Efficiency. Driver comfort. Electrification. All of the bullet points that punctuate U.S. truck trade shows also permeate Expo Transporte—the largest trade show in Latin America. A show of this size and caliber would be most closely likened to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS). The Fleet Equipment team hit the show floor to check out the new equipment and discover how the biggest trucking trends have gone global.
From fleet cards to EVs and data, all work together to help save on costs.
The cost of doing business in the fleet industry is high, but one often overlooked way to help increase savings is through fuel efficiency.
Supply chain issues, lingering effects of inflation, cost of vehicles – all are reasons why fleet operators are seeking ways to tighten budgets. In a recent survey of Shell Fleet Solutions fleet account managers, reducing overall costs and finding new solutions for efficiency were among the most important trends they have heard directly from fleets.
Production will start later this summer, and Volvo expects customer deliveries to begin later this year.
Alternative fuels, connectivity, efficiency—there’s been plenty to report on from trucking trade shows, but which topics stuck out most?
Kenworth selected executives representing 480 dealerships for its Dealer Council, and named eight members for its Parts Council.
At a seasonally adjusted 17,100 units, March marks the first month since May 2023 for seasonally adjusted activity below 20,000 units.
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
After a driver beat breast cancer, the company wrapped her truck in pink and white to support her goal of raising awareness.
Despite the substantial drop from February, FTR says the market is performing well, as March orders are on track with 2023.
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
