Five truck trend takeaways from November

Five truck trend takeaways from November

We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from November focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.

5. A roundup of the latest electric truck news

With each passing month comes more news from the growing world of electric trucks. Here’s a refresher on the latest in medium- and heavy-duty electrification, from companies including Hino, Mack, Volvo, Peterbilt and Kenworth.

4. Winter-proof: How to keep your trailers in the best possible shape during the harshest season

As the winter ramps up, let’s zero in on trailers, which are susceptible to a variety of potential issues when running during the winter. Click here for winter-proofing tips.

3. As trucks grow more complex, the basic principles of diagnostics still apply

“Could not duplicate. No problem found.” Those words bring out all sorts of customer frustration when they appear on the work order. Let’s face it, we all have better things to do besides taking the truck into the shop or spending time trying to re-create a problem. Click here to read more.

2. Tips for reefer unit maintenance in the winter

Reefers equipped with transport refrigeration units (TRU) come with their own winter maintenance checklist. Here are a few reefer- and TRU-specific tips to follow this winter.

1. ZF answers our biggest trucking questions

In FE‘s latest in-depth executive interview, Fredrik Staedtler, head of ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Control Systems division, provides insight into ZF’s North American trucking strategy. Click here to start reading.

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Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces. 

Navistar announced that it now has more than 100 EV authorized dealer locations. The OEM says it will have more than 30% of its dealer locations ready to support the sale and service of both International and IC Bus EVs, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian provinces. 

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ACT Research predicts ‘year of transition’ as trailer orders fall in March

ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.

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Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 completes winter trials

Tested in the cold of Finland, and the heat of Spain, Mercedes-Benz says the BEV eActros 600 is slated to launch at the end of the year.

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Inside the most secret building at Volvo Trucks

What’s no secret is the importance of trucking safety, and Volvo’s goal to reduce accidents across the globe.

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PrePass comes to four new states, adds 116 sites

With this expansion, the PrePass Safety Alliance says fleets with the PrePass app now have 20 percent more bypass sites nationwide.

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