Natural gas

Kenworth T680 offers Cummins near-zero emissions NG engine

The Kenworth T680 Next Generation on-highway flagship is now available with the Cummins Westport ISX12N near-zero emissions natural gas engine.

July 29, 2021

Indicators

Class 8 NG truck retail sales gained 19 percent YTD through May

“We’re seeing an overall increase in electric charging stations, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations," says ACT Research's Steve Tam.

July 28, 2021

Mergers & Acquisitions

Cummins to buy half of Rush’s Momentum Fuel Technologies

Cummins and Rush announced they have signed a Letter of Intent for Cummins to acquire part interest in Rush's Momentum Fuel Technologies.

June 29, 2021

Commentary

Understanding the longer term purchase potential for alternative powertrains

Despite a status quo for alt-fuel sales in 2021, that doesn’t mean the trucking industry has abandoned its interest in non-diesel fuels and powertrains. Fleets that have adopted alternative solutions within their operations remain committed to them.

February 26, 2021

A person inserting an electric charging cable into a charging port on a Volvo VNR

Sales coaching/training

Sales reps must become consultants for alternative fuel vehicle sales

As OEMs continue to develop alternative fuel and power options, dealers have to keep up with the technology in order to make the sale.

February 25, 2021

Today's Lesson: Alternative fuel trucks on a chalkboard behind a stack of books with an apple

Indicators

Natural gas truck sales fell at slower rate than diesel during 2020

Retail sales of Class 8 natural gas trucks dropped just 9 percent in the first 11 months of last year in the U.S. and Canada, ACT Research reported Friday in its Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ) report.

January 29, 2021

Natural gas

Class 8 natural gas truck sales increase nearly 30 percent

Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales in the U.S. and Canada increased 29 percent year-to-date for January and February compared with 2019, according to ACT Research’s Alternative Fuels Quarterly (AFQ). “Sales of natural gas-powered vehicles…

April 22, 2020

Natural gas

Retail natural gas sales on the rise in 2019

U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas retail sales jumped up 20 percent year-to-date during the first 11 months in 2019 compared to the prior year, ACT Research released this week in its quarterly alternative…

January 30, 2020

Page 1 of 1

FTC to support independent aftermarket in Right to Repair struggle

The FTC calls on the public to submit complaints of violations of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, which prohibits, among other things, tying a consumer’s product warranty to the use of a specific service provider or product ... "

Will the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure package reach the finish line?

Used market setting records as prices continue to swell

Finalists announced for 2021 Distributor of the Year

HDA Truck Pride brings the gang back together for busy annual meeting

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

Download

Learn about CCC Parts Expanded Product Offerings

North America’s premier wholesale distributor of drivetrain & gearing components has expanded leading brand product offerings in Undercarriage & Suspension, Hydraulics, Brake & Wheel End plus more.