Fear of tire wear doesn’t have to be a path to the Dark Side
If there’s one thing trucking publications like to harp on, it’s taking care of your tires so you can be sure you’re getting the most out of them. Hopefully, at one time or another one of these columns has brought about the inspiration to go have a look at those tires yourself. And, maybe, particularly
Class 8 orders hit third-highest ever total in November
According to preliminary reports from both FTR and ACT Research, North American Class 8 net orders exploded in November to the third-highest total ever. FTR has the preliminary number at 52,600 units, the best performance since August 2018. Orders were +31% month-over-month and almost three times the level of November 2019. Class 8 orders for
Preliminary N.A. Class 8 net orders swell to about 40k units in October
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders soared in October to 40,100 units. ACT Research reported October orders at 38,900 units. According to FTR’s estimate, this is the first over-40,000 unit month for Class 8 orders since October of 2018, FTR says. Orders were up 26% m/m and up 83% y/y. Class 8
FlowBelow to relocate to larger headquarters
FlowBelow announced that it will be moving headquarters and manufacturing operations from Austin to Round Rock. The new facility will provide more space for production, kitting and warehousing raw material and finished product. The new location also offers more space for FlowBelow’s engineering team’s research and development activities, the company says. The company will begin
Kenworth talks hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks and where both fit in
If you’ve been following electric truck development news over the last few years, you likely heard that Kenworth was focusing its efforts on hydrogen fuel cell trucks, rather than battery electric power. So it may have come as a surprise in early September when Kenworth announced the availability of the battery electric K270E and K370E
Used truck market strong throughout 2020, Fleet Advantage reports
Fleet Advantage says it has been active in the sales of off-lease used trucks this year, with total units sold exceeding 400 units in its fiscal first quarter ending Sept. 30, with sales in excess of $10 million. The company says there has been more buying and selling activity of new and used heavy-duty trucks
Volvo LIGHTS team wins 2020 Innovation Award
The Volvo LIGHTS project in Southern California was named the 2020 Innovation Award Honoree at the recent Breath of Life Awards Gala. The event, which was held virtually Sept. 24, celebrated leaders in the Southern California community for accomplishments that align with the organization’s mission of promoting clean air and human health through research, education,
The benefits of API FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils
Introduced nearly four years ago, API FA-4 heavy-duty engine oils came to the market alongside API CK-4 lubricants to much anticipation as the biggest overhaul in engine oil specifications in a decade. It marked a significant step change in the development of lower viscosity oils to meet the needs of modern heavy-duty fleet engine designs.
Bendix offers tips to prepare for CVSA International Roadcheck
In 2019, almost two-thirds, or 64.4%, of the vehicles taken out of service during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck had violations related to brake systems, tires and wheels, and brake adjustment. Bendix says the statistic emphasizes the importance of foundational maintenance, and its role in keeping vehicles on the road and operating
Michael Ducker joins U.S. Xpress board of directors
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. has elected Michael Ducker, former president and chief executive officer of FedEx Freight, to its eight-member board of directors. During his 43-year career with FedEx, he also served as president of international business, chief operating officer of FedEx Express and president of FedEx Express Asia Pacific. During his tenure with FedEx,
