29 Oct Hyundai Introduces Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Concept Class 8 for North America ATLANTA — Hyundai Motor Co. announced prototypes of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 on-highway tractor and a refrigerated trailer with cryogenic cooling technology intended, eventually, for the U.S. market. Read more...
29 Oct Werner Posts $39 Million Profit in Second-Best Q3 in Company History The leadership of truckload carrier Werner Enterprises cited what it said was a softer freight and rate market when it reported third-quarter financial results that were below the record-setting level from the same period a year ago. Read more...
29 Oct North American 'Road Blitz' Puts 683 Hazmat Trucks Out of Service For the first time, the United States and Mexico joined Canada in a weeklong hazardous materials “road blitz” enforcement event, placing more than 7.4% of trucks inspected out-of-service for transportation of dangerous goods or hazmat violations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance said on Oct. 29. Read more...
29 Oct Eaton Debuts Heavy-Duty EV Transmission ATLANTA — Eaton Corp. has unveiled a transmission specifically designed for electric heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications, and is targeting the unit to segments such as port drayage and pickup and delivery where it sees rising demand in North America, Europe and China. Read more...
29 Oct Maxion Wheels Debuts Light Wheel, Aerodynamic Cover ATLANTA — An optimized design feature led to the production of a wheel weighing in at 64 pounds, one of the new products Maxion Wheels debuted at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show. Read more...
29 Oct Hendrickson Unveils Heavier-Duty Suspension Haulmaax EX ATLANTA — Hendrickson introduced a heavier-duty version of its Haulmaax rubber suspension at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show here. Read more...
29 Oct Kansas DOT Announces Funding Recipients for Local Bridge Replacement Program The Kansas Department of Transportation will distribute $5 million to dozens of counties through a recently reinstated Local Bridge Improvement Program. Read more...
29 Oct Peterbilt Adds New Features to Meet Market Returning to Normal Demand ATLANTA — Peterbilt Motors Co. announced a range of initiatives related to safety, electric vehicles, operational enhancements and its dealers. Read more...
29 Oct Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Renews Self-Driving Car Initiative COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine on Oct. 29 signed an executive order renewing DriveOhio, the state initiative promoting self-driving cars and other forms of “smart” mobility. Read more...
29 Oct Consumer Confidence Falls for Third Consecutive Month WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence has fallen for a third consecutive month as optimism about job prospects and business conditions down the road grow weaker. Read more...