Possible Deal for GM Plant Helps Workhorse Lure New Investors
The rising price of Workhorse Group stock, helped by GM’s positive statements, has allowed the company to raise $25 million to meet production targets on electric-powered step vans.
Ford Recalls Econoline School Buses, Ambulances for Weld Issue
Ford recalls Econoline-based buses and ambulances because a bad clutch weld could stall vehicles, forcing schoolchildren to change buses and delay patient medical treatment.
Autonomous Startup Seeks Veteran Drivers to Teach Robot Trucks
Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple has co-created a community college certificate program to lure experienced drivers out of the cab and into monitoring robot trucks.
Truckers Want FMCSA to Cut 30-Minute Rest Break From Safety Rules
Truckers argue for jettisoning the 30-minute rest break after eight hours behind the wheel as FMCSA hours-of-service rule changes near public release.
FCA Recalls Ram Pickups to Repair Air Bags, Seat Belt Software
FCA is recalling Ram pickup trucks to reprogram software that could disable air bags and seat belt pretensioners.
Peterbilt and Kenworth Trucks Recalled for Faulty Mirror Glass
: Paccar Inc. has recalled 2020 models of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks because outside mirror glass can fall to the ground and cause a crash.
Once Seen as ‘Big Brother,’ Dash Cameras Gain Driver Acceptance
The use of dash cameras in heavy-duty trucks has nearly doubled because video evidence helps fix blame in crashes, and they integrate with other safety technology.
Isuzu, Cummins Partner to Create Cleaner Diesel Engines
Electrification gets the buzz, but Isuzu and Cummins are partnering to jointly develop less-polluting diesel engines as greenhouse gas rules get tougher.
Backlogs Send Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Plummeting to 3-Year Low
A backlog of trucks waiting to be built, a slowing economy and tepid freight growth send May orders plummeting to a three-year low.
Two-Front Trade War Could Create Double Trouble for Trucking
Threatened tariffs on Mexican imports coupled with higher taxes on Chinese goods could grind on trucking industry already seeing signs of slowing.
Daimler Trucks Powering Future With Battery Electrics
Daimler Trucks executive Roger Nielsen tells Trucks.com that battery electric powertrains may take as long as diesel did to fully develop, but his company is pointing in that direction.
Ram 4×4 Pickups Recalled for Fractured Rear Drive Shafts
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has recalled 2018-2019 Ram 1500 4x4 pickups because an incomplete rear drive shaft weld can separate and lead to a crash.