Used truck sales rise y/y, fall m/m
Total Class 8 used truck prices rose 2% year-over-year in January, but dipped 3% compared to December, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research. “Dealers are reporting that there was a noticeable increase in used truck sales at the end of 2017 that appears to be more than the end of the year ‘buying
Update from the road: Hands on with the Detroit DD8 engine, Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft
After a slow January, travel picked up for the FE team in February with two major events: the first was a test drive of Detroit’s new DD8, 7.7-liter engine in sunny Palm Beach Florida. The DD8 offers the following power ratings: The DD8 single turbo offering boasts engine ratings of: • 260 HP, 660 ft./lb.
Three truck technology takeaways from a chat with Daimler Trucks Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Nielsen hosted an online media roundtable recently to provide an update on DTNA’s 2017, an outlook for 2018 and ruminate on the impact that technology and equipment trends are having on DNTA and the heavy-duty marketplace as a whole. Let’s get the numbers out of
Changing for the better: How trailers are becoming safer
Being part of the transportation industry means putting safety above all else. It is the equipment manufacturer’s job when designing trucks and trailers to minimize the potential for serious consequences to both the truck and the other vehicles on the road in the event of a crash. With that in mind, many trailer manufacturers have
Peterbilt unveils its Model 579 UltraLoft improving driver comfort, fuel efficiency
Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced the new Model 579 UltraLoft—a new integral cab and sleeper design for Peterbilt’s on-highway Model 579. The driver experience was the key factor in designing the new UltraLoft, the manufacturer noted. By optimizing the space available, the new sleeper model includes a massive amount of storage and Peterbilt line-up leading comfort. The
The heavy-duty aftermarket is not an afterthought
Sky-high shipping expectations, on-time product delivery, ever-changing logistics demands and evolving technology-infused solutions are all challenges that face the heavy-duty aftermarket. Let’s face it: People bring their personal online shopping experiences into the office, demanding free two-day shipping and superior customer service. It’s no wonder that aftermarket providers have been inspired by Amazon’s focus on
Watch: Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week—On the show floor
Las Vegas played host to the 2018 Heavy-Duty Aftermarket week recently, and the show offered a bevy of press announcements. (Click here for all the news from HDAW 2018.) Here are some of the highlights. Meritor announced a new product portfolio strategy with distinct aftermarket brands that includes multiple price points. The portfolio offers Mach
HDDA: Heavy Duty unveils new strategic plan
HDDA: Heavy Duty, a community of the Auto Care Association, has unveiled its new strategic plan. Prompted by industry evolution, HDDA’s advisory board—which consists of leaders of aftermarket companies such as Vipar Heavy Duty, Erie DriveTrain, FleetPride, SKF and more—defined their challenges in the marketplace and outlined what support the industry needs to fuel the
International’s A26 engine lays the groundwork for the engine platform’s tomorrow
Denny Mooney never stops moving. Even as he sits in the passenger seat of an International LT Series truck, outfitted with International’s new A26 12.4-liter engine, the mind of Navistar Inc.’s group vice president of global engineering races with insight and his gesturing hands punctuate his every point. “If you take the combination of the
PrePass launches new website
Weigh station bypass service provider PrePass has launched a newly redesigned website, prepass.com, which the company says will help ramp up its efforts to provide the trucking industry with timely safety and money-saving information. According to Karen Rasmussen, President and CEO of HELP Inc., the non-profit provider of PrePass, the number one goal of HELP
