Class 3-6

Indicators
The hot streak continues: Truck orders surpass 40K barrier once again
Despite supply chain issues hampering production, Class 8 truck orders remained robust in February, ACT Research and FTR reported Tuesday.
March 3, 2021
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Isuzu partners with Shyft Group for chassis production
The Shyft Group's Builtmore Contract Manufacturing will produce additional options in the F- and N-series lineups for Isuzu Commercial Truck, including the 2022 F-Series cab-over chassis and the new-in-class N-Series GVWR Class 5 chassis.
February 23, 2021
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Supplier Updates
Navistar brands announce Sourcewell contracts
The contracts are established for the next four years and designate International Truck, IC Bus and Navistar’s parts business as a verified seller to over 65,000 non-profit organizations – including state and local governments.
February 9, 2021
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Production underway on Isuzu gas NQR, NRR
The engine is matched to a six-speed Allison 1000 RDS transmission with power takeoff, marking the first time Isuzu has offered PTO in a gas-powered truck.
February 9, 2021
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada President Shaun C. Skinner, president said his company has seen increasing demand for gasoline engines throughout Classes 3, 4 and 5.
Class 7-8
DTNA makes Detroit ePowertrain announcement, invests in manufacturing facility
Daimler Trucks North America has announced the proprietary Detroit ePowertrain to power the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2.
February 8, 2021
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Supplier Updates
Cummins, Isuzu announce engine collaboration
Under this global mid-range diesel collaboration agreement, Cummins says it will provide Isuzu mid-range B6.7 diesel platforms for use in medium-size trucks to meet global customer needs.
February 8, 2021
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Supplier Updates
ZF makes considerable investment in CV transmission manufacturing
Beginning in 2023, ZF will produce the ZF PowerLine 8-speed automatic transmission at the company’s manufacturing facility in Gray Court, S.C.
February 5, 2021
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Insurance
Volvo, Mack piloting insurance service digital platform
The service’s enhanced capabilities will soon enable Mack and Volvo customers to connect in real time with insurance companies for a more seamless experience.
February 4, 2021
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Class 7-8
Daimler spinning off truck business, renaming auto operation
Daimler AG announced this week it will split its commercial vehicle business from its luxury car operation later this year, listing the former as a second unit and renaming the latter as Mercedes-Benz.
February 4, 2021
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Indicators
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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Class 3-6
The Shyft Group’s Utilimaster receives orders for 3,000+ Velocity vehicles
The orders came from parcel delivery customers responding to upward trends in e-commerce. Production is scheduled to ramp up in February, with customers taking delivery in March.
January 11, 2021
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Class 3-6
Dakota Bodies releases Gen II service bodies
Dakota Bodies has released its new and improved weld-together service body. Dakota Bodies’ traditional weld-together design has seen many improvements since its release in 1997 and the company says its updated Gen II body offers…
January 4, 2021
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Class 3-6
Ford adds standard PTO on new F-600
New for the 2021 model year Ford is adding power takeoff (PTO) provisions for its F-600 truck on both gasoline and diesel powertrains. The F-600 features a Ford TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission, which comes with a…
December 29, 2020
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Class 3-6
Hino halting truck production
Hino announced earlier this week that it will be pausing truck production for roughly nine months at its North American plants following diesel engine certification issues. Hino manufacturing plants in Williamstown, W.V., and Woodstock, Canada,…
December 25, 2020
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Nikola teases details about coming commercial truck program
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