U.S. new-home sales increased in March to a four- month high, mainly reflecting a surge in the West, and upward revisions to prior months showed stronger first-quarter demand than previously estimated, according to government data released April 24.
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Amazon Starts Delivering Goods to Trunks of GMs, Volvos
Amazon.com has partnered with General Motors Co. and Volvo Cars to deliver packages to car trunks in 37 U.S. cities, as the e-commerce giant seeks new delivery methods for customers who may be wary of leaving packages outside or allowing couriers into …
Volvo Reports Higher Quarterly Net Income, Revenue as North American Orders Soar
AB Volvo reported first-quarter net income and revenue increased despite supply chain constraints in North America’s surging truck market.
Electric Buses Starting to Dampen Demand for Diesel
Electric buses were seen as a joke at an industry conference in Belgium seven years ago when Chinese manufacturer BYD Co. showed an early model.
3 tips about switching to alternative fuel trucks
The Trillium CNG managing director offers some tips to fleets considering making the switch to alternative fuel-powered vehicles.
Infographic: From trash to natural gas
Nearly 20% of the fuel used by UPS’s ground fleet has been replaced by renewable natural gas and other alternatives.
How EVs, fuel cells are gaining more ‘alternative’ trucking attention
Though major hurdles on battery life and weight still need to be solved, more trucking companies exploring alternative power.
ATA renews CDL and family defender offerings
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has renewed U.S. Legal Services’ CDL Defender and Family Defender offerings as ATA Featured Products.
“Motor carriers are always looking for an edge when recruiting and retaining highly-skilled truck drivers,
VTNA names Carlsson acting president
Carlsson will serve on an interim basis, succeeding Göran Nyberg.
Shell's 'Project Starship' Poised for Test Run
SONOMA, Calif. — Equipment manufacturers showcased new fuel-efficient Class 8 tractor technology here during Shell’s “Make the Future” event at the Sonoma Raceway on April 20.