ContiTech premium air springs connects globally under Continental brand
In order to harmonize brand presence for consumers, ContiTech premium air springs has announced it will officially transition to the worldwide brand name Continental. The change to a stronger, well-known name better connects to Continental’s technology brand, the company noted in a recent press release. The only change customers will see first-hand is the transition
What’s the deal with diesel engine DEF sensor downtime?
The only thing worse than starting your vehicle and seeing warning lights appear on your dash is finding out about the problem while you’re on the road. As inconvenient as they are, these lit up symbols act as warnings that if things remain overlooked, the next destination for your truck will be the repair shop.
ACT Research’s Class 8 Tractor Dashboard unchanged still a downbeat
According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard was unchanged in May, the third month of moderately downbeat readings. “Our interpretation of the recent Tractor Dashboard reading is a gradual erosion of Class 8 market demand into the second half of 2022, but no ‘spiral down’ and
Pegasus Bus introduces Atlas models using Peterbilt Chassis
Pegasus Bus Co. recently announced details surrounding the design of its all-new Atlas models today. The advanced, feature-rich Atlas bodies will be built for shuttle, paratransit and Type A school buses on the Peterbilt 535 chassis, and for shuttle, paratransit and Type C school buses on the Peterbilt 536 and 537 chassis. At 48 seats,
Velociti, Merlin Solar partnership brings solar power ROI to fleets
Velociti recently announced a partnership with Merlin Solar. Through its Instant ROI program, Velociti allows fleets to use the return on investment (ROI) from using solar power to pay for the solution while bringing forth savings on fuel, extending battery life and reducing overall carbon footprint. As a certified Merlin Solar partner, Velociti will offer
Used Class 8 truck sales volumes, prices, miles, age increase
According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) were 1% higher month-over-month. Longer term, volumes dropped 44% y/y and were 34% lower ytd. Average price and miles were down 6% and 1%, respectively, compared to
Cox Automotive acquires Trudell, parent company of Trudell Trailers and Northeast Great Dane
Cox Automotive announced the acquisition of Trudell, expanding its offering within the medium and heavy-duty fleet parts and service, as well as adding direct parts sales and semi-trailer sales to the Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services portfolio. The acquisition represents an entry into a new adjacency for Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services that complements its
Hendrickson’s HAULMAXX EX launched at Mack Trucks
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Mack Trucks to offer the Next Generation HAULMAAX EX heavy-duty rubber suspension. The Mack TerraPro and LR cab-over vehicles are now available for purchase with the HAULMAAX EX suspension at authorized Mack dealers. The HAULMAAX EX suspension’s equalizing beam distributes the load equally between both
Penske Truck Leasing opens state-of-the-art facility in Ohio
Penske Truck Leasing has recently opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Monroe, Ohio. Located at 100 Clark Boulevard this new facility expands Penske’s capability to support this growing Ohio market and allows increased aid to the large territory between its Sharonville and Dayton sites. At this location, Penske offers consumer and commercial truck rental, full-service
Lytx adds asset tracking tool to fleet management solutions
Lytx has recently launched the Lytx Asset Tracking Service to augment its fleet management solutions. Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the Asset Tracking Service can be used by fleet managers looking to locate and manage their powered equipment. The company also announced several new maintenance enhancements for its Fleet Tracking Service, which are
US trailer order placement continues to be choppy
June net US trailer orders of 25,444 units were 31% higher compared to last month, and nearly 122% above the year-ago June level, according to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. “Order placement remained choppy in June, with dry van and bulk tank net orders sequentially increasing by
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell due mostly to diesel price gains
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for May fell back into negative territory with a -0.3 reading from 3.21 in April. Sharp increases in diesel prices during May offset slightly improved freight market conditions for carriers. Freight demand, capacity utilization, and freight rates were slightly stronger in May but together were unable to diminish the negative
