Class 8 orders should rise in coming months
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that North American Class 8 net orders were soft in May, as full 2021 backlogs and as-yet (fully) opened 2022 order books constrained activity. The report, which combines ACT’s proprietary data analysis from a wide variety of industry sources, paints a comprehensive picture
XL Fleet, Rubicon collaborate on waste, recycling industry fleet electrification
XL Fleet Corp. has made an agreement with Rubicon, a software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions for businesses and governments, to bring XL Fleet’s offerings for fleet electrification to Rubicon’s network of waste and recycling hauler partners. The companies say this will allow XL Fleet to grow its customer base by jointly
Mitchell 1 labor estimating guide available in Decisiv Marketplace
Mitchell 1‘s TruckLabor module in the TruckSeries truck repair information software is now available to access in the Decisiv Marketplace. With the added availability of the TruckLabor module, connected Decisiv Marketplace participants can seamlessly launch the labor estimating tool directly from any SRM active repair job. The Decisiv Service Relationship Management (SRM) platform enhances how
Trucksafe Consulting offers fleets a training, compliance solution
Trucksafe Consulting has launched compliance and training services dedicated to helping trucking companies of all sizes navigate DOT regulations, highway safety issues and driver retention. Offering personalized, focused safety and compliance consulting, as well as a library of on-demand educational and training videos via its Trucksafe Academy, Trucksafe says its partnership-based approach is meant to
VMAC releases research on air compressor lifespan
A recent VMAC survey of 1,464 visitors on the company’s website reveals that most survey respondents expect a truck-mounted air compressor to last six to 10 years, with 40.5% of respondents selecting this option. Next, 19.2% of respondents selected one to five years, followed by 17.8% selecting 11 to 15 years. This poll shows that
TrailerDecking.com partners with Champion Cutting Tool Corp
TrailerDecking.com has partnered with Champion Cutting Tool Corp. to provide solutions needed to install and repair the hardwood flooring used in flatbed trailer, truck and van body applications. These solutions now include Champion’s countersink and XL5 drill bits as well as TrailerDecking.com’s full line of rough and shiplap solid hardwood truck flooring, laminated hardwood van
Watch: Up-close with Ford’s full-hybrid 2022 Maverick pickup truck
For this week’s On the Road we’re doing something a little bit different, because Ford recently invited us out to see them in Detroit to take a look at their brand-new light-duty pickup truck offering: The 2022 Ford Maverick. Watch the video above to see all the details on Ford’s new hybrid pickup truck. Click
Continental offers 16-in. all-steel radial light truck tire
Continental has introduced a new size of the 16-inch Conti LAR 3, an all-position tire that the company says is built for the high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers. The Conti LAR 3 is designed to withstand the rigors of regional routes and speeds of more than 90 MPH under max load. In
Brass Knuckle releases new SmartShell ergonomic safety gloves
Brass Knuckle has released the SmartShell safety glove, which the company says is engineered to provide protection on multiple fronts while providing flexibility and an ergonomic design. The company says SmartShell naturally shapes to the contours of the hand and flex points, and for extra durability, SmartShell is double-stitched in high-wear areas including fingertips, index
Scott Kuebler appointed Daimler Trucks NA vice president for on-highway sales
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has announced Scott Kuebler, currently general manager of sales for the Northeast region, has been appointed to the position of vice president of on-highway sales. Kuebler, pictured above, succeeds Drew Backeberg, whose appointment to senior vice president of aftermarket at DTNA was previously announced. In his new role, Kuebler will
Watch: The connection between your truck’s brakes and trailer telematics
Thanks to the efforts of component manufacturers and telematics providers alike, one burgeoning area of trailer telematics is the integration of components throughout the trailer, such as the brakes. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: It is important that your technicians are
The truck ECU issue amplifying service headaches (and how to avoid it)
There’s a little-studied phenomenon, known as the “cross-your-fingers-and-hope-to-God-it-works” event, that occurs among the small but passionate population of people who prefer to build their own personal computers. It takes place when swapping out one part, such as the graphics card or the hard drive, for another part. The user is sure it’s compatible. They’ve checked
