FTR Shippers Conditions Index improves as diesel prices fall
The most significant improvement was reversal of the surge in diesel prices, FTR said.
PACCAR exhibits its trucks at CES
Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF trucks will be exhibited at CES.
FTR: Class 8 truck market ‘performing at a high level’
Class 8 preliminary net orders for December came in at 26,620 units.
ACT Research: Trailer industry concerns shift toward demand
ACT says that November orders, despite the lower numbers, continued to show relatively healthy bookings.
Volvo Trucks teases launch of new VNL
A new video teases a Jan. 23 reveal for the new VNL.
Used Class 8 values reach lowest point since 2021
Used Class 8 average retail sale prices fell 6% month-over-month in November.
Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Program awards prize
Army veteran Brandon Meredith received this year’s “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award.
Shell Rotella awards grand prize in 2023 Class 8 truck giveaway
Donald McNurlin of Tulsa, Okla. is the grand prize winner of the 2023 Shell Rotella Class 8 Truck Sweepstakes.
Daimler announces first customer trials for Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks
The trial, which Daimler expects to hold in mid-2024, will include the companies Amazon, Air Products, INEOS, Holcim and Wiedmann & Winz.
FTR Trucking Conditions Index improves
FTR’s outlook is for gradual improvement, but TCI readings are forecast to remain negative through 2024.
ACT Research: Class 8 orders strong, particularly in Mexico
November Class 8 net orders, at 41,732 units, were up 28% year-over-year.
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation projects 2.2% expansion in equipment and software investment in 2024
The U.S. economy likely averted a recession in 2023 and appears to be on track for a “soft landing” in 2024.
