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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two new companies bringing over 500 jobs to Mecklenburg County
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Big news! Two companies are setting up shop in the Charlotte area, bringing more than 500 new jobs and millions in investment. Daimler Truck Financial Services USA is moving its headquarters to the Ballantyne area. The company, which supports Daimler Truck North America, will add 276 new jobs. Roles will include everything from executive leadership and IT to finance, sales, and HR, with an average salary of nearly $134,000. Daimler is also investing more than $7 million in the location. Meanwhile, AVL Manufacturing, a Canadian company, is opening its first U.S. plant in the Steele Creek area. The company builds large industrial enclosures for backup power generators. The new facility will create over 325 jobs in production, electrical work, service, and management, with an average salary of around $76,000. AVL is investing more than $56 million in the project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Samsara report examines causes and impacts of distracted driving
Technology and telematics provider Samsara released a report on Tuesday that looked at what causes distracted driving and solutions for it. The report included over 1,500 commercial driver respondents. A major theme was that distracted driving is widespread, with text messaging and social media usage as key drivers. According to the study, within the previous year, 79% of drivers experienced a close call due to distracted driving. Drilling into the details, 93% of drivers personally experienced the negative effects of risky behavior with 37% reporting vehicle damage, 32% personal injury, 30% fines and 30% license suspension or revocation. Not only was it more dangerous dealing with distracted drivers, but the commercial drivers themselves highlighted the allure of digital devices and how they can make focusing on the road more difficult. Just over three-quarters of drivers reported often being distracted by their personal mobile devices, and the cohort was not limited to or concentrated in specific age levels or years of most common distractions reported were reading and sending messages (32%), making calls (29%) and scrolling social media (29%). Another question raised by the report was whether a carrot or stick approach worked best for reducing distracted driving. Drivers overwhelmingly preferred recognition and incentives, with 82% of respondents saying positive reinforcement was more effective than penalties. The positive reinforcement also translated into improved driver retention. Ninety percent of drivers said they are more likely to stay with a company that proactively addresses distracted driving when it occurs. You can download the 28-page report here. Freightliner, a division of Daimler Truck North America announced on Thursday that its fifth-generation Cascadia is now available to order. The popular Class 8 truck was announced back in October 2024 with updates to its computing power and an upgraded camera, in addition to four new short-range radar sensors to complement its existing but improved long-range radar sensor. The sensors are part of the truckmaker's Detroit Assurance Suite of Safety Systems, designed to help drivers not run into things like stationary objects, vehicles stopped at odd angles or pedestrians, and ensuring that when a driver changes lanes, there isn't a vehicle occupying the lane. For anyone who has driven a Class 8 tractor, the air brakes can make stopping a different experience compared to a passenger vehicle. Freightliner added an Intelligent Braking Control System that uses brake-by-wire tech paired with sensors and pneumatics to create Comfort Braking. The goal is to redistribute the force from the brakes and reduce sudden stops, and give a smoother overall experience. Having driven a Class 8 on a controlled test track, I would describe the braking experience as clunky at best. And at low speeds, if you aren't careful you can shake the entire cab with a sudden stop. For drivers making a sudden stop, this can cause many problems, like personal belongings flying forward to the dash, or, if drivers are running in team status, propelling the teammate from the back bunk toward the front of the cab if the teammate isn't properly secured in the sleeper berth. The remote lock-and-unlock feature is another welcome tool, allowing fleet managers to lock and unlock the vehicles on demand. In the past, I would have to wait 60 to 90 minutes for a roadside unit to arrive when my drivers locked themselves out. Commentary courtesy of the Daily Watch, a newsletter for SONAR subscribers. Summary: Net carrier revocations as calculated by Carrier Details on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data have averaged more than 1,500 per week to start the year. This is nearly 8% higher than for the same period in 2024. Revocations are a measure of truckload capacity exits as carriers lose their licensing to haul freight in the U.S. There is typically a seasonal increase in revocations in the winter months that wanes in the early spring, but so far that has not occurred. The elevated revocations are a sign that conditions are still challenging for many carriers in a market that has not improved enough to support current capacity. Even as revocations trend higher, additions also appear to be growing at a stronger rate over the past month. Total trucking authorities have grown by more than 750 since the end of February, providing a bit of a mixed signal for the truckload market. The growth in new authorities is a bit of a mystery but could be the product of either ignorance of market conditions or growing optimism around a looming turn in market conditions that would make the environment more favorable for operators. The growth would only support a stagnant market as demand is currently weakening from an annual perspective, mainly due to loss of share to intermodal. ATBS says independent drivers earned a little more in '24 but drove more as well (FreightWaves) Knight-Swift to add dashcams for improved fleet safety (Trucking Dive) House bill targets staged truck crashes (FreightWaves) Study reveals truck driver fatigue and mental health struggles (Commercial Carrier Journal) State-Level Public Truck Parking Findings (ATRI)New Mack long-haul truck makes grand entrance in bid for market share (FreightWaves) The post Samsara report examines causes and impacts of distracted driving appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Court orders Mexican supplier to ship parts to Detroit automaker
Citing potential layoffs and disruption to the auto industry, a federal judge in Michigan has ruled that a Mexico-based supplier must keep shipping parts to a Daimler Truck North America subsidiary in Detroit. Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted a preliminary injunction to Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC) on Friday, ordering Martinrea Honsel Mexico SA de CV to restart production and shipments of housing parts needed to make transmissions for heavy-duty trucks. The order comes after Martinrea International, the parent company of Martin Honsel Mexico, sent a letter to DDC Feb. 10 stating it would stop sending parts after March 7. 'DDC argues that a preliminary injunction serves the public interest because the injunction … avoids widespread layoffs at DDC, Daimler, and DDC's suppliers; [and] promotes greater certainty in the automotive industry,' Grey wrote in his ruling. 'DDC details how a drop in its production capacity may affect the broader public … . Additionally, there would be less fuel-efficient heavy-duty trucks in service, and these trucks are used to: deliver food and medicine; support and maintain electrical, water treatment, and wastewater treatment systems; and transport garbage.' DDC operates a manufacturing facility in Redford, Michigan, producing heavy-duty engines and chassis components. The plant employs more than 2,600 workers. DDC's parent company is Daimler Truck North America, a subsidiary of German multinational corporation Daimler Truck AG. Daimler's brands include Freightliner, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz, Fuso, BharatBenz and Rizon. Martinrea Honsel Mexico is an automotive parts supplier with a factory in Queretaro, Mexico. The company is a subsidiary of Martinrea International Inc., a Canadian auto parts manufacturer based in Vaughan, Ontario. DDC sued Martinrea Honsul in June, alleging Martinrea is in breach of a contract to supply transmission housings DDC uses to manufacture vehicles. The two companies signed a long-term agreement in 2013 and extended the agreement in 2020. In February, Martinrea International informed DDC it would stop sending parts after March 7, citing a recent court ruling regarding release-by-release contracts. DDC filed an amended complaint against Martinrea Honsel on March 4, asking the court to order Martinrea Honsel to keep shipping transmission housing parts. In his ruling, Grey acknowledged a potential conflict in a state court's interpretation of contract law if Martinrea Honsel appeals the preliminary injunction with the Michigan Supreme Court. Grey cited several other recent contract law cases, involving auto parts suppliers MacLean-Fogg, ER Wagner Manufacturing Co., Cadillac Rubber and Airboss. 'Given the differences between the DDC-Martinrea contract and the contracts in MacLean-Fogg and Ultra Manufacturing as well as the lack of clarity over whether Cadillac Rubber survives Airboss, it is unclear whether DDC ultimately will succeed on the merits of its claims for injunctive relief,' Grey wrote. DDC declined to comment on the ruling to FreightWaves. Martinrea International did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The post Court orders Mexican supplier to ship parts to Detroit automaker appeared first on FreightWaves.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Donaldson Partners with Daimler Truck North America for Freightliner's SuperTruck III Project
Donaldson's contribution to hydrogen fuel cell technology is part of the company's ongoing commitment to advancing filtration for a cleaner world. MINNEAPOLIS, January 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) on their hydrogen fuel cell project. Donaldson's advanced air filter technology is set to be featured in the next-generation Freightliner SuperTruck III, further solidifying its position at the forefront of hydrogen fuel cell innovation. The SuperTruck program, initiated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), aims to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of heavy-duty Class 8 long-haul trucks. Since its inception in 2011, this initiative has driven significant advancements, producing multiple demonstrator vehicles from leading manufacturers. While the SuperTruck I and II projects focused on optimizing diesel engines, the latest project involves developing a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell truck demonstrator—a transformative step toward a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. DTNA has received a total of $26 million (€24.6 million) from the DOE for this project. "Donaldson Company and Daimler Truck North America have a long-standing partnership, collaborating on various filtration solutions for DTNA's commercial vehicles. We are enthusiastic to continue providing support for the SuperTruck III program," said Keith Bechtum, vice president of OEM sales in Donaldson's mobile solutions division. The field experience gained through this initiative will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of other on-highway hydrogen fuel cell applications, shaping the future of transportation. About Donaldson Founded in 1915, Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) is a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, serving a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at over 140 locations on six continents partner with customers – from small business owners to R&D organizations and the world's biggest OEM brands. Donaldson solves complex filtration challenges through three primary segments: Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Life Sciences. Additional information is available at View source version on Contacts Rebecca Cahn, Donaldson:
