After two consecutive declines, the value of new orders for manufactured goods was up $600 million, or 0.1 percent, in July from June to $409.5 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Sept. 2. Excluding transportation, ... (more...)
Reported sales of used commercial vehicles (Classes 3-8) were off 20 percent in July compared to June, but unit sales were up year-over year and still are running 43 percent above 2009 on a year-to-date basis, according to ACT Research ... (more...)
The American Truck Dealers led a coalition of trucking industry executives Wednesday, Sept. 1, to meet with senior members of the Obama administration and to discuss the state of the industry, the impact of higher costs resulting from new emissions ... (more...)
With the second annual Aftermarket Distribution Summit less than two weeks away, the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) announced that distributor registrations for the Lake Geneva, Wis., event are up nearly 70 percent over last year.... (more...)
Hendrickson Steertek, Airtek both available in 12,500-pound rating
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems says its Steertek front steer axle now is available at a 12,500-pound capacity rating on select Freightliner and Western Star truck models. According to the company, Steertek’s fabricated ...Jasper offers fuel components with complete diesel engines
Jasper Engines & Transmissions announced it is offering fuel components with many of its popular complete diesel engine applications. These components, including pumps, turbochargers and injectors, will be available for the following complete ...Caterpillar dealer Ransome to handle International sales, services
Ransome, a Bensalem, Pa.-based Caterpillar dealer for nearly 80 years, now has been appointed by Navistar International to handle International truck sales, parts, service, leasing, rentals and engine overhauls in Philadelphia, Delaware ...Resource Partners
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Miss HDAW 2010? Here you will find what presentations and handouts from the general session speakers as well as ...Power Train Service Named 2009 Distributor of the Year
Lyle Bass of Power Train Service was named the 2009 Truck Parts & Service Distributor of the Year during the awards luncheon at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010. (more)Class 8 Factory Orders Up
Orders for Class 8 trucks rose 8 percent year-over-year in March with 12,319 units. Year-to-date orders still lag last year's volume by nearly 30 percent. (more)Sponsored Videos
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