Fleet Sentiment report shows positive signs
Sixty-two percent of the fleet executives responding to the Q1 2014 Fleet Sentiment survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research in January indicated they planned to place orders for Class 8 trucks in the next three months. Forty-eight percent indicated they planned to place trailer orders. Overall the CKCVR Buying Index, which combines activity and
Low-cost proof-of-delivery technology improves efficiency
Cloud-based proof-of-delivery (POD) applications can save as much as $500 each month for each vehicle in your fleet. What’s more, they can actually improve customer service, increase driver efficiency and retention while reducing driver stress and cut administrative costs. According to John Freund, president and chief executive officer of Jump Technologies, “There isn’t a manual
The right specs pay resale dividends
When buying new equipment, the best strategy is to plan for resale
FTR reports increased Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for August, as reported in the October 2012 Trucking Update, rose 1.4 points from July to a reading of 5.8. The index has been in mildly positive territory since the economy weakened in early 2011.
New features for International ProStar+ and TranStar models
Navistar’s ProStar+ features a new Diamond interior trim package, an in-dash GPS system, MaxxPower Battery Powered HVAC system and the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system, among other options. The TranStar is now offered with Eagle interior, in-dash GPS and an Allison TC-10 transmission, plus long-lasting LED exterior lighting and the Bendix Wingman Advanced collision mitigation system.
FTR Associates reports strong preliminary Class 8 orders for December
The company has released preliminary data showing December Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 25,247 units, only a slight 3% drop from the strong November activity.
Recipe for success
The right trucks backed by the right warranty and maintenance programs are proving to be a winning combination for family-owned Little-Ton & Sons Sand & Supply
Progress or trade-offs
Are we making any progress? It’s always an interesting question. When it comes to tires, the industry and fleets tend to focus on different goals.
Buying new tractors with resale profit in mind
How important is resale value when writing specifications for new tractors? What premium systems and components raise the resale value of tractors?
Litens Automotive Group offers HoodXpress
Litens Automotive Group, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck components, is introducing the HoodXpress automatic hood lift for Class 8 vehicles.