Powertrain integration continues to be a growing trend in today’s heavy-duty truck market. Recently, Mack Trucks released its 2017 powertrain lineup, and the latest episode of Fleet Equipment’s On the Road takes a look at the updates and features of these new engines and transmissions. From the MP7 and MP8 engines to the mDrive transmission, the video above runs through the latest integrated powertrain options from Mack Trucks.
Kenworth selected executives representing 480 dealerships for its Dealer Council, and named eight members for its Parts Council.
Kenworth Truck Co. recently named the 2024 members appointed to its Dealer Council and Parts Council to support customer experience throughout the Kenworth dealer network. The Kenworth Service Council will be announced later this spring, the company said
Kenworth Dealer Council
The Kenworth Dealer Council features executives representing 480 Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada from seven different dealers. The OEM describes them working "in partnership with Kenworth to provide leading-edge customer support and strive to maximize uptime for fleets and truck operators."
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.
ACT Research says limited capex and companies saving money to meet EPA regulations are currently weighing on trailer demand.
Orders are scheduled for production in Q3 of this year.
Sandeep Kar of Noregon and Mark Wallin of Phillips Connect join On the Road to answer questions about the new partnership.
