The importance of VMRS in heavy-duty operations
Since 1970, VMRS codes have changed the way service providers and fleet operators communicate with one another.
MEMA names new chief commercial vehicle officer, and chief operating officer for OE group
Colin Shaw served as president and chief operating officer of MEMA’s former heavy-duty manufacturers division.
Live Blog: Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue 2023 (Updated!)
It’s the first trucking event of the year! Here’s what happened, as it happened.
MEMA reveals new business structure, branding strategy
The new structure will create a stronger, more unified organization that can better serve and represent constituents.
Trucking Moves America Forward shares stories of charity
Check out how trucking companies and organizations gave back to their communities during the 2022 holiday season.
Strong November Class 8 orders likely pushed backlog higher
Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in November were 33,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 21,400 units. Complete industry data for November, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in mid-December. Regarding the strength in Class 8 orders, Eric Crawford, vice president and senior analyst, ACT, shared, “OEMs having
BendPak releases AP Series two-post car lift for EVs
BendPak introduces its AP Series – the next generation of two-post lifts with patent-pending features designed to make lifting internal combustion and electric cars, trucks and vans safer, easier and more efficient, the company says. The AP Series features a revolutionary swing arm design that offers both greater under-vehicle clearance and better extension and retraction to enable
North American Trailer Dealers Association announces NADTA 2023 schedule, extended expo hours
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA), an organization dedicated to serving the light- and medium-duty trailer industry, has announced dates and a new schedule for the 2023 NADTA Trailer Show. The event returns to Music City Center in Nashville, from August 29-31. The event begins the afternoon of Tuesday, August 29th, with Dealership Performance
Five truck trend takeaways from November
With the hauliday season fast approaching, the industry is seeing an increase in orders and deliveries (per the usual)! The pressure is on to deliver in the busiest month of the year. Keeping your fleet on the move is imperative to staying on schedule and on a roll, so when it comes to maintenance, updates
October Class 8 orders continue at robust levels
Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in October were 42,500 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 23,400 units. Complete industry data for October, including final order numbers, will be published by ACT Research in mid-November. “The strength in orders reflects, one, OEMs having opened their orderboards for 2023 more broadly, and, two, ongoing
