Freightliner Group

Doggett Freightliner, one of the Largest 18-Wheeler Dealership Groups in the U.S., Further Expands to Serve Brownsville Customers

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Freightliner Trucks, Freightliner Group, Freightliner, Trailer, Rail transport by country, Rail transport, Railway companies, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company

b'HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Doggett Freightliner continues to grow, expanding into the Brownsville area to provide expedited parts and unmatched service support for local customers.

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  • b'HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Doggett Freightliner continues to grow, expanding into the Brownsville area to provide expedited parts and unmatched service support for local customers.
  • The Brownsville facility complements Doggett\'s existing Freightliner and Western Star dealerships that now sell and service flatbeds, dry freight, refrigerated vans, trailers and other over-the-road truck offerings.
  • Our loyal customers\' trust helped us grow into one of the largest dealership groups in the country.
  • We are excited to continue to deliver unmatched service and support to our customers for years to come in the Brownsville area.

Tiger Group Achieves Record Sales of Pro-Grade Audiovisual Gear in 2020

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Business, Marketing, Auctions, Freightliner Trucks, Sales, Freightliner Group, Rail transport by country

In all, Tiger's 2020 AV sales attracted a record number of bidders from across the U.S. and 21 countries.

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  • In all, Tiger's 2020 AV sales attracted a record number of bidders from across the U.S. and 21 countries.
  • For Tiger's AV clients, available strategies include live, webcast or online-only auction events conducted via SoldTiger.com , in addition to turnkey sales, liquidations, and private-treaty sales.
  • The growing division's AV-focused sales during 2020 were located in both the United States and Canada.
  • Another noteworthy deal in 2020 was Tiger C&I's private treaty sale of a 42-foot Freightliner mobile production truck packed with state-of-the-art AV equipment.

Cummins Launches New Smart Connected Engine for Freightliner Cascadia

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Trucking, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Mobile, Wireless, Fleet management, Hardware, Engines, Columbus, Indiana, Cummins, Trucking industry in the United States, Freightliner Trucks, Cascadia, Freightliner Group

Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the release of Cummins first connectivity-enabled X15 Efficiency series engine and new Endurant HD powertrain for Freightliner Trucks.

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  • Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the release of Cummins first connectivity-enabled X15 Efficiency series engine and new Endurant HD powertrain for Freightliner Trucks.
  • Available in the Cascadia line, Freightliner customers can take advantage of Cummins advanced engine computing module known as Acumen, which comes factory installed and connects to Cummins technology platform for direct access to digital apps, over the air product enhancements, and future service integrations.
  • Were investing heavily in our technology and we are thrilled to launch our most advanced and connected engine with Freightliner, said Rob Neitzke, Cummins Engine Business OEM Leader.
  • Promising to deliver superior ratings in Cummins X15 Efficiency series for Cascadia, the new smart powertrains with Acumen and Endurant HD allow improved fuel economy and drivability through industry-exclusive EX powertrain ratings, now available for Freightliner customers.

Schneider Receives 12th U.S. Ride of Pride Truck and Selects U.S. Marine Corps Veteran as Its Captain

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Defense, Human resources, Other Defense, Other Transport, Trucking, Professional services, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Truck driver, Transport, Freightliner Trucks, Truck, Lehr, Freightliner Group, Rail transport by country, Rail transport, Trucking industry in the United States, Schneider, Daimler Trucks North America

Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, announced Tom Lehr, a highly decorated U.S. Marine veteran and Schneider associate, as this years Ride of Pride truck driver.

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  • Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, announced Tom Lehr, a highly decorated U.S. Marine veteran and Schneider associate, as this years Ride of Pride truck driver.
  • Driving over the road has given me the opportunity to finally see the country that I had been protecting, said Lehr.
  • Freightliner has presented Schneider with 12 U.S. Ride of Pride trucks , as well as three Canadian Ride of Pride trucks.
  • Following the tradition of naming the trucks by previous Schneider Ride of Pride drivers, Lehr has named this years unit Fidelity.

Schneider to Test Electric Trucks as Part of Freightliner’s Customer Experience (CX) Fleet

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Automotive, Daimler Trucks North America, Freightliner Trucks, Trucks, Daimler AG, Transport, Electric vehicle, Freightliner Group, Freightliner Cascadia, Daimler, Freightliner, Schneider, Companies

Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has been selected to participate in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet.

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  • Schneider (NYSE: SNDR), a premier provider of trucking, intermodal and logistics services, has been selected to participate in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet.
  • The CX Fleet is a part of Daimler Trucks North Americas (DTNA) ongoing initiative that engages customers in the commercial electric vehicle development process by deploying trucks in real-world applications.
  • Schneiders commitment to innovation is matched only by our commitment to operating sustainably, said Jake VandeLoo, vice president of equipment engineering at Schneider.
  • Schneider will test the eCascadia, a Class 8 tractor, to detect and address potential challenges to widespread use of commercial battery electric vehicles.

J.B. Hunt Makes First Company Delivery Using the All-Electric Freightliner eCASCADIA

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Fleet management, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Trucking, Supply chain management, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Retail, Companies, Transport, Daimler Trucks North America, Freightliner Trucks, J. B. Hunt, Daimler AG, Daimler, Freightliner Cascadia, Truck, Freightliner Group, Electric vehicle, Economy of the United States

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions companies in North America, announced today that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia, Daimler Trucks North Americas (DTNA) all-electric Class 8 truck.

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  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions companies in North America, announced today that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia, Daimler Trucks North Americas (DTNA) all-electric Class 8 truck.
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    J.B. Hunt completed its first delivery using the Freightliner eCascadia, Daimler Trucks North Americas (DTNA) all-electric Class 8 truck.
  • J.B. Hunt is continually exploring innovative solutions such as the eCascadia to improve the sustainability of our fleet and operations, said Craig Harper, executive vice president and chief operations officer at J.B. Hunt.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., an S&P 500 company, provides innovative supply chain solutions for a variety of customers throughout North America.

Genesee & Wyoming Selects Tideworks’ Next Generation Intermodal Solutions for its UK Rail and Container Terminal Network

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Rail, Data management, Technology, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Software, Transport, Freightliner Group, Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Intermodal container, Container port, Rail transport by country, Intermodal transport, Container terminals, Contship Italia Group, Pacer International, Genesee & Wyoming, Tideworks Technology

Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced that Freightliner and Pentalver, subsidiaries of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) and the UKs largest intermodal rail freight provider and leading container logistics supplier, have selected Tideworks as its intermodal solutions provider for their UK rail and container terminal network.

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  • Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced that Freightliner and Pentalver, subsidiaries of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) and the UKs largest intermodal rail freight provider and leading container logistics supplier, have selected Tideworks as its intermodal solutions provider for their UK rail and container terminal network.
  • As a result, G&W will deploy Tideworks Intermodal Pro TOS and Traffic Control equipment dispatch system across its UK-wide network of rail and container terminals.
  • We value the flexibility of Tideworks solutions to meet our needs as our network of facilities and TOS requirements have evolved.
  • Tideworks has helped us advance our operations, and were excited to further modernize our terminals with Tideworks intermodal solutions.

Freightliner Wins Rail Freight Operator of the Year at UK Global Freight Awards 2019

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Rail, Maritime, Transport, Rail transport by country, Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Rail transport, Freightliner Group, Genesee & Wyoming, Freightliner, DB Cargo UK, Railway companies, Rail freight transport

Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) (NYSE:GWR), was named Rail Freight Operator of the Year at the 2019 Global Freight Awards, the UKs flagship awards programme that recognises and rewards excellence across all freight sectors.

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  • Freightliner, a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) (NYSE:GWR), was named Rail Freight Operator of the Year at the 2019 Global Freight Awards, the UKs flagship awards programme that recognises and rewards excellence across all freight sectors.
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    Genesee & Wyoming UK/Europe Region Intermodal Commercial Director Clive Slayford (center) accepts Freightliner's award for Rail Freight Operator of the Year at the 2019 Global Freight Awards, flanked by Peter Livey (left), MD of category sponsors HMM, and comedian Tom Allen, host (right).
  • We are thrilled to win Rail Freight Operator of the Year, said Gary Long, CEO for G&Ws UK/Europe Region.
  • G&Ws UK/Europe Region includes the U.K.s largest rail maritime intermodal operator and second-largest freight rail provider, as well as regional rail services in Continental Europe.

The SEFA Group Receives State Clean Diesel Grant

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
Fuels, Petroleum products, Freightliner Group, Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Ultra-low-sulfur diesel, Tractor, SEFA, Rail transport by country, Rail transport, Articles

LEXINGTON, S.C., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The SEFA Group was recently awarded a State Clean Diesel Grant through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program.

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  • LEXINGTON, S.C., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The SEFA Group was recently awarded a State Clean Diesel Grant through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program.
  • The State Clean Diesel Grant helped replace eight 2006 or older model tractors in SEFA Transportation 's fleet with new 2020 Freightliner tractors which are EPA compliant and Greenhouse Gas Emission certified.
  • This project was partially funded by the US EPA under a State Clean Diesel Grant through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).
  • SEFA Transportation is a wholly-owned company of The SEFA Group and provides regional truckload transportation of bulk aggregates.

Utilimaster Displays Highly Specialized Utility Service Walk-In Van Designs at ICUEE

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Utilimaster Corporation, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Freightliner Trucks, Freightliner Group, Transport, Trucks, Vans

The two customer-specific, highly specialized walk-in van designs featured at the show were built on a Freightliner MT55 chassis for Pepco, and a Freightliner MT55 chassis for DTE Energy, respectively.

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  • The two customer-specific, highly specialized walk-in van designs featured at the show were built on a Freightliner MT55 chassis for Pepco, and a Freightliner MT55 chassis for DTE Energy, respectively.
  • Utilimaster's purpose-built walk-in vans are designed to meet the relentless demands of utility companies and municipalities across North America.
  • "The utility service industry operates 24/7, in order to provide and maintain essential services for communities around the country," said Chad Heminover, President, Spartan Motors Fleet Vehicles and Services.
  • Utilimaster's dedicated utility service sales and engineering team were onsite at the ICUEE show demonstrating the latest advancements in utility service fleet vehicles and educating visitors on Utilimaster products.