The front of the stock exchange is decorated with Traton SE posters to mark the company's IPO. (Boris Roessler/dpa/TNS) MUNICH — Volkswagen’s commercial vehicle subsidiary Traton on April 28 reported a slump in sales and profit in the first quarter. The Munich-based company saw turnover fall by 10% to 10.6 billion euros ($12 billion) compared ...more
International sold 13,702 trucks in Q1, a 27% decrease compared with 17,512 trucks in the year-ago period, Traton said April 28. (International Motors) International Motors’ sales and orders tumbled in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of economic uncertainty due to Trump administration tariffs and a weak U.S. freight market. Profit at parent ...more
Saia pointed to the uncertain macroeconomic environment and harsh winter weather as reasons for missing Q1 expectations. (Saia Inc.) Saia Inc. weathered market headwinds to post a revenue increase of more than 4% during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 25. The Johns Creek, Ga.-based less-than-truckload carrier posted net income of $49.8 ...more
(International Motors Co.) International Motors Co. launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional-haul tractor, the eRH Series. Targeted at regional and drayage fleets, the eRH is available in 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, and International said it offers a range of up to 300 miles, depending on configuration, battery capacity and use. The eRH has a ...more
(International Motors Co.) International Motors Co. launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. Targeted at regional and drayage fleets, the eRH is available in 4×2 and 6×4 axle configurations, and International said it offers a range of up to 300 miles, depending on configuration, battery capacity and use. The eRH has ...more
Plus recently tested driverless safety maneuvers with no one in the vehicle on a closed test track in Ohio. (Plus) Self-driving truck developer Plus recently tested a driverless tractor-trailer on a high-speed closed course with no one onboard the vehicle, marking the latest milestone in the company’s push to commercialize autonomous trucks in 2027. The ...more
Trucks charge at a WatEV charging station in Long Beach, Calif. (Alex Welsh/Bloomberg) ANAHEIM, Calif. — The transportation industry’s transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered a period of “peak uncertainty” as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly. The State of Sustainable Fleets 2025 Market Brief, prepared by environmental consulting firm ...more
Goods outside a factory in Yiwu, China. (Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home. Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps ...more
Dragonfly Energy also offers remote fleet-level monitoring, where fleet managers can view real-time data on battery state of charge, overnight discharge patterns and system health. (Dragonfly Energy) Advancements in battery technology are ushering in a newer electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing ...more
