Equipment Canadian Class 8 orders up 259% y-o-y in January February 20, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – January Class 8 truck orders were up 121% year-over-year, marking their second-best level in history, according to ACT Research. North American Class 8 orders totaled 49,100-plus units.
Mack kicks off NASCAR season preview image Equipment Mack kicks off NASCAR season February 20, 2018 DAYTONA, Fla. – Mack Trucks kicked off its season as the official hauler of NASCAR, with the 60th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18. Mack is providing new…
Equipment Navistar recognizes top suppliers February 16, 2018 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar has recognized 32 of its top suppliers with Diamond Supplier Awards. The winners represent the top 2% of Navistar’s supply base. “We are delighted to acknowledge…
More than 100 Volvo dealers now Certified Uptime Centers preview image Equipment More than 100 Volvo dealers now Certified Uptime Centers February 16, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Volvo Trucks North America has announced it now has more than 100 Certified Uptime Centers in its dealer network. The certified dealers maximize uptime through greater service…
Equipment Trailer orders remain strong in January February 16, 2018 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – January net trailer orders were in the 40,000 range for the third consecutive month, according to preliminary data from FTR. If those numbers hold when final numbers…
Peterbilt unveils driver-inspired UltraLoft sleeper preview image Equipment Peterbilt unveils driver-inspired UltraLoft sleeper February 15, 2018 More storage, a flat floor, and additional headroom are among the benefits
Peterbilt looks to strong 2018 after record-breaking year preview image Business Management Peterbilt looks to strong 2018 after record-breaking year February 15, 2018 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Peterbilt is coming of a record-setting year and planning to take advantage of a strong truck market in 2018. The company says it achieved a new Class…
Remorques Lewis named a Talbert Top 10 dealer preview image Equipment Remorques Lewis named a Talbert Top 10 dealer February 13, 2018 LA PRÉSENTATION, SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC – Remorques Lewis has been named one of the top 10 Talbert Manufacturing dealers for 2017. The Quebec dealership was also given the honor of “Most…
Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter preview image Equipment Mercedes-Benz reveals new Sprinter February 7, 2018 Van is designed to be a constantly connected ‘node’ in the Internet of Things
Kenworth showcases its Hybrid Electric Cargo Transport truck preview image Equipment Kenworth showcases its Hybrid Electric Cargo Transport truck February 6, 2018 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The truck may be quiet as a mouse but Kenworth made some noise showcasing its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck during a media event Feb. 6 at…
Equipment January truck orders second best in history: ACT February 4, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Heavy-duty and medium-duty truck orders in January marked the second strongest month in history, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Classes 5-8 orders totaled 80,400 units,…
Equipment Paccar Parts has record-breaking year February 1, 2018 RENTON, Wash. – Paccar Parts enjoyed a record year in 2017, filling more than 16 million orders globally. “Paccar Parts’ number one goal is customer uptime. The effectiveness of our…
Speedco expands tire offerings preview image Tires/Wheels Speedco expands tire offerings January 31, 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Love’s Travel Stops has announced its Speedco tire stores have expanded the brands they are offering. Forty-six of the 52 locations across the U.S. now offer…
Nikola to manufacture trucks in Arizona preview image Equipment Nikola to manufacture trucks in Arizona January 30, 2018 BUCKEYE, Ariz. – Nikola Motor Company today announced it will build its hydrogen-electric semi-trucks in Buckeye, Ari. It has chosen a new 500-acre, one million sq.-ft. facility on the west…
Equipment Natural gas-fueled truck sales rise January 26, 2018 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Demand for natural gas-fueled trucks in the U.S. and Canada rose 9% year-to-date through November, according to the most recent data from ACT Research. “Despite the uncertainty…
