Babcox Media acquires Transmission Digest
Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace by providing the focused, extensive technical coverage necessary for these disciplines.
Class 8 used truck pricing remains strong, J.D. Power finds
In the June 2019 Commercial Truck Guidelines Industry Update, analysts from J.D. Power Valuation Services reported May’s Class 8 market was basically the opposite of April, with pricing down and volume up in the auction channel.
Volvo invests $400 million in Virginia plant upgrades
The Volvo Group plans to invest nearly $400 million over six years to upgrade its New River Valley, Virginia plant that produces all Volvo trucks sold in North America.
Marangoni opens new Ringtread facility in Florida
Marangoni Tread North America has added Pride Enterprises in Avon Park, Florida to the Marangoni Ringtread network.
How to avoid truck parts failure ‘gotchas’
Fleets and drivers can prevent key air system and brake components from failing due to improper maintenance practices, helping to keep vehicles on the road and in good operating condition.
Stoughton Trailers adds Pace Transportation to dealer network
Stoughton Trailers has signed Pace Transportation, bringing 40 years of sales and leasing expertise to to its dealer network.
June Class 8 truck orders rise incrementally from May
According to recent FTR and ACT Research reports, preliminary North American Class 8 orders for June are at about 13,000 units, up around 20% from May.
Watch: Don’t let road gators take a bite out of your fleet
Keeping your fleet’s steer, drive and trailer tires properly inflated during summer months will significantly reduce the probability of your tires failing and producing road gators, which is both a safety issue and bad for your bottom line.
ZF to acquire WABCO
WABCO Holdings’ shareholders have approved the company’s acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF).
SEM releases 40887 Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material
SEM Products has released 40887 Dual-Mix Rigid Plastic Repair Material, a two-component epoxy designed for cosmetic repairs on SMC, fiberglass, Metton and other rigid plastics.
Hot Shot’s Secret introduces Green Diamond 15W-40 synthetic fleet engine oil
Hot Shot’s Secret has introduced a synthetic 15W-40 engine oil to its Green Diamond Fleet line of diesel oils.
Volvo Trucks’ Active Driver Assist 2.0 system available in VNR, VNL and VNX models
Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) 2.0, a comprehensive collision mitigation system, will be made standard in the new Volvo VNR and VNL models, and available on VNX models, later this year.
