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Coronavirus causes changes to ACT Research freight outlook
The ongoing worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus has caused updates to ACT Research‘s recently released March installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume Outlook report. “There’s not much freight in a basketball game, and the outlook for capacity is tighter, as COVID-19 and financial volatility will likely further
ACT Research: upcoming emission regulations to benefit smaller engines
According to the recently released N.A. Commercial Vehicle On-Highway Engine Outlook, published by ACT Research and Rhein Associates, engines over 10L accounted for 87% of Class 8 production in 2019 because of the high demand for tractors in the peak-cycle year. Demand for under 10L engines, used mostly in trucks, was softer last year, the
FTR reports COVID-19 virus brings down February trailer orders 45% y/y
Trailers order activity for February felt the impact of the COVID-19 virus, FTR reports, sliding to a paltry 13,000 units, the lowest total for the month of February since the recession year of 2009. February 2020 trailer orders were down 20% m/m and 45% y/y. Trailer orders have now totaled 184,000 units for the past
Consumer Financing: Knowledge = Sales
Are you leaving potential sales on the table, so to speak? Evidence suggests that automotive merchants may be missing out on sales because they are not optimizing their in-store financing program. By contrast, merchants who promote in-store credit may see average ticket sales improve due to the flexibility promotional financing can provide. Synchrony’s most recent
Three takes on getting started with trailer telematics
The growing technology segment is getting complicated. Here are tips for navigating it.
Class 8 orders fall unexpectedly in February
According to the latest numbers from both ACT Research Co. and FTR, Class 8 truck orders fell in February, amid a difficult time for the U.S. stock market driven by fears about the ongoing COVID-19 disease outbreak. Both ACT and FTR have the preliminary number for North American Class 8 orders in February at 14,100
Five truck trend takeaways from February
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 February focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Trucking data as currency: What is your data worth? Consider this: You’re running a multitude of trucks that are
Behind Meritor’s strategy to meet evolving fleet demands
Push a button, get what we want. That’s our expectation as consumers, and we bring that expectation to work with us.
Bridgestone showcases air-free commercial truck tire concept at TMC
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is showcasing its advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept for the heavy-duty trucking market at the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta. Bridgestone says the air-free commercial truck tire concept, designed to be used in high-speed, long-haul applications, leverages a proprietary design where tire
