The importance of electrical wiring
Lighting is one of the top three CSA violations and it can all be mitigated with the right electrical wiring specs.
Diesel technology delivers substantial climate benefits, Diesel Technology Forum reports
The new generation of diesel technology is helping meet climate and clean air challenges of today, according to a statement by the Diesel Technology Forum.
How to make this the summer of safety for your fleet
As a fleet manager, you have a lot of responsibilities for your fleet’s operations but one of the most important responsibilities is your drivers’ safety. There are many risks in the day-to-day operations in fleets, but some of the biggest dangers are out on the road and in the expectations placed on drivers. Between having
Determining how much trailers really cost
Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer. The initial cost, however, can be misleading when considered alone.
Trailer orders continue to drop in March
According to the latest reports from both ACT Research and FTR, trailer orders continued to fall in the month of March.
March trailer orders lowest in nearly three years
Trailer orders in March were down, according to both ACT Research and FTR. ACT Research Co.’s preliminary estimate for March 2019 net trailer orders is 15,600 units. Net orders dropped 35% from February and were approximately 48% below a year ago. “Although current backlogs consume the majority of available build slots this year, particularly in
Are you retreading your tires? Maybe you should be
The fact of the matter is that while 90% of fleets with 1,000 or more trucks retread tires, at the other end of the spectrum, only 34% of fleets with one to four trucks and 55% of fleets with five to 24 trucks retread.
‘Extraordinary market conditions’—Class 8 orders drop again in March
According to the latest preliminary numbers from both ACT Research Co. and FTR, Class 8 orders dropped again in March as the trucking backlog continues. Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data show the industry booked 15,700 units in March, dropping a moderate 6.7% from February, but down 66% from year-ago March. “March marks
Dana completes purchase of Drive Systems segment of Oerlikon Group
Dana Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Drive Systems segment of the Oerlikon Group, including the Graziano and Fairfield brands. Dana says that this will create several opportunities for the company, including: Extending Dana’s current technology portfolio, especially in the area of high-precision helical gears for the light- and commercial-vehicle markets,
January Class 8 orders drop to lowest point since 2016
After a year of record-breaking orders, Class 8 orders for January fell to their lowest point since October of 2016, according to preliminary numbers from ACT Research and FTR. FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 orders for January 2019 dropped 26% month-over-month to the lowest since October 2016 at 15,600 units. This year’s
