Watch: Three ways to show trailer suspension maintenance more love
When it comes to good maintenance practices, tractors tend to get more attention than the trailers behind them. And it makes sense – tractors are more often part of a fleet’s preventative maintenance program. While a trailer might be parked in a lot somewhere out there, the indispensable tractor is just naturally inspected more frequently.
Used Class 8 sales, price down in Jan. 2021
According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, used Class 8 volumes (same dealer sales) and average sale price fell sequentially in January, down 7% and 6% month-over-month, respectively. On the other hand, average miles were up 4% m/m and average age reported a 3% uptick from December, ACT Research says. Longer-term, same dealer sales
Kenworth K270E, K370E eligible for $85K voucher under 2021 CARB HVIP
The new Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery electric vehicles qualify for an $85,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The financial incentive is offered through the 2021 CARB Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The Kenworth K270E and K370E
Peterbilt delivers Model 579 with 250,000th PACCAR MX engine to TCW
Peterbilt Motors Co. has delivered a Peterbilt Model 579 equipped with the 250,000th PACCAR MX engine produced for North America to longtime customer TCW. Founded in 1948 in Nashville, Tenn. as a small, family-owned warehousing business, TCW has become one of the largest intermodal operations in the country with a network of transportation services and
Kenworth names Dealer of the Year
Kenworth Sales Co. received the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the U.S. and Canada at the annual Kenworth dealer meeting, held recently in an online event. In 2020, Kenworth Sales Co. retailed more than 1,500 new Kenworth trucks. The dealer recorded 24% heavy-duty truck sales share and 19% medium-duty share in their
Dana acquires Pi Innovo LLC
Dana Inc. has acquired Pi Innovo LLC, an embedded software solutions company that develops electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle and off-highway markets. Dana previously held a non-controlling interest. Dana says the acquisition of Pi Innovo, which is headquartered near Detroit, enables the company to increase its in-house electrodynamics capabilities and
Continental sells six retread locations to ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan tire
Continental and BestDrive, LLC announce the sale of six company-owned BestDrive retread locations to lifelong ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan Tire. Continental says this decision aligns with its strategy of supporting the growth of its independent ContiLifeCycle dealers and ensuring maximum support of fleet customers across the U.S., while positioning BestDrive for continued growth in other regions.
TRP names Store of the Year
PACCAR Parts recognized TRP Sauk Rapids of Allstate Peterbilt Group in Sauk Rapids, Minn. as the 2020 Global TRP Store of the Year. TRP is PACCAR Parts’ brand of aftermarket replacement parts for all makes of trucks, trailers and buses, and includes 235 stores in 42 countries around the world. TRP Sauk Rapids is located
The latest lighting advancements for last-mile delivery vehicles
It’s easy for fleets and, at times, even the drivers themselves to take for granted the variety and complexity of lighting necessary to deliver goods for that final mile. Interior lights, headlights, perimeter lights, taillights, brake lights – none is less important than another, and all are necessary every day for the last-mile delivery driver.
Denso Products and Services Americas celebrates 50 years in America
Denso Products and Services Americas Inc. (DPAM), an affiliate of global automotive supplier Denso Corp., is celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary in America with commemorative activities. The aftermarket automotive parts and mobility solutions company has been given a formal proclamation signed by Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia in recognition of its half-century milestone. Denso will
Michelin introduces two new Energy commercial tires
Michelin North America, Inc. has announced the launch of two new tires, the Multi Energy Z2 tire for regional and super-regional applications, and the Michelin X Line Energy T2 dual trailer tire for the long-haul and truckload market. The Michelin X Multi Energy Z2 tire is designed for less-than-truckload and multiple-stop delivery fleets that run
Chevin Fleet Solutions launches new website
Chevin Fleet Solutions is launching a new website. The company says the revamped website comes with a new brand identity that has been designed to appeal to businesses who want to use smart technology to enhance both fleet and business performance. You can visit the website here.
