ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index rebounds from April
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with May data, showed significant improvement in all five diffusion index measures tracked, the company says. May’s Volume Index rose from 19.3 in April to 50.2, with capacity also at the neutral 50 mark, and pricing and productivity both in the mid-40 range. “After the worst reading
Samsara investigates the impact of reopening states on commercial transportation
In a race to stop the spread of COVID-19, millions of Americans across the country were ordered to stay home, except for essential activities. While all states have reopened in some capacity, the date they went into lockdown and the time they spent under that lockdown varies dramatically. To see how these varying restrictions impacted
Nokian releases new XL size for R-Truck tire series
Nokian Tyres says its heavy-duty R-Truck tire series, developed for both on- and off-road use, has a new size – the XL steer axle tire in size 385/65R22.5 is now available. “In response to the need for a premium winter steering tire for heaviest snowplowing trucks and such, Nokian Tyres released a special Extra Load
Moreno Diesel S.A. de C.V. Joins Vipar Heavy Duty Network
Moreno Diesel S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Nuevo León, Mexico, has joined the Vipar Heavy Duty network. Started in 1999 by brothers Raul and Ernesto Moreno, Moreno Diesel offers truck parts to end-users, fleets and redistributors for all makes, the company says. The company serves customers from multiple locations across northern and central Mexico. While
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers new procedures promote safety, social distancing
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers are creating new procedures to help ensure the safety of employees and customers requiring service and support during COVID-19. Vision Truck Group, based in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, and TranSource, in Colfax, North Carolina, are two such dealers, Mack says. Along with social distancing, workplace and vehicle disinfection, staggered work shifts, adjusted
Volvo Trucks deploys first pilot all-electric VNR truck at TEC Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project to develop a blueprint to successfully introduce battery-electric trucks and equipment into the market at scale. The first pilot Volvo VNR Electric truck will operate at the
Ascot Supply Corp. Stocked to Help Combat COVID-19
Ascot Supply Corp. currently has products in stock to help business owners and employees stay healthy and navigate COVID-19. The company says its low volume compact fogger paired with its EPA registered, fast-acting and odorless sanitizing solution will keep surfaces disinfected and sanitized. The fogger, with a reach of up to 6 feet, atomizes the
Jacobs touts fuel efficiency through diesel engine Cylinder Deactivation Technology
Jacobs Vehicle Systems says the Cylinder Deactivation technology (CDA) has delivered a host of performance-enhancing benefits in recent independent validation tests carried out on next-generation diesel engines currently under development. These next-generation engines are being designed to meet the upcoming round of new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) standards
Alliance Parts adds new locations, product lines
Alliance Parts, a brand of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has recently opened several new locations, including its 100th location in Lexington, South Carolina. Alliance Parts’ retail footprint is complemented by an increasing portfolio of parts. Recently opened Alliance Parts retail channels include locations at the following dealerships: Boston Freightliner in Brockton, Mass.; Camions B
Kenworth Sales Company – Las Vegas relocates
Kenworth Sales Company – Las Vegas has relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing Kenworth customer demands, the company says. The 67,000 square-foot facility features a 27,500 square-foot service department with 26 service bays, two-hour truck diagnosis through Kenworth PremierCare ExpressLane, 3,300 square-foot visual parts display supported by a
Kenworth donates T680 sleeper for Transition Trucking recognition program
Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes initiative are joining together for the fifth consecutive year to discover America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who has made the transition from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to driving for a commercial fleet. Under the “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” recognition
FTR: May trailer orders improve over April but still down from last year
According to FTR, final net trailer orders for May were improved over April activity, coming in at 4,300 units. May orders were +1200% month-over-month but still substantially lagging last year with a -64% year-over-year comparison. New orders are still tepid, and cancellations were elevated for the third consecutive month. Trailer orders for the past twelve
