ACT Research: For-Hire Demand Outlook remains soft this winter
Freight demand fundamentals are gradually improving, ACT says.
Volvo Group North America recognized by U.S. DOE for efficiency
Volvo says they have now exceeded their initial energy sustainability goals by 52%.
Apollo begins deliveries of long haul trailer tire
The EnduMile LHT includes a ‘free-rolling’ tread pattern, designed specifically for trailer axles.
The importance of ongoing technician training
Plenty of time is spent talking about the importance of training new technicians, but ongoing training is just as important.
Frelightliner eM2 begins production
The eM2 is built on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform and features a battery electric Detroit ePowertrain.
Used Class 8 truck prices fell slightly in September; auction prices rose
ACT Research expects lower prices through the end of 2023.
Class 8 orders down but within expectations, according to FTR
FTR reports that Class 8 orders for October came in at 28,000 units.
Jobbers Automotive Warehouse joins Alliance CVHD program
Jobbers Automotive Warehouse joins as a member of Bumper to Bumper Truck Parts.
Lytx adds weather hazard alerts
Lytx Inc. announced the rollout of its Weather Hazard Alerts, available to all clients as a project within the Lytx Lab tab in their accounts. Weather Hazard Alerts allow fleet managers the option to get notifications based on geospatial criteria and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather data and react to it in real
Trailer industry sees positive year-over-year net order comparisons for the first time in 2023
ACT Research said that caution is still appropriate despite the good news these numbers bring.
Keep the run going with a strong tire maintenance program
Putting together a strong truck tire service program is a marathon, not a sprint.
Bridgestone IntelliTire, TPMS now available on MyGeotab Marketplace
Bridgestone’s tire-health monitoring system uses internal or external sensors to provide fleets with real-time data including tire pressure and tire temperature and slow leak detection.
