NACV Show 2021 registration opens
Organizers of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show), which includes Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), have announced that registration is now open to attend the show in Atlanta, which will take place Sept. 28-30. This year’s NACV Show is on track to feature more than 5,000 fleet professionals attending and 332,700 square feet of
Podcast: The role of e-axles and power systems in the electric future
The electric future has arrived, with several major OEMs making battery electric trucks available now, some that will be available soon, and even a growing push toward hydrogen fuel cell power. So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of
How electrification will change your service operation
One of the most promising pieces of good news to come out of 2020 was the announcement of the availability of multiple medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. OEMs like Daimler, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt and Volvo all announced battery electric trucks that are either available now or will be in the foreseeable future, and several of
NACV Show 2021 will take place in Atlanta Sept. 28-30
Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA) and Newcom Business Media, organizers of the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV), have announced that the event will be held Sept. 28-30 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. HFUSA says it is working with NACV Show partners and stakeholders, local and state authorities and the Georgia World
ACT Research: U.S. trailer net orders open 2021 stronger than last year
January net U.S. trailer orders of 30,680 units fell more than 30% from the previous month, but rose nearly 105% compared to January of 2020, according to this month’s numbers from ACT Research. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 32.1k units were down 30% versus December, but 91% better than the previous January. “OEMs
The coming of the e-axle age
As a highly efficient power source for propelling electric vehicles, truck e-axles must be designed to go beyond providing torque and power to also balance performance, durability and reliability with maximum time on the road per charge. That’s according to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana. “E-axles have continued to advance in
Preliminary Jan. trailer orders up y/y, but drop after four months of gains
Preliminary reports indicate that the January net order volume of 29,100 trailers was up 94% from the same month last year, ACT Research reports. That was also down 33% from December 2020 bookings. This preliminary market estimate should be within plus or minus 3% of the final order tally, ACT says. According to FTR, trailer
Fault codes come at you fast, here’s how to manage them
Connected trucks are part blessing, part curse. While it’s hugely beneficial to know of an equipment service need as soon as it’s required, it’s easy to get buried in notifications. OEMs and technology service providers are doing their part by coding fault codes with red and yellow indications to help guide your truck service decision-making
Trailer orders close 2020 on a positive note, setting up strong 2021
December net U.S. trailer orders of 43,806 units grew 11% from the previous month and were up nearly 150% year-over-year, according to ACT Research. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 45,800 units were up 11% versus November, but 148% better than the previous December, according to ACT. Full-year 2020 net orders were 41% improved
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue: The future of the heavy-duty aftermarket
The annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) is proceeding virtually this year, and as always, it was preceded by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, in which executives from OEMs, suppliers and organizations shared their thoughts on the future of heavy-duty service and the aftermarket. Here are some of the biggest takeaways. Panel guests over the course
