Let’s talk tire retreading. As you probably know, tires are the second-highest cost for fleets, behind fuel. And with a typical on-highway Class 8 truck running 18 wheel positions, keeping those assets in the best possible shape can be very valuable.
Clearly, it’s important to have a program in place to manage the tires for the entirety of their life cycle.
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The weak order level in April is not a major surprise, although it is happening earlier in the year than typically expected.
FTR reports that preliminary North American Class 8 net orders fell in April for the sixth time in the last seven months, coming in at 12,050 units. Order activity was down 37% month-over-month and 20% year-over-year. Class 8 orders have totaled 298,500 for the previous 12 months.
FTR says that the weak order level in April is not a major surprise, although it is happening earlier in the year than typically expected. The slowdown in orders is not a direct indication of the level of demand but rather is because build slots are filled for 2023. Reduced order levels will continue through the seasonally weak summer order period.
The Mack Granite CNG model is said to feature a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine.
When compared to March 2022, the retail and wholesale markets declined by -13% and -40%, respectively.
Fleet managers can unite at this year’s EUFMC, June 4-7.
“We’re real and we’re here.”
It’s reassuring to know that there are a variety of technology choices available to support this transition, including natural gas.
Thoughts on future proofing charging infrastructure installations and charger/EV compatibility.
Let’s pop the hood and actually see the redundancy that’s required to make autonomous trucks possible.
According to ELFA findings, total headcount for equipment finance companies was down 4.6% year-over-year.
