Truck orders remained strong in February
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders remained impressive in February for the fifth consecutive month coming in at 44,000 units, +3% m/m, and +209% y/y. February 2021 was the second-highest total ever for the month of February. “There is tremendous pent-up demand for trucks. There are severe bottlenecks in the supply
The latest lighting advancements for last-mile delivery vehicles
It’s easy for fleets and, at times, even the drivers themselves to take for granted the variety and complexity of lighting necessary to deliver goods for that final mile. Interior lights, headlights, perimeter lights, taillights, brake lights – none is less important than another, and all are necessary every day for the last-mile delivery driver.
Navistar’s International Truck, IC Bus and parts business gets Sourcewell contracts
Navistar‘s commercial truck and bus brands, International Truck and IC Bus, as well as its parts business, have each been awarded cooperative contracts through Sourcewell – a government agency focused on helping other government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofits work more efficiently. The contracts, which are established for the next four years, designate International Truck,
Class 8 truck orders exceed 40k units for fourth consecutive month
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for January remained elevated at 42,800 units. January is the fourth consecutive month for Class 8 orders to exceed 40,000 units. January order activity was -18% m/m and +144% y/y. Orders for the previous twelve months now total 308,000. Freight growth remains vibrant and fleets are
Hyliion: Renewable natural gas prepares to take the wheel as trucking fleets pursue a lower carbon footprint
As the world continues down the path of clean energy and corporate social responsibility (CSR), the commercial trucking industry face immense pressure from all sides to follow suit. But do they have enough gas in the tank to meet those demands? Government regulations in the U.S. and abroad are changing the paradigm in commercial vehicle
VIDEO: Commercial Products Overview, Presented by Evercoat
BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl and Tim McKinney, senior application engineer from Evercoat, discuss the research and development behind some of Evercoat’s commercial products for fire engines, trains and other similar-type vehicles.
Kenworth talks hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks and where both fit in
If you’ve been following electric truck development news over the last few years, you likely heard that Kenworth was focusing its efforts on hydrogen fuel cell trucks, rather than battery electric power. So it may have come as a surprise in early September when Kenworth announced the availability of the battery electric K270E and K370E
Used truck market strong throughout 2020, Fleet Advantage reports
Fleet Advantage says it has been active in the sales of off-lease used trucks this year, with total units sold exceeding 400 units in its fiscal first quarter ending Sept. 30, with sales in excess of $10 million. The company says there has been more buying and selling activity of new and used heavy-duty trucks
Fleets have ‘renewed confidence’ as truck orders improve in September
According to the latest numbers from FTR and ACT Research, Class 8 net orders surged in September to the highest total since October 2018, hitting 32,000 units according to FTR (ACT Research reports 31,100 units). September order activity was up 55% month-over-month and 160% year-over-year, FTR says. “As orders rebounded to relatively healthy levels early
Bendix offers tips to prepare for CVSA International Roadcheck
In 2019, almost two-thirds, or 64.4%, of the vehicles taken out of service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck had violations related to brake systems, tires and wheels, and brake adjustment. Bendix says the statistic emphasizes the importance of foundational maintenance, and its role in keeping vehicles on the road and operating
