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Volvo Group North America recognized by U.S. DOE for efficiency

Volvo says they have now exceeded their initial energy sustainability goals by 52%.

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Apollo begins deliveries of long haul trailer tire

The EnduMile LHT includes a ‘free-rolling’ tread pattern, designed specifically for trailer axles.

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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.

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Frelightliner eM2 begins production

The eM2 is built on the Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform and features a battery electric Detroit ePowertrain.

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Used Class 8 truck prices fell slightly in September; auction prices rose

ACT Research expects lower prices through the end of 2023.

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Class 8 orders down but within expectations, according to FTR

FTR reports that Class 8 orders for October came in at 28,000 units.

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Jobbers Automotive Warehouse joins Alliance CVHD program

Jobbers Automotive Warehouse joins as a member of Bumper to Bumper Truck Parts.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Volvo Trucks extends sponsorship of America’s Road Team for 2024 

Volvo Trucks North America announced that it will once again serve as sponsor of the America’s Road Team public outreach program in 2024. Created by the ATA in 1986, America’s Road Team navigates across the nation annually to embody the dedication, teamwork, and paramount role of America’s 3.6 million professional truck drivers in propelling the

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