Despite likely inbound recession, factors continue to dull sharp truck downturn
According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, forecasts this month are essentially unchanged from last month. Demand remains healthy, production remains constrained by supply-chain disruptions and tight labor markets, and freight rates and volumes managed to squeeze out small improvements. “We’re hardly at the ‘edge of the cliff’ stage when it
Continental launches General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 wide base on/off road all position truck tires
Continental announced the launch of a new lineup of General tires for regional on and off-road all position use called General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 Wide Base (WB). Continental says these second-generation tires have a new tread compound to improve mileage and chip and chunk resistance to protect the casing to allow for
ZF presents new eMobility solutions for commercial vehicles
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has presented its latest eMobility technologies, including s ZF’s new CeTrax 2 electric central drive – an integrated, modular e-driveline system for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. ZF has also presented its advanced new Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for trucks, coaches and city buses. The EPS has been prepared for
FordDirect, Work Truck Solutions partner on commercial dealership offerings
Work Truck Solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with FordDirect to assist Ford and Lincoln dealers. This partnership provides Ford dealers with the choice of two unique Work Truck Solutions offerings created specifically to serve the commercial department needs of a single manufacturer’s entire dealer body. As part of this partnership, FordDirect will connect Ford and Lincoln
Autocar delivers first all-electric terminal tractor to Old Dominion Freight Line
Autocar has delivered its first battery-electric terminal tractor, the E-ACTT, to its customer, Old Dominion Freight Line. Autocar delivered the electric terminal tractor to Old Dominion Freight Line’s facility in Rialto, California for driver orientation before the international freight line deploys the truck into the field. Autocar, an original equipment manufacturer, announced the purpose-built E-ACTT in 2021. The
Cellcentric, Mahle partner on fuel cell component supply
Cellcentric and Mahle have signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the field of fuel cell technology for use in heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as for other applications with comparable requirements. The cooperation focuses on the development and series production of the system component flat membrane humidifier. Among other things, the technology improves
August US used truck data is messy in the details
Preliminary used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) increased 43% month-over-month but were 15% lower compared to August of 2021, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by ACT Research. Other data released in ACT’s preliminary report included month-over-month comparisons for August 2022, which showed
HDA Truck Pride member AA Wheel & Truck Supply acquires Casper Brake & Clutch
HDA Truck Pride member, AA Wheel & Truck Supply, a distributor of truck and trailer parts throughout the Midwest, has announced that it has acquired Kansas City-based Casper Brake & Clutch and relocated Casper’s reline shop and team members to its North Kansas City AA Wheel & Truck Supply warehouse and brake shop. Since 1929,
Fontaine Trailer, Rollick partner on Aimbase management solutions
Fontaine Trailer says it has rolled out Rollick’s Aimbase management solution to enable a better buying experience for customers and dealers. With Rollick’s Aimbase technology, Fontaine says it will be ensuring that every lead is directed to a local dealer that can work directly with enterprise customers interested in Revolution All-Aluminum, Infinity Combo Steel, Velocity
Booster expands mobile fueling services
Booster is expanding services across the United States with several new market launches in Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia; and Boston – and will be in a fourth, Phoenix, in October. Phoenix will mark the company’s thirteenth major market following its recent expansion. All told, the company currently has offices in Boston (which also services Providence, Rhode
SAF-Holland upgrades SAF Tire Pilot Plus
SAF-Holland has upgraded its SAF Tire Pilot Plus (TPP), replacing the mechanical regulator assembly with a new electronically controlled regulator assembly. This new electronically controlled regulator will provide improved control accuracy and pressure control capabilities in addition to the ability to digitally communicate via Bluetooth technology to a smart phone app, the company says. The
Webasto launches the Webasto Go Charger in the US and Canada
Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of Webasto Group, has launched the Webasto Go, a Level 2 mobile EV Charger, for electric vehicle owners. The mobile charger, developed, tested, and produced by Webasto, is a globally certified product and is now available in the US and Canada. Further rollouts are planned for the rest of the
