Power Heavy Duty adds B Truck & Trailer to network
The company operates out of multiple buildings – including an eight-bay shop, parts showroom, warehouse, and fabrication and manufacturing facility.
Navistar recognized by EPA as SmartWay Program High Performer
Navistar recently announced its recognition as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) High Performer in the SmartWay Program’s Shipper category. According to the press release, the EPA’s SmartWay Program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency. The EPA’s SmartWay Program provides a comprehensive system for tracking fuel use and freight
Sustainability, technology take center stage at ATA MCE 2023
Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and diesel trucks lined the halls of the association’s fall show.
Volvo Trucks talks sustainability, connectivity at ATA MC&E
Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, set the tone at the Volvo Trucks press conference at ATA’s MCE. Sustainability, connectivity and continued investment in the OEM’s service and support network were the top three talking points. The crown jewel of the Volvo Trucks booth was the Volvo SuperTruck 2, which boasted advanced aerodynamics
Equipment Finance Industry confidence steady in September
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 50.3, steady with the August index of 50.4.
Freight markets remain soft amid private fleet expansion
The reduction in capacity within the for-hire sector is starting to create potential for improved market conditions, but this positive outlook could be jeopardized…
Navistar Financial relaunches retail capabilities
As part of Traton Financial Services, Navistar Financial will leverage global synergies and multi-brand experience to service customers in the United States.
Volvo Trucks SuperTruck 2 surpasses freight efficiency goals
Aerodynamics and advanced engineering made it happen.
Freightliner to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine for Cascadia
Freightliner announced that the Cummins X15N natural gas engine will be available in its Cascadia trucks. Freightliner will offer the X15N in the Cascadia 126-in. BBC, in both sleeper and day cab configurations. Production is targeted to begin in 2025. The X15N is designed for heavy-duty and on-highway truck applications, with 400 to 500 HP
Class 8 orders nearly double in September, according to FTR
Total Class 8 orders for the previous 12 months have equaled 270,000 units.
Trailer orders fall slightly in August
This is the seasonally weakest time of the year for forward-looking metrics, ACT noted.
NTEA releases fall 2023 U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report
The report is focused on the commercial vehicle life cycle — from chassis sales to truck registration to later stages when used vehicles re-enter the sales market.
