Nikola Corp. announces executive leadership changes
Nikola Corporation has appointed Mary Petrovich as a new independent director and has expanded Pablo Koziner’s role within the Nikola executive leadership team. Over the past 30 years, Nikola says Petrovich has engineered three successful private equity turnarounds and guided start-up ventures. She is currently the chairman of the board of two private companies: DealerShop,
Stertil-Koni Illinois facility on track to produce 15,000th mobile column lift
Stertil-Koni has announced that its U.S. production facility – Stertil ALM, located in Streator, Illinois – is on track to produce its 15,000th mobile column lift this year. The forthcoming production milestone of mobile column lifts follows a multi-year plant expansion at Stertil ALM, in which the company purchased a 4.5-acre parcel adjacent to its
EnerSys batteries to launch in TravelCenters of America
EnerSys, the manufacturer of Odyssey batteries, is teaming up with TravelCenters of America (TA) to offer Odyssey Performance and NorthStar Pro Group 31 batteries for heavy-duty applications in all TA locations throughout the U.S. As part of this exclusive agreement, the purchase of any of the Odyssey and NorthStar Group 31 batteries through a TA
PRT sets up new Atlanta warehouse
PRT has set up a new warehouse in Buford, Ga., within the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is PRT’s second warehouse in the country, and the largest, with more than 108,000 sq. ft., 20 docks and 6-level shelves. “We are pleased to announce our expansion and growth in the U.S. through this new warehouse, which adds
Hendrickson launches Haulmaax EX rubber suspension on International HX Series
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Navistar to offer Haulmaax EX as a part of the chassis enhancements of the International HX. With the updated vehicle’s release, Hendrickson will be launching its next-generation, heavy-duty rubber suspension Haulmaax EX as the standard rubber suspension offering. The company says the Haulmaax EX suspension is optimized
Mack truck owner honors fallen firefighters with truck design
Nineteen-year-old owner/operator Dylan Mercier is waiting to get his unique Mack Vision out on the road. The St. Anne, Ill., firefighter and owner/operator purchased the 2005 truck with his dad, Ralph, a little over a year ago, and it didn’t take long for his vision to become a reality. “I purchased a firefighter costume for
Ceramex expands aftermarket distribution
Ceramex has expanded its aftermarket distribution network with Kriete Truck Centers adding a complete selection of Ceramex 95%+ Performance restored DPFs for all makes and models, the company said. Kriete Truck Centers, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc., now has same-day market availability for all Ceramex DPFs.
Five truck trend takeaways from December
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from December focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Volvo Trucks sounds the horn on the start of VNR electric truck’s availability During a recent virtual press conference,
Peterbilt Model 520EV eligible for $150,000 CARB HVIP voucher
Peterbilt’s Model 520EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project program by the California Air Resources Board.
ACT Research: Nov. U.S. trailer net orders down 28%, still solid
November net U.S. trailer orders of 39,645 units fell nearly 28% from the previous month, but that followed a two-month order surge and still indicates a solid month, ACT Research reports. Net orders were up 100% year-over-year and more than 30% YTD compared to the first 11 months of 2019. Before accounting for cancellations, new
ACT Research: Used truck prices climbed in October
According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes, average miles and average age all declined month-over-month—down 22%, 2%, and 3%, respectively, compared to October. Longer-term, same dealer sales volumes were up 21% year-to-date against the first 11 months of 2019, with average price, miles and age all below
Jasper names new vice president of fleet and national programs
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has appointed Craig Hessenauer as vice president over the company’s fleet and national programs. Craig has been a Jasper associate-owner for 31 years, serving in numerous markets throughout the U.S. He has spent the last 25 years as a regional vice president.
