BendPak releases AP Series two-post car lift for EVs
BendPak introduces its AP Series – the next generation of two-post lifts with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient, the company says. The AP Series features a revolutionary swing arm design that offers both greater under-vehicle clearance and better extension and retraction to enable
Used Class 8 retail sales fell in October
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 down 19% m/m. Average mileage was flat, with average price down 2% and age up 5%, m/m. Longer term, average price and miles were higher y/y, with
HDA Truck Pride member Truck Supply Company of South Carolina expands
HDA Truck Pride member, Truck Supply Company of South Carolina, recently announced their expansion into the St. Louis market with their purchase of fellow HDA Truck Pride member, Tractor Trailer Supply. Effective immediately, the St. Louis location will take on its new name, Truck Supply Company of Missouri. Truck Supply Company of South Carolina has
October data show US trailer orders continue to rush in
October net US trailer orders of 47,860 units were 83% higher compared to last month, +57% on a seasonally-adjusted basis, and 171% above the year-ago October level, according to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report. “Discussions across the past month indicate trailer OEM business conditions, including 2023 demand, material/component supply
Using telematics insight to improve fleet operations
Urgency isn’t a new concept to the world of fleet operations and neither is flexibility. Being in an industry that changes everyday means it’s important for you to keep track and keep up. If your ship doesn’t rise with the tide, it sinks. Utilizing telematics solutions and diverse sets of data can play a big
System 1 expands oil filter offering
System 1 Filtration Products has expanded its lineup of cleanable oil filters to include an extra-tall model that’s 7-3/4 in. in length, 3-3/4 in. in diameter, and ideally suited for robust automotive and light-duty truck use. It’s equipped with a 35-micron stainless steel element that provides excellent filtration of lubricants up to 20W-50 while maintaining
Despite current economic activity, 2023 trucking decline yet to come
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported a slightly raised 2022 GDP forecast despite current economic activity, but analysts continue to expect a decline in 2023. According to Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst, ACT, the Federal Reserve will continue to aggressively raise interest rates so long as inflation remains
Optimizing back-of-cab connections for ROI opportunity
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: There is no silver bullet solution for components used within the industry.
Volta Trucks to provide 16 Volta Zeros, charging infrastructure to Heppner in France
Volta Trucks has announced the first implementation of its new full-electric Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service charging infrastructure to Heppner, a creator of transport and logistics solutions and an independent leader in international transport from and to France. The pre-order with deposit from Heppner will see 16 full-electric Volta Zeros operate from the company’s depots in
GPS Insight enhances Field Service Management suite
GPS Insight has announced enhancements to its integrated Field Service Management (FSM) suite. The Field Service Management suite is being tailored to integrate with GPS Insight fleet management, empowering business leaders to ensure alignment among workers across both fleet and field. Significant product enhancements that support the synergy of fleet and field service management include:
Bridgestone Americas names new president of commercial truck group
Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) recently announced Steve Hoeft will assume the role of president of its commercial truck group, effective immediately. The commercial truck group includes the company’struck & bus radial (TBR) business. Hoeft has been with Bridgestone since 2017 and previously served as chief operating officer (COO) for the Commercial Truck Group. In his new
Class 8 Tractor Dashboard drops sixth time in seven-month period
According to ACT Research’s recently released Transportation Digest, the top line on the Class 8 Tractor Dashboard slipped in September to a -4 reading, the sixth moderately downbeat reading in seven months. “We think the Dashboard readings suggest a better outcome for Class 8 than was the case in the last two downturns (COVID 2020 and
