May preliminary data show new truck order activity aligned with macro trend
Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders in May were 14,000 units, while Classes 5-7 net orders moderated to 17,000 units. Complete industry data for May, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in mid-June. “We are coming to that time of year when orders tend to be seasonally weak, as OEMs
Lion Electric celebrates 10 million miles driven
Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles announced that the company has reached a major operational milestone, with its vehicles on the road collectively surpassing 10 million miles driven to date. Lion participated at this year’s ACT Expo where the company showcased its Lion6 Class 6 heavy-duty truck upfit for a
Orange EV unveils the e-TRIEVER zero emission electric yard truck
Orange EV has recently announced its new Model Year 2022 e-TRIEVER. The e-TRIEVER builds upon the T-Series’ foundation. Basic specifications for the 4×2 e-TRIEVER:• GCWR: 81,000 lbs.• Speed: Up to 25 mph• Battery Capacity: 180 kWh or 100 kWh• Charge Rate: Up to 70 kW• Range: Up to 24 hours on a single charge• Motor:
Mack Trucks introduces Electrify My Refuse Route Program
Mack Trucks recently launched its Electrify My Refuse Route Program, a campaign that rewards customers for sharing their refuse routes to prepare the fleet’s readiness for the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle. Through the Electrify My Refuse Route program, customers simply download the Mack Route Recorder app to receive up to $750 in Mack parts reward cards for
Eaton introduces DC-DC converters for 48-volt commercial vehicle architecture
Eaton introduced a family of 48-volt DC-DC converters for diesel-powered commercial vehicles that can be used to power accessories such as antilock brakes and lighting. Eaton’s DC-DC converters are operational in ambient temperatures up to 85 degrees Celsius and boast 97% design efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Eaton’s DC-DC converter takes power from a 48-volt system and
Dry van orders responsible for U.S. trailer net orders decline in April
April net U.S. trailer orders of 19,614 units decreased more than 48% from the previous month, but were 23% higher compared to April of 2021, according to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. “Order placement remained choppy in April, and dry vans, with a 64% month-over-month slide in
Penske Truck Leasing opens new, state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey
Penske Truck Leasing has opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Cranbury, New Jersey. Located at 2682 US 130 North, near exit 8 and 8A of the N.J. Turnpike and U.S. Route 1, it is the first-ever, ground-up build in its South Plainfield District. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service truck leasing and contract truck fleet maintenance. It
Volvo Trucks touts I-Shift transmission with dual power take-off
Volvo Trucks North America upgrades its I-Shift that now offers a dual power take-off (PTO). The new dual PTO allows I-Shift to incorporate two independently clutched DIN 5462 drives, or one SAE 1410 flange and one DIN 5462 drive, separated by the vehicle’s centerline. By separating the two drives, space is created to allow for the
Ford F-150 Lightning Experience: Photo Gallery
Sonoma County is known for its abundance of vineyards. Rows of grape vines traverse the California hills in the world’s most sustainable wine region. Recently, Ford decided to add the F-150 Lightning to the terroir of winemaking country. The all electric pick-up truck will soon help several of the county’s winegrowers and harvesters maintain their
Equipment leasing and finance new business volume ticks upward year over year
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), which reports economic activity from 25 companies representing a cross section of the $900 billion equipment finance sector, showed their overall new business volume for April was $10.5 billion, up 7 percent year-over-year from new business volume in April 2021. Volume was relatively unchanged from $10.6
Mack Dealer Bruckner’s Truck and Equipment becomes certified EV dealer
Mack Trucks announced that Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment in Fort Worth, Texas, is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer, making this the first Mack dealership to be EV-certified in Texas. The designation means Bruckner’s Fort Worth will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric, Mack’s first fully electric Class 8 refuse truck.
Buyers Products announces V-Plow for 3/4-ton pickup trucks
Buyers Products, manufacturer of work truck equipment, announces the release of a V-plow specifically designed for use with most 3/4-ton pickup trucks. The SnowDogg VMXII snow plow has been structurally optimized to weigh less than 550 lbs, which allows the plow to be mounted on lighter trucks like the Ford F-150s, Chevrolet Silverado 1500s and RAM 1500s. The SnowDogg
