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Trailer orders open 2021 stronger versus January 2020

"Expect some order softness until production grows,” says Frank Maly, ACT director, CV transportation analysis and research.

February 23, 2021

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COVID-19 cases down; supply chain remains an issue for the industry

COVID-19 infection rates across suppliers are down and marks the first time Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association’s Pulse Webinar has been able to report this since the HDMA began tracking it.

February 18, 2021

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‘Tis the season: Used Class 8 truck sales fall in January

While January seems to have started slowly, part of the story is expected. Sales volumes typically drop around 20 percent from December.

February 16, 2021

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Trailer orders just shy of 30K in January

ACT Research and FTR reported Thursday preliminary trailer orders for January 2021. The both firms note January's total was down compared to December but up substantially compared to the first month last year.

February 11, 2021

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Ritchie Bros. achieves strong pricing in latest auction

Ritchie Bros.’ 100 percent online auctions continue to drive strong results for consignors in 2021, the company says.

February 11, 2021

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ACT Research: Supply a concern for 2021 commercial vehicle markets

The demand story for commercial vehicles remains unchanged this year, but the supply chain’s ability to respond to demand will be the key determinant of Class 8 and van trailer production in 2021.

February 11, 2021

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NTEA releases 2021 Fleet Sentiment Outlook survey results

Fleet sentiment might not indicate a huge sales year ahead though most of NTEA’s survey responders do plan to be somewhat active in the market.

February 10, 2021

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Dealers in TPS reader survey say 2020 rebound fueling market potential in year ahead

Since last spring’s sharp yet fortunately brief equipment market collapse, sales across the new and used truck and trailer markets have been consistently on the mend.

February 8, 2021

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January TPS reader survey shows optimism returning to aftermarket despite legitimate concerns

In the parts and service space, optimism for the year ahead comes not only from aforementioned industry projections but also 2020’s second-half turnaround.

February 7, 2021

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Truck orders surpass 40K barrier again despite minor slip

Preliminary Class 8 truck orders were down slightly month over month in January but remain far ahead of the same period last year, ACT Research and FTR reported Tuesday.

February 2, 2021

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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

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ACT Research: Concern for commercial vehicles; HD market has one bad quarter

ACT Research has reported its forecasts were raised across-the-board in January, amid greater-than-expected build rates, which continue to apply upward pressure to forecasts.

January 28, 2021

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ACT Research confirms strong close to 2020 for used truck space

Both used Class 8 same dealer sales pricing and volume rose last month, ACT Research reported this week in its State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report. The company says volumes were…

January 27, 2021

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M&K Truck Centers adds trailer brand to Detroit market

M&K Truck Centers has announced an expanded partnership with East Manufacturing in the Detroit area. East has awarded M&K’s Romulus location with the dealership for the Detroit market, effective immediately. M&K will provide the Detroit…

January 27, 2021

Maxim Truck & Trailer nabs International honor

Maxim Truck & Trailer has received the International Truck Presidential Award. The Presidential Award honors the top eight percent of International Truck dealerships that achieve the highest level of performance in terms of operating and…

January 26, 2021

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HD Aftermarket Dialogue details depth of 2020 recession, offers optimism for 2021, thoughts on new president

This year's virtual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) featured optimism for 2021 in the trucking industry, thoughts on President Biden, and more.

January 25, 2021

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LINE-X launches dealer program with International

LINE-X has launched a program with International, which allows the OEM’s dealers to use LINE-X’s protective coatings to improve the protection and extend the life of its truck models.

January 22, 2021

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ACT Research: December trailer orders set stage for healthy 2021

December net U.S. trailer orders of 43,806 units grew 11 percent from the previous month and were up nearly 150 percent year-over-year.

January 22, 2021

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Nikola teases details about coming commercial truck program

Nikola Corporation on Tuesday unveiled its production and release plans for its TRE and TWO commercial trucks into the North American commercial trucking industry. Both are expected to begin production within four years.

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Isuzu partners with Shyft Group for chassis production

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Used prices expectedly rise thanks to lower volumes in January, J.D. Power reports

Ahead of Navistar's San Antonio manufacturing plant launch, the company acquires second property in the area.

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Kenworth launches T680 Next Gen, its most aerodynamic truck to date

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.

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State of Heavy-Duty Repair

Heavy-duty repair shops don’t face the same challenges as their light-duty counterparts – so why are they so often lumped together?