Manufacturing
- Flatbed Spotlight
Carriers encouraged to adapt to customers’ needs as manufacturing shifts south
Mexico's proximity to the Americas and favorable operating environment has made it an attractive location for many U.S. companies wanting to expand or move their…
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Supply chain effects from Hurricane Ian could linger for weeks
Hurricane Ian could slash the flow of Florida products to companies and consumers in the United States and abroad.
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Could sustainability be another reason to reshore manufacturing?
Moving manufacturing from abroad back to the U.S. could reduce emissions while improving supply chain resilience.
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Daily Infographic: The top electric car manufacturers
Electric car sales are continuing to climb, despite the fact supply chain shortages have been disrupting the industry
Read More » - Startups
Nikola acquires struggling Romeo Power to secure battery supply
Unsure that financially struggling Romeo Power could keep supplying batteries for its electric trucks, Nikola is buying the company.
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FTR: Dry van volume ‘holding quite strong’
Consulting firm FTR Associates says the freight transportation markets will find support amid a still-growing manufacturing sector, despite perceived softness in the U.S. economy.
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What’s changed at Navistar a year after Traton’s $3.7B takeover?
New leaders, an electrification push and Scania influence mark the first year after the Traton's $3.7 billion takeover of Navistar.
Read More » - Equipment
May Class 8 truck orders slide seasonally and build slots evaporate
Class 8 truck orders fell in May for seasonal reasons and because manufacturers kept a tight lid on bookings.
Read More » - Electric Trucks
Electric truck maker Xos evolves into full-fledged manufacturer
Startup Xos Trucks introduced full-fledged heavy- and medium-duty electric chassis cabs, signifying its graduation from a powertrain component integrator.
Read More » - Electric Trucks
Truck Tech: Desert bloom edition
Nikola is helping to bring electric infrastructure companies to the Arizona desert where it has begun production of electric trucks.
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