Wabco inks steering deal with Tata Motors preview image Equipment Wabco inks steering deal with Tata Motors July 13, 2018 BRUSSELS, Belgium – Wabco has inked a deal to supply power steering systems to Tata Motors in India. The deal follows its acquisition of U.S.-based R.H. Sheppard last year. The…
Driverless, cabless, electric logging truck revealed preview image Equipment Driverless, cabless, electric logging truck revealed July 12, 2018 NEW YORK, N.Y. – A Swedish start-up has introduced an autonomous, all-electric logging truck. The T-log, introduced by Einride, features off-road capabilities and is designed to navigate forest roads. It…
Celebrating the classics preview image Equipment Celebrating the classics July 10, 2018 Classic iron takes center stage in Clifford
Peterbilt’s UltraLoft enters production preview image Equipment Peterbilt’s UltraLoft enters production July 9, 2018 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has begun production of its Model 579 UltraLoft, with Freymiller Trucking taking delivery of the first unit. The truck features a high roof integral cab and…
OOIDA ELD exemption request denied preview image Equipment OOIDA ELD exemption request denied July 4, 2018 GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – Small-business truckers will continue to be subject to the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate in the U.S. after an exemption request was denied by the Federal…
Ancra International becomes Ancra Cargo preview image Equipment Ancra International becomes Ancra Cargo July 4, 2018 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Ancra International has changed its name to Ancra Cargo. The name change went into effect July 2. The company says its core mission remains the same.
Eaton forms new eMobility business preview image Equipment Eaton forms new eMobility business July 4, 2018 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Eaton is banking on an electric future for trucking and has formed a new eMobility business to provided the industry with a wide range of electric power…
Equipment Class 8 orders remain hot through June July 4, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Class 8 orders exceeded 40,000 units in June, for the fourth time in six months. Preliminary data from ACT Research pointed to 42,200 units being ordered. “Preliminary…
Driving an electric Peterbilt 579 preview image Equipment Driving an electric Peterbilt 579 June 27, 2018 Everything about the driving experience is different
Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley preview image Equipment Paccar sets up shop in Silicon Valley June 27, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Paccar has opened an Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, becoming the first truck manufacturer to create a permanent presence there. It has resulted in increased engagement with…
Peterbilt anticipates another record-setting year preview image Equipment Peterbilt anticipates another record-setting year June 27, 2018 SUNNYVALE, Calif. – Peterbilt anticipates setting records for both market share and truck build this year. Jason Skoog, Paccar vice-president and general manager of Peterbilt, said market conditions remain strong.
Trailer orders up 27% y-o-y in May preview image Equipment Trailer orders up 27% y-o-y in May June 27, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Trailer orders were up 27% year-over-year in May, with industry production now committed to nearly Christmas. ACT Research reported net orders of 22,900 units in May, down…
Breadner now carrying Hyundai Translead trailers preview image Equipment Breadner now carrying Hyundai Translead trailers June 25, 2018 BRESLAU, Ont. – Breadner Trailers has announced it will be offering the full line of Hyundai Translead trailers. Bob Breadner, president of Breadner Trailers, said the company was seeking a…
Equipment Truck orders remain strong through May June 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – May’s Class 8 order activity continued trending above capacity, according to the latest data from ACT Research. There were 35,608 units booked in May. “Continuing to be…
Working trucks awarded during SuperRigs preview image Equipment Working trucks awarded during SuperRigs June 19, 2018 RAPHINE, Va. – Eric Turner’s 2015 Peterbilt 389 is pretty impressive inside and out. Turner took home Best of Show honors at the Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition this past weekend…
