Ford says it will electrify the F-150, Super Duty
Ford Motor Co. is planning to launch full battery-electric F-150 and Super Duty pickups, company officials told investment analysts recently, according to a report from the Detroit News. According to the report, Jim Farley, Ford’s president of global markets, said, “We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series, both battery-electric and hybrid. And we’re doing the
ACT Research: Trucking industry maintaining momentum; deceleration expected in the U.S. economy
According to the recently released ACT Research Transportation Digest, the Class 8 truck market started 2019 with powerful positive momentum from a remarkable and record-setting 2018. In the Classes 5-7 market, the truck segment made yet another outsized contribution to the total medium duty market, perpetuating its growth. In other news, same dealer sales of
What the right data can tell you about aftertreatment issues
You start to realize the power of data analysis when it starts to make your life easier, your decisions clearer. So let’s start with one of your biggest service pain points: aftertreatment systems. The words alone probably makes your stomach sink and your skin crawl, but they don’t have to. With the right data, you
Used truck prices, sales volumes rose 10% YTD in November
The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in November was up 10% year-to-date, when compared to the first 11 months of 2017, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research. The report also indicated used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes
Tire solutions and green business strategies to bolster the bottom line
Advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles are redefining the transportation industry and reshaping the future of mobility. The industry is always looking for ways to operate in a more sustainable manner. In fact, a commitment to sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” story to tell, but a business imperative. Businesses are stepping up
Do you really own your trucks’ data?
Forget what you’ve heard. Forget what you’ve read. While the mantra in the industry has been that “fleets own their data,” the actual ownership of your information is determined by the end-user license agreements (EULAs) you have with your data service providers, from OEMs to third party providers. Today’s reality is that you only own
Kinedyne announces the passing of Paul Wolford
Kinedyne LLC has announced the passing of Paul W. Wolford, its vice president of sales and marketing. “It is with the greatest sadness we share that Paul Wolford, our esteemed colleague and trusted friend, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018,” Dan Schlotterbeck, president of Kinedyne LLC, said. “Paul’s courage, strength and dignity through his long battle
Five truck trend takeaways from October
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from October focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales down 28% YTD
U.S. and Canadian Natural Gas Class 8 truck retail sales rose 13% in 2017, but shed 28% year-to-date through August 2018, according to a recent quarterly report (Natural Gas & Alternative Fuels Quarterly) released by ACT Research. Year-to-date sales at this point in 2017 were flat year-over-year. “On a nominal basis, natural gas retail sales
Optimizing your fleet can help alleviate the wait for new equipment
As you probably know, the trucking industry is absolutely booming right now and things look to continue this way into next year. It seems like every month a new record is being set by truck orders, trailer orders or both. This is fantastic news for the industry, but there is a downside for fleets, which
