Dealerships

Freightliner computer brain thefts hit drivers, dealers and auctions

Combo of damaged interior of Freightliner Cascadia with the computer brain removed.

Larry Gilliam returned to Norfolk, Virginia, from a drayage run to Georgia on Monday to find one of his trucks with a hole punched in the passenger-side window. He thought a thief wanted to steal the radio from his 2105 Freightliner Cascadia.

Then he looked closer. The dash had been pried open. Wiring jutted from a gaping hole where the truck’s common powertrain control module (CPC) used to be. 

The brute force brain surgery left Gilliam’s truck immovable. It is one of hundreds of similar thefts...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightliner-cascadia-computer-brain-thefts-widespread

Canada’s Mullen Group dips toe into truck sales with Bandstra acquisition

A tractor-trailer of Mullen Group company Payne Transport

Canadian trucking and logistics giant Mullen Group (TSX:MTL) has acquired British Columbia-based Bandstra Group of Companies in a deal that adds a trucking operation and — intriguingly — a Volvo and Mack truck dealership with three locations. 

The acquisition, announced late Friday, adds the 180-truck Bandstra Transportation Systems and Babine Truck & Equipment. Together they generate $78 million (CA$85 million) in revenue, according to Mullen. 

“This is another gem of a company that I am...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/canadas-mullen-group-dips-toe-into-truck-sales-with-bandstra-acquisition

Transmission: The Goodyear Blimp just grew much bigger

Here’s what’s cookin’ today in Transmission:

  • The blimp has a new passenger: Cooper Tires 
  • Dealers prefer low volumes over excess inventory
  • REE: The EV tech of tomorrow

The blimp has a new passenger: Cooper Tires 

I spent 30 minutes brainstorming catchy tire puns to introduce this next segment. I couldn’t think of anything good so I’ll cut to the chase and save the bad joke: Cooper Tire sold to Goodyear Tires in a deal worth about $2.8 billion. There’s a solid chance the deal won’t close until...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transmission-the-goodyear-blimp-just-grew-much-bigger

Transmission: Olaf, Texas, and chip factories have same problem — they’re ‘Frozen’

I don’t know about you, but this week has been mentally draining. Thankfully, Friday is finally here! Here’s what’s cookin’ today in Transmission:

  • The aftermath of winter storm Uri
  • E-fuel states its case as a carbon-friendly alternative
  • Industry news

The aftermath of winter storm Uri

Winter storm Uri was brutal for a lot of people, specifically in the Southeast and Southwest. I’ve passed countless vehicles stranded on the road, stuck in ice, snow and slush. Even the power grid in Texas failed...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/transmission-olaf-texas-and-chip-factories-have-same-problem-theyre-frozen

Transmission: 2020 was record-breaking year for dealerships

Here’s what’s cookin’ today in Transmission:

  • Dealer outlook for 2021 positive after a surprisingly positive 2020
  • Ford and Google team up
  • Industry news

Dealer outlook for 2021 positive after a surprisingly positive 2020

Auto dealerships across the nation were hit hard during the pandemic, fueling the belief that 2020 was going to be disastrous for sales. Tight inventory and stalled production were a few headlines that circulated throughout the course of last year. 

However, much to the surprise of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transmission-2020-was-record-breaking-year-for-dealerships

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