International launches CV Series preview image Equipment International launches CV Series November 8, 2018 Navistar back in the Class 4/5 segment with new International CV
Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services preview image Equipment Volvo teams with Trimble for fleet management services November 2, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks has partnered with Trimble Transportation Enterprise to collaborate on fleet management services. The two companies inked a memorandum of understanding that will see Trimble develop…
Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC preview image Equipment Paccar Parts opens new Toronto PDC October 31, 2018 TORONTO, Ont. – Paccar Parts has announced the opening of a new 160,000 sq.-ft. parts distribution center in Toronto, Ont. The facility opened on Oct. 22 and will support customers…
DTNA overcoming supply chain challenges preview image Equipment DTNA overcoming supply chain challenges October 29, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is projecting NAFTA Classes 6-8 deliveries to surpass 440,000 units this year, exceeding its initial ambitious projection of 420,000. Year to date,…
Equipment Trailer orders officially “epic”: ACT October 25, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – September trailer orders, totaling more than 58,000 units, were up 52% from August and 135% year-over-year, according to ACT Research’s State of the Industry: US Trailer Report.
Natural gas truck sales down preview image Equipment Natural gas truck sales down October 22, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Natural gas truck sales in the U.S. and Canada have declined 28% this year through August, according to a new report from ACT Research. They were up…
Electric medium-duty trucks a good fit for some applications: NACFE preview image Equipment Electric medium-duty trucks a good fit for some applications: NACFE October 17, 2018 NEW YORK, N.Y. – A new Confidence Report on the viability of electric-powered medium-duty trucks found they are a “real solution, for some specific applications.” Mike Roeth, executive director of…
Equipment Trailer orders shatter all-time high in September October 16, 2018 Preliminary trailer orders in September totaled 56,000 units, setting an all-time high over the previous record in October 2014 by more than 10,000 trailers. September’s orders were up 59% from…
Goodyear takes two million service calls in 10 years preview image Equipment Goodyear takes two million service calls in 10 years October 15, 2018 AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear has announced its Fleet HQ Emergency Roadside Service program has achieved a new milestone, having completed its two millionth service call in 10 years. “Over the…
Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality preview image Business Management Mack’s Anthem a perfect fit for Westcan’s driver-focused mentality October 10, 2018 EDMONTON, Alta. – With the help of Mack Trucks, Westcan Bulk Transport is putting the focus back on the driver. “We need a good product so we can get drivers…
Equipment Bridgestone, Firestone and Bandag tires to cost more October 9, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Bridgestone Canada are informing customers that Bridgestone and Firestone truck tires will increase in price Nov. 9. Bandag retreads sold in the…
Canadian Forces take delivery of Mack military trucks preview image Equipment Canadian Forces take delivery of Mack military trucks October 4, 2018 PETAWAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Department of National Defence recently took delivery of its first Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) trucks from Mack Defense. The trucks…
Bendix buys steering component remanufacturer preview image Equipment Bendix buys steering component remanufacturer October 4, 2018 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix has announced it is acquiring the ProSteering business of JM Engineered Products, which remanufactures all makes of steering components. Once closed, Bendix will incorporate the ProSteering…
Equipment Third quarter the best ever for Class 8 orders October 4, 2018 Fleets rushed to secure truck availability in September, with preliminary data showing orders for 42,300 units, according to FTR. That set an all-time high for the third quarter, with 146,800…
Aftermarket parts sales expected to grow preview image Equipment Aftermarket parts sales expected to grow October 1, 2018 MANHASSET, N.Y. – Aftermarket parts sales are expected to gain momentum in the coming months, according to the CMVC Parts Aftermarket Leading Retail Sales Indicator (PLI). It increased 0.6% in…
