Trucks & Trailers

J.D. Power: Class 8 pricing slips in August
The number of trucks up for auction with missing titles, unverified mileage and other issues is increasing, J.D. Power says.
September 21, 2023
A graphic from J.D. Power showing the number of trucks retailed per dealership rooftop.
Used equipment values still have 'some room to fall'
It might get worse. Speaking during a Used Truck Association (UTA) webinar Thursday, Black Book's Josh Giles says the loss in used equipment values that began last year has possibly not hit rock bottom.
September 21, 2023
Overhead view of many trucks
ACT Research offers bearish look at 2024
"With spot freight rates still soft and contract rates remaining under pressure, the forecast for carrier profits is continued weakness before incomes begin to expand again in [the second quarter of] 2024," says ACT Research President Kenny Vieth.
September 20, 2023
ACT Class 8 truck backlog to build ratio
Battery electric
Battle Motors debuts three-axle refuse truck
Battle Motors has released its California compliant electric refuse truck, the three-axle LET2 (Low Entry Tilt 2), featuring the Heil Rapid Rail Automated Side Loader Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV).
September 19, 2023
Battle Motors LET2
Supplier Updates
ConMet hub named standard for chassis trailers
“By choosing PreSet Plus, we’re equipping our trailers with the most advanced wheel end technology that offers enhanced efficiency and reduced maintenance,” says James Boucher, materials manager at Cheetah Chassis.
September 19, 2023
ConMet named standard for Cheetah Chassis
Trailers
Trailer orders showed little change in August
“Demand may be softening, but it’s not gone. The next few months should provide more illumination on the 2024 outlook, as orders move from the current negotiation stage into booked business.”
September 18, 2023
ACT August 2023 trailer orders
Trucks & Trailers
Settlement reached in Canadian Navistar MaxxForce engine class action
Members of the class are Canadian residents, excluding Quebec, who on or before Feb. 24, 2022, purchased or leased 2011-2014 Navistar vehicles with a MaxxForce 11-, 13- or 15-liter engine using EGR technology.
September 18, 2023
2011 WorkStar with EGR-only engine
Battery electric
New electric truck for intermodal, port operations
Orange EV introduces its new HUSK-e Series terminal truck, designed forport and intermodal operations.
September 15, 2023
Orange EV HUSK-e Series terminal tractor
Used trucks
'Uncharacteristically large' boost to used truck sales in August
"The uncharacteristically large improvement this month is likely a reflection of the increased availability of units at more attractive prices," says Steve Tam, ACT vice president.
September 14, 2023
Line of trucks on a summer day
Trucks & Trailers
What's new in school bus technology?
IC Bus and Blue Bird debut new models; Thomas Built spins up a new consulting firm and GreenPower continues expansion.
September 13, 2023
School buses lined up in a parking lot
Class 7-8
Peterbilt marks 100,000th 389 at Texas plant
Milestone truck will go to Massey Motor Freight of Nacogdoches, Texas, founded by Troy and Abby Massey in 2016.
September 8, 2023
A group of people in suits and orange safety vests stand in front of a truck. They are holding a banner with the Peterbilt logo and the Massey Motor Freight Logo. It reads, 'Congratulations to Troy Massey, recipient of the 100,00th Model 389'
Class 7-8
Research firms: Class 8 orders up for August
"As build slots start to open for 2024 production, fleets are starting to place orders on the books," says Eric Starks, chairman of the board for FTR.
September 6, 2023
A fever chart showing Class 8 truck sales in 2022 and 2023.
Used trucks
Used truck sales slipped across the board in July
ACT Research announced Thursday in its latest state of the industry used truck report that Class 8 used retail sales slipped for the first time in three months in July, falling 7.8% month over month.
August 31, 2023
ACT Research used truck chart
Sales coaching/training
Work Truck Solutions to offer sales coaching service to customers
Work Truck Solutions has partnered with Maritz, a leading provider of automotive training and marketing services, to provide assessments and sales coaching and training services to commercial dealership customers using the company's platform.
August 29, 2023
Work Truck Solutions logo with Maritz logo
Business
Early bird rates still available for NTEA's Upfitting Summit
NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, says early bird registration is still available through Aug. 29, for its Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit. This year's summit will be held Oct. 3-4, in Sandusky, Ohio.
August 24, 2023
NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit logo
Indicators
Truck, trailer backlogs likely to keep shrinking until 2024 order boards open
Recent market analysis by ACT Research indicates the truck and trailer backlogs are likely to keep falling in the months ahead until 2024 order boards are opened.
August 21, 2023
Class 8 backlog to build ratio for July 2023
New product releases
Trail King introduces new grain hopper
New trailer is made from smooth composite panels with an aerodynamic design.
August 21, 2023
A trail king grain hopper trailer with an American flag and fields painted on it.
Industry
Deadline looms for new TRU regulations in California
Starting Dec. 31, TRUs operating in California must be registered and reported.
August 21, 2023
A truck with a refrigerated trailer outside of a warehouse.
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