International Trucks plans to build on a banner year preview image Business Management International Trucks plans to build on a banner year January 23, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – For International Trucks, 2018 was a banner year in the U.S. and Canada, and the company hopes to continue building on that success. “In Canada, it…
Backlogs to blame for slowdown in Class 8 orders preview image Equipment Backlogs to blame for slowdown in Class 8 orders January 23, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for heavy trucks remains strong despite a slowdown in orders, according to ACT Research. Three drivers include: the fact the freight rate markdown is from record…
Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack showcase offerings during World of Concrete preview image Equipment Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack showcase offerings during World of Concrete January 22, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth Trucks, Peterbilt Motor Company, and Mack Trucks are displaying an array of offerings during World of Concrete, including mixers and pump trucks. Kenworth is showcasing…
Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters preview image Business Management Enhancements to Western Star 4700 center on drivers, upfitters January 22, 2019 Company says it will continue to grow on its past success in Western Canada
Equipment SAF-Holland buys PressureGuard January 21, 2019 MUSKEGON, Mich. – SAF-Holland has acquired a majority stake in trailer tire pressure management specialist, PressureGuard. The company says the acquisition adds a key element to its line, in advanced…
Equipment Trailer orders smashed previous records in 2018 January 16, 2019 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – It’s official: 2018 was by far the best year ever for trailer orders. FTR reported data showing the year ended with 28,000 units ordered in December, a…
Freightliner shows first electric trucks preview image Equipment Freightliner shows first electric trucks January 9, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – To build an electric Class 8 truck requires the same battery power as 32 electric Smart cars, but Daimler Trucks North America is forging ahead with…
New Cascadia loaded up with new options preview image Equipment New Cascadia loaded up with new options January 7, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The new Cascadia, introduced by Freightliner in 2017, has already received some updates that will improve its fuel efficiency by up to 5%. “The day after…
Daimler closes record year, expects strong market to continue preview image Equipment Daimler closes record year, expects strong market to continue January 7, 2019 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Daimler Trucks is coming off a record-setting year, having sold more than half a million trucks globally in 2018. Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks and…
Historically large load hits Alberta highways preview image Equipment Historically large load hits Alberta highways January 7, 2019 EDMONTON, Alta. – The heaviest load to be hauled on Alberta’s highway network started its trip from Edmonton to the Fort Saskatchewan area last night. Weighing in at 820 tons,…
Equipment Class 8 orders expectedly drop in December January 4, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Preliminary data from ACT Research shows the industry booked 21,300 Class 8 trucks, an expected decline and off 43% year-over-year. But the year set a new record,…
Equipment Firestone truck tires to cost more January 2, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations has announced a price increase for Firestone truck and bus tires sold in the U.S. and Canada. Firestone tires will increase in price…
Freightliner delivers first electric truck preview image Equipment Freightliner delivers first electric truck December 20, 2018 CARSON, Calif. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has delivered its first electric truck, as part of its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet. The Freightliner eM2 was delivered to Penske Truck…
A record year for trailer orders – already preview image Equipment A record year for trailer orders – already December 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – This has been the best year ever for net trailer orders, with one month remaining to report, according to ACT Research. November trailer orders were up 101%…
Continental experiments with dandelion truck tires preview image Equipment Continental experiments with dandelion truck tires December 20, 2018 ANLAM, Germany – Continental is experimenting with Russian dandelion rubber as a potential replacement raw material in truck tires to rubber from tropical regions. The work is being done at…
