With the coming independence of Daimler Truck from Daimler AG, the North American subsidiary gets a new CEO when Roger Nielsen retires in April.
From truck parts to fuel cells, business leaders face challenges in getting critical components and meeting customer expectations for delivery.
Daimler Trucks North America is going to offer fully integrated powertrains for its electric trucks the same way it does diesel trucks — through its Detroit technology subsidiary.
U.S. Xpress will become the latest carrier to adopt Platform Science’s technology platform, allowing it to deploy third-party and custom apps without the need for added hardware.
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Prices for used Class 8 tractors should maintain the momentum from the last half of 2020, but the nation’s unemployment rate could affect that, according to J.D. Power Valuation Services.
Commercial vehicle electrification developer Proterra Inc. will go public via a reverse merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transportation Corp. Daimler Trucks is among lead investors raising $648 million Proterra is expected to receive.
Daimler Trucks North America signed a consent order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration agreeing to pay up to $30 million for tardiness in reporting safety recalls in 2017 and 2018.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Republic Services has canceled a 2,500-truck order with embattled hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola Corp. Plus, Forward Air is on the road to recovery following a ransomware attack and Roehl is the latest carrier to announce a driver pay increase.
