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Keep your trailers in great shape in winter

There are two main areas of concern for trailers in the winter: keeping the trailer clean of deicers and other debris, and keeping moisture out of the trailer itself.

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Used Class 8 values reach lowest point since 2021

Used Class 8 average retail sale prices fell 6% month-over-month in November.

Scott Steinhardt named president of Stertil-Koni

Scott Steinhardt brings more than 28 years of industry sales, marketing and distributor management experience to the company.

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Power Heavy Duty network reflects on 2023 expansion

“It’s a great time to be in the heavy-duty truck parts business.”

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Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Program awards prize

Army veteran Brandon Meredith received this year’s “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award.

Shell Rotella awards grand prize in 2023 Class 8 truck giveaway

Donald McNurlin of Tulsa, Okla. is the grand prize winner of the 2023 Shell Rotella Class 8 Truck Sweepstakes.

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Is California ready for an electric future? New ATRI research investigates

ATRI shares three key findings from its newest report.

Daimler announces first customer trials for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks

The trial, which Daimler expects to hold in mid-2024, will include the companies Amazon, Air Products, INEOS, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz.

HDAW to feature NFL legend as keynote speaker

NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter will inspire leaders to be fully ready to lead, drive change and overcome adversity.

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FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves

FTR’s outlook is for gradual improvement, but TCI readings are forecast to remain negative through 2024.

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ACT Research: Class 8 orders strong, particularly in Mexico

November Class 8 net orders, at 41,732 units, were up 28% year-over-year.

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Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation projects 2.2% expansion in equipment and software investment in 2024

The U.S. economy likely averted a recession in 2023 and appears to be on track for a “soft landing” in 2024.