operation: a convoy of Kia Souls.
Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply
Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.
Class 8 Truck Orders Stumble Again in July
ACT preliminary data showed orders fell 13% to 13,400 units. They also experienced a drop of 8% from the previous month.
Fleets Balance Risk and Reward in Truck Lease Agreements
Industry leaders advise that if structured fairly, truck lease-purchase agreements can be vital to the trucking industry.
ATA Celebrates Win as Trucker Tax Proposal Rejected
A committee of the Multistate Tax Commission failed to muster a vote in support of the tax-basis change after ATA made it clear that its 50-state federation would strongly oppose the idea.
Forward Air Posts Q2 Loss, But Revenue Soars on Acquisition
Despite the reported net loss, investors appeared to be responding positively. It was primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge related to the Omni acquisition.
Occidental Raises Production on CrownRock Acquisition
Occidental Petroleum Corp. raised its production and capital spending plans for this year after closing its $10.8 billion acquisition of CrownRock LP earlier this month.
ChargePoint Deploys New Plugs To Fit Teslas and Non-Teslas
ChargePoint Holdings is deploying a new plug that the company says most any battery-powered car can use, as automakers rapidly adopt the connector standards developed by Tesla.
NTDC Spotlight: Raymond Simon
Based on his resume, it’s logical to conclude that Raymond Simon is the modern era’s greatest of all time, or GOAT.
EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount
The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.