Western Star’s “Wings of Awesomeness” continue to soar for 2018 preview image Trucks Western Star’s “Wings of Awesomeness” continue to soar for 2018 January 11, 2018 PORTLAND, Ore. – John Denver may have been on the “wings of an eagle,” but Western Star drivers can be on the “Wings of Awesomeness.” For the limited edition graphics…
Equipment PacLease achieves record year January 11, 2018 BELLEVUE, Wash. – PacLease has reported 2017 was a record year for the company, growing its lease and rental fleet by 30% and adding eight new locations. “The overall market…
Equipment Truck orders reach three-year high January 5, 2018 Preliminary Class 8 truck orders in December reached levels not seen since December 2014, according to industry analysts. ACT Research reported preliminary Class 8 orders of 37,500 units. “The last…
Equipment Cummins Westport natural gas engine gets key emissions certifications January 4, 2018 VANCOUVER, B.C. – Cummins Westport’s 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine has been certified by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and California’s Air Resources Board (ARB). The ISX12N meets ARB’s…
Equipment China’s Geely Holding becomes largest Volvo shareholder December 28, 2017 STOCKHOLM, Sweden – China-based Geely Holding has purchased Cevian Capital’s stake in AB Volvo, becoming the largest shareholder by capital in the global truck maker. Cevian Capital’s co-founder, Christer Gardell, said:…
Equipment Wabco takes stake in Nikola December 20, 2017 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Wabco has announced it has made a $10-million investment to acquire a 1% equity stake in Nikola Motor Company, in an agreement it says will…
Equipment Strong Class 8 orders adding to backlogs December 20, 2017 COLUMBUS, Ind. – Strong Class 8 order activity in November is boosting backlogs. ACT Research reports Class 8 truck build backlogs grew by 10,100 units to 115,200 units in November.
Equipment Navistar returns to profitability, anticipates strong 2018 December 19, 2017 LISLE, Ill. – Navistar International returned to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2017, reporting Q4 net income of US$135 million on revenues of $2.6 billion. It wrapped up the…
Equipment Trailer orders surged in November: FTR December 18, 2017 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders surged in November, according to preliminary data from FTR, which reported orders of 42,600 units. That’s up 34% from October levels and 19% year-over-year. FTR…
Equipment Ontario to subsidize electric trucks, other green vehicles December 18, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has released details on the Green Commercial Vehicle Program, including heavy subsidies for electric trucks. The program will provide: 50% of…
Chinese electric truck manufacturer may set up shop in Ontario preview image Equipment Chinese electric truck manufacturer may set up shop in Ontario December 13, 2017 TORONTO, Ont. – A Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles is considering setting up a plant in Ontario, where it may produce electric-powered refuse and delivery trucks, among other electric vehicles.
Peterbilt standardizes discs on 579 rear axles December 13, 2017 DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced it’s now making air disc brakes standard on the drive axles of its Model 579. In 2012, the company made disc brakes standard on…
Oxford County adds CNG plows preview image Equipment Oxford County adds CNG plows December 13, 2017 WOODSTOCK, Ont. – Oxford County has added two compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered snowplows to its fleet. It believes it’s the first Canadian municipality to deploy CNG-powered snowplows, which were delivered…
Equipment Daimler names new Western Star Trucks boss December 5, 2017 PORTLAND, Ore. – David Carson has been named president of Western Star Trucks, and chief diversity officer for Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). He is currently president of Freightliner Custom…
Equipment Truck orders strong in November December 5, 2017 Preliminary North American Class 8 truck orders surpassed 30,000 units for the second consecutive month in November, reaching levels 71% better than a year ago. FTR reported preliminary orders of…
