Class 8 market on the cusp of significant correction, ACT says
According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the Class 8 market is on the cusp of a significant correction, the company says.
Dana e-propulsion system selected for hydrogen fuel development project
Dana Incorporated will provide its Spicer Electrified e-Propulsion solution with integrated TM4 Sumo HP motor-inverter system to power Class 8 tractor-trailer units that will move freight year-round between Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada.
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index improves sharply in May
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for May improved sharply to a reading of 5.6, nearly four points higher than the April reading.
Bridgestone expands all-terrain tire line to include sizes for medium-duty commercial vehicles
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has expanded its Firestone Transforce tire line to include new size offerings for Class 4 and 5 commercial truck vehicles.
FleetPride opens new Texas locations
FleetPride, Inc. has opened new locations in the Deer Valley area of Phoenix and in La Porte, Texas, just southeast of Houston. Both opened for business on July 29.
Kevin Baney named Kenworth general manager, PACCAR vice president
Before his current position, Baney served for nearly three years as Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. Prior to that role, he was Kenworth chief engineer for nearly five years.
Watch: Three tips for axle spec’ing
We all know that being aware of how well your truck’s components integrate together should be one of the first things you consider when spec’ing a new truck. But this is especially true for axles, which work closely with everything from your truck’s engine and transmission to its wheel ends and tires.
New-generation diesel engines deliver national clean air benefits and fuel savings, EPA report says
Since 2008, 67,300 older diesel-powered engines have been upgraded or replaced thanks to funding provided by the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), resulting in major clean air benefits and fuel savings, according a new report issued July 26 – “DERA Fourth Report to Congress: Highlights of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales up 10% M/M, 60% Y/Y, 43% YTD in May, ACT says
U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales for the first five months of 2019 gained 43% year-to-date, according to a recent quarterly report (AFQ: Alternative Fuels Quarterly) released by ACT Research. Year-to-date sales at this point in 2018 were down 18%, following a 13% full-year increase in 2017.
Meritor completes acquisition of AxleTech
Meritor, Inc. has successfully completed its acquisition of AxleTech from global investment firm The Carlyle Group.
Zonar announces winners of inaugural All Star Awards program
Gold All Star winners showcased the most distinctive Zonar-driven fleet management efforts.
Drivewyze announces safety notifications service
The service, currently being offered for free to subscribers of the Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass service, provides alerts when a Drivewyze-enabled truck approaches a high-rollover area and alerts drivers to upcoming low bridges.
