ACT Research data indicates stagnating freight growth
According to ACT Research, March’s Class 8 metrics generally aligned with expectations, with the exception of cancellations, which continued to trend lower.
Dana integrates Spicer Electrified e-axle on Isuzu N-Series chassis
Dana Incorporated will partner with Nordresa to integrate its Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle on the Isuzu N-Series chassis for commercial fleet applications.
Hendrickson breaks ground on sixth trailer suspension plant
Hendrickson is expanding its Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems operations in Northeastern Ohio.
Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division
Allison Transmission Holdings has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division.
Dana, Motiv Power Systems collaborate on all-electric e-axle on Ford Super Duty F-550 Chassis
Dana Incorporated and Motiv Power Systems have announced a collaboration to integrate Dana’s Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle on the Ford F-550 chassis for use in commercial fleet applications.
Volvo Trucks releases new parameter updates
Volvo Trucks has made parameter updates to complement its newly-launched Parameter Plus subscription package, which allows for up to 50 parameter updates annually per covered vehicle.
Kenworth Chillicothe Plant breaks ground on $140 million expansion
Kenworth Truck Company held a groundbreaking ceremony April 24 to start construction on a $140 million, 120,000 square-foot paint facility addition to its Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Dana expands training series with electrification maintenance
Dana Incorporated has expanded its “Driveline Forensics” training series to include videos covering key safety and maintenance tips for electrified vehicles.
ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index supply-demand balance shows slight improvement in March
The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index showed an uptick in volume, pricing and productivity.
EV Connect launches certification program for electric vehicle charging station manufacturers
EV Connect is launching its EV Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program for EV charging station manufacturers.
Flexfab and Weller Reman are PACCAR’s 2018 Suppliers of the Year
PACCAR Parts has recognized Flexfab as the Proprietary Supplier of the Year and Weller Reman as the Commodity Supplier of the Year for 2018.
PACCAR redesignes powertrain website
PACCAR has redesigned its powertrain website, which features product information on PACCAR engines, transmissions and axles.
