Canadian Rail Labor Dispute Talks Restart; CN Revises Offer
Canadian National Railway made a revised offer May 16 to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, raising hopes of a settlement in a labor dispute.
Fuel Cell Maker Symbio Unveils Class 8 FCEV Demonstrator
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio, backed by three auto industry heavyweights, unwrapped a Class 8 tractor equipped with its powertrain.
Clean Energy Fuels to Build Nine RNG Production Facilities
Clean Energy Fuels is teaming up with Maas Energy Works to build nine renewable natural gas production facilities at dairy farms across seven states, the companies said May 14.
Kenworth to Start Production of T680s, T880s With X15N in Q3
Kenworth plans to begin production of its Class 8 T680 tractor and T880 vocational truck with Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine in the third quarter of 2024, it said May 15.
Honda Takes Wraps Off Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck
LAS VEGAS — Honda unveiled a concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
Executives, Analysts See Less Cloudy Truckload Market Outlook
The outlook for truckload freight markets and rates is less cloudy after a dismal first quarter, according to carriers and analysts.
Range, Thermo King Team Up on Electric Reefer Trailer Pilots
Range Energy is teaming up with Thermo King to investigate the possibilities for electric refrigerated trailers, the companies said May 9.
Amazon Chooses Volvo VNR Electric as First Class 8 BET in US
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc. plans to deploy 47 Volvo VNR Electric tractors across its Southern California operations, its first Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
Ryder: Switching to a Class 8 EV May Double Vehicle Costs
A new analysis by leasing and logistics specialist Ryder System indicates the business case for swapping a diesel or gasoline van or truck for an EV is shaky for much of the trucking industry.
Telematics Specialist FleetPulse Spins Off From Great Dane
Trailer telematics specialist FleetPulse is to operate as a stand-alone company rather than as a unit of original equipment manufacturer Great Dane, it said.