North American Class 8 net orders nearly double in August
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August jumped 98% m/m to 21,400 units. Most OEMs began placing a limited number of orders for the first quarter of 2023. It appears OEMs have returned to the pattern of the first quarter of this year when orders averaged 21,100 units. It is expected
Geotab receives SBTi validation for emissions reduction targets
Geotab has had its emissions reduction targets validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Geotab’s targets meet the criteria required to keep the global temperature rise limited to 1.5 degrees Celcius. Geotab published its inaugural Sustainability Report in 2021. Validated by SBTi, Geotab commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by
Drivewyze PreClear, Safety+ can now be activated on Konexial’s My20 ELD customers
Drivewyze has announced a new partnership with Konexial. Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass, along with Drivewyze Safety+ can now both be activated on Konexial’s My20 ELD. Drivewyze transmits safety scores, registration, and tax compliance information to the weigh station, which then calculates the information against the bypass criteria established by its state or province. If
Safe Fleet acquires police vehicle upfitter Kerr Industries
Safe Fleet has acquired Kerr Industries and its subsidiaries including Crown North America, which are vehicle upfitters serving the emergency and law enforcement markets. With upfit locations in Toronto, Dallas, Detroit, and Chicago, they partner with OEMs and other automotive parts and accessories manufacturers. Kerr and Crown add upfit services to Safe Fleet Law Enforcement’s
Top finalists named in search for top rookie military veteran driver
Fastport has announced its Top 12 finalists for its “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence,” a program dedicated to finding America’s top rookie military veteran driver. The program recognizes professional drivers who have made the successful transition from active duty to driving for a commercial fleet. Kenworth has teamed with Fastport, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and
August order rebound indicates July weakness an outlier
Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in August were 21,600 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 18,400 units. Complete industry data for August, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in mid-September. “Last month, we sounded a note of caution, with the caveat that there were a number of mitigating
FleetPride acquires L&L Distributors of Florida
FleetPride, a distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy-duty aftermarket, announced recently that it has acquired the assets of L&L Distributors, owned by Raymond Marchesiello. Founded in 1985, L&L Distributors has provided specialized parts in Pompano Beach, Riviera Beach, and Fort Pierce, Florida for over 37 years. The 48 employees of
Kinedyne introduces ‘Kinedyne Defend’ military product line
Cargo control solutions manufacturer Kinedyne LLC introduces Kinedyne Defend, a new brand for the National Stock Number (NSN), National Aerospace Standards (NAS) and Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC) products within its military, government and specialty solutions division. Kinedyne Defend includes nearly 350 active NSN products including cargo nets, general strap assemblies and specialized cargo securement straps for aviation, aerospace, maritime,
Change underway at Grote Industries
As Grote Industries enters its 121st year of operation, the family continues in its leadership and embraces change in preparation for the future. Recently, fourth-generation family members, Dominic, John and Mike Grote acquired 100% control of Grote Industries, Inc. Along with this expansion in their ownership, the vision for Grote has also progressed. Dominic Grote
Emission reduction equipment initiatives, trends keep on truckin’
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine OUTLOOK, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, the commercial vehicle (CV) industry continues to invest in initiatives toward new powertrains and lower carbon emissions from CV fleets. Industry trends maintain minor movement, both up and down, but no skyrockets or plummets. “Vocational equipment continues to
Grote Industries introduces new smart trailer system
Grote Industries announced the development of the 4SEE smart trailer system, a combination of hardware and software that will enable truck fleets to have much more access to data related to their operations and help improve safety on the roadways. Grote Industries’ 4SEE technology works by connecting the harness, nose box and multiple sensors, creating
Tenneco introduces new range of Champion industrial ignition spark plugs 
Tenneco’s Powertrain business group is launching a range of new Champion industrial spark plug for industrial applications. The newly designed ignition offerings represent an economical double Iridium solution which rounds out Tenneco’s Champion aftermarket value plug portfolio. “Our two latest Champion industrial spark plugs, in a M14 range with HEX16mm and a new stronger ceramic, yield additional
