Five truck trend takeaways from May

Five truck trend takeaways from May

We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from May focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.

5. The right engine oil can impact your DPF maintenance costs

While diesel particulate filters, and aftertreatment systems as a whole, have improved over the years, it’s still worth doing what you can to minimize the need for unnecessary maintenance, and that includes optimizing your engine oil.

Read the story to find out what you can do.

4. It’s important to retread your truck’s tires to the right position

Let’s say you retread a pair of new, premium steer tire casings. Where on your truck do they go next? The most common answer is probably the drive position. But what if you equipped them back onto the steer position?

Click here to read how retreading back to the steer position could benefit your fleet.

3. Data can influence your best drivers to stick around

Here’s something to consider: Every bit of data you have on your fleet can be relevant to driver retention and recruitment.

Read how you can take advantage of it.

2. Electrification will change truck service

Whenever electric vehicles do become more commonplace, fleets and technicians will need to be ready for the differences between those and diesel trucks.

Click here to find out what’s in store for the future of electrification service.

1. Cover Story: Daimler Trucks’s Stefan Kurschner builds upon its supply chain foundation with ExceleratorParts.com

As documented in FE’s latest cover story, Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) aftermarket strategy comes together with the launch of its online parts purchasing platform, ExceleratorParts.com. Editor’s Note: We built an interactive journey through the Daimler Trucks North America aftermarket story. Once on the page, click on the embedded story layout to read the story.

Click here to find out more.

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Class 8 orders strong in February

Even when seasonally adjusted, ACT says preliminary order numbers for February are up 5% over January.

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According to the latest numbers from ACT Research, preliminary North America Class 8 net orders were 27,700 units, up 600 units from January and 16% from a year ago. With the fourth-largest seasonal factor of the year at 8%, seasonal adjustment reduces February’s Class 8 intake to 25,600 units, up 5% from January.

“Weak freight and carrier profitability fundamentals, and large carriers guiding to lower capex in 2024, would imply pressure in U.S. tractor, the North American Class 8 market’s largest segment,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst. “While we do not yet have the underlying detail for February order volumes, Class 8 demand continuing at high levels again this month suggests that U.S. buyers continue as strong market participants.”

Kenworth delivers 15-liter natural gas-powered truck to UPS

The truck is equipped with the Cummins X15N, which Kenworth says will meet CARB and EPA Requirements for both 2024 and 2027.

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ACT Research: 2024 could see trucking recovery

Despite trucking demand remaining weak, ACT Research says imports and international data indicate positive trends in 2024.

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Navistar progressing toward autonomous hub-to-hub transport

Autonomous truck testing is underway, and the company expects customer pilots to be delivered later this year.

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FTR Trucking Conditions Index falls in December

FTR says the drop was mostly due to higher capital cost and a deterioration in freight rates, a trend that could stretch into 2024.

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