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Five truck trend takeaways from July

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 July focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.

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On the Road: Freightliner electric trucks; Shell Starship; ZF Lane Keep Assist Technology

Our travel schedule took the FE team across the country last month. The biggest news was the unveiling of Daimler Trucks all-electric eCascadia and eM2 medium-duty trucks, signaling an all-in approach to electrification. The eCascadia has up to 730 peak HP. The batteries provide 550 Kwh usable capacity, a range of up to 250 miles

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Used truck prices up 15% year-over-year in June; equipment supply remains tight

The average price of total used Class 8 trucks in June was flat on a month-over-month basis, but up 15%, when compared to June 2017, according to the numbers from ACT Research. The report also indicated used Class 8 same dealer sales volumes rose 13% year-over-year, while average mileage fell 1% and average age declined

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How to get an insider’s look at the latest truck equipment

New product cycles and technology adoption by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been expedited thanks to pressure from technology-savvy fleets, Silcon Valley tech disrupters and increased demand from equipment operators trying to maximize profitability. Long gone are the days when regional industry trade shows dominated the landscape of new equipment and technology reveals. Today, manufacturers

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Where to start with trailer telematics

Fleet Equipment is here to help you along your way as you hit the next mile marker on the road to improved asset efficiency.

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Lubricants are improving fuel economy

The new advanced technology in modern trucks rolling off the assembly line represents a new horizon for the heavy-duty industry. This generation of heavy-duty engines is designed to produce fewer emissions and achieve increased fuel economy from the use of lower viscosity diesel engine oils. While 15W-40 has been the dominant viscosity grade for more

The skinny on thinner gear oil

When it comes to lubricants, especially for axles, the stance among fleet owners and operators has traditionally been that thicker viscosity is better. After all, thick lubricants do protect. Gear oil must protect critical hardware within the axle while operating in extremely demanding conditions. Minor damage to an axle can create major headaches from increased

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Detroit Connect expands truck data reporting capabilities

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the introduction of two new connectivity services into its Detroit Connect portfolio – Detroit Connect Direct and a wireless in-cab device connection. Exclusive to the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with Detroit engines, these new services will expand communication and reporting capabilities and provide deeper insights for customers, the company

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Watch: Updates from Daimler Trucks’ Capital Market and Technology Day

Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day brought global journalists and investors to Portland, Ore., for an update on the innovations Daimler Trucks has been crafting. The big news was the fully electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 truck and the Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck. Click the following links to read the details and watch

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April used Class 8 truck sales flat month-over-month

Despite short-term stability, used Class 8 truck sales volumes were up 10% year-to-date, according to the numbers from ACT Research Co. The report also indicated that the average price of total used Class 8 trucks rose 2% year-over-year, while average mileage fell 1% y/y and the average age of used Class 8 trucks dropped 4%

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