Trucks & Trailers: Page 2

Trailer orders dip in February, but remain strong over last year

“While orders will continue to be booked, without meaningful increases in production rates, backlogs will remain extended,” says Frank Maly, ACT Research.

March 25, 2021

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Battery electric

Shyft Group to build new vocational electric delivery vehicle

The Shyft Group's DuraMag business unit announced Tuesday it will engineer, manufacture, and install vocational body upfits for ev Transportation Services’ (evTS) FireFly vehicles.

March 23, 2021

Shyft Group Duramag Body

Battery electric

Volvo VNR Electric now eligible for vehicle funding, incentives

Through point-of-sale vouchers, incentives or rebates, funding programs established are helping make the transition to zero-emission vehicles more cost-effective for fleets of all sizes, operating across every sector.

March 18, 2021

Volvo Vnr Electric

J.D. Power analysis reveals used truck auction market up nearly 60 percent from 2020

With demand remaining high, most segments of the used truck market saw stable pricing or sales growth last month, J.D. Power reported Wednesday in its March 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines industry report.

March 17, 2021

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ACT Research: Used Class 8 sales down

ACT Research recently reported preliminary sales of used Class 8 trucks are down month over month and year over year, while average price, miles and age are up.

March 17, 2021

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Talbert names 2020 dealer award winners

The award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing.

March 17, 2021

Talbert Trailer

Battery electric

Lion Electric building battery manufacturing plant for its all-electric trucks

Lion Electric has announced construction of a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. Lion says the factory is planned to begin operations in early 2023 and will produce battery packs and modules made from Lithium-ion cells.

March 15, 2021

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Growth strategies

Navistar launches aftermarket parts product line

Navistar International Corporation is launching a new aftermarket product line, Diamond Advantage Diesel Parts, which will provide aftermarket parts for Class 2-5 diesel engines and engine components.

March 15, 2021

FTR confirms February trailer orders, market strength

FTR reported Friday preliminary U.S. net trailer orders continued to moderate in February, falling 23 percent month over month to 23,100 units. Trailer orders for the past 12 months total 322,000 units.

March 12, 2021

Ftr February 2021 Trailer Orders

Hino, Cummins announce new production partnership

Hino announced this week during the virtual Work Truck Show that it intends to offer Cummins B6.7 and L9 engines in Hino's L and XL Series models by the end of 2021.

March 12, 2021

Emerson joins Carrier Alliance program

As part of the program, Emerson will continue to provide software and technologies from its air conditioning and cold chain businesses to a range of products throughout the Carrier portfolio.

March 12, 2021

February trailer orders surpass 24,000 units as demand remains high

Preliminary trailer orders slipped last month, landing just north of 24,000 units, ACT Research reported Thursday. Despite the month-over-month slip, February's total was still 82 percent higher than the same period last year.

March 11, 2021

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Fontaine to assemble specialty medium-duty trucks

Fontaine Modification announced Thursday its Springfield, Ohio, location has been approved for a bailment pool as part of the General Motors Fleet Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer program.

March 11, 2021

Business operations

Penske Truck Rental implements virtual assistant for reservation process

The goal is to further enhance Penske’s truck rental reservation process by phone and drive efficiencies in its call center operations.

March 11, 2021

Penske Tuck Rental

Trail King expands dealer network

Recently, Trail King announced the addition of two new dealers to its network.

March 11, 2021

Trail King Trailer

Isuzu announces enhancements to N-Series diesel trucks

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced major running changes the company says will enhance its 2022 interim model year N-Series diesel trucks.

March 10, 2021

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Kenworth makes new digital display system standard on T880, W990

Kenworth’s Digital Display provides customization and dynamic information content. The design is intuitive and adjustable to enable drivers to match their preferences, the company says.

March 9, 2021

Kenworth New 15 Inch Digital Display

Mack Granite, mRide get updates

Along with a reduction in driver steering efforts at low speed, Command Steer suppresses uneven terrain and reacts to surface irregularities by countering the steer force.

March 8, 2021

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Outfitting the optimal mobile service truck

Properly outfitting a service truck is an essential step in building a viable mobile business. Sending a truck to a unit down customer for service can potentially shave hours or days off their downtime, but only if the truck and tech are prepared.

Daimler, Paccar, Utility Trailer hit with NHTSA recalls

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How dealers can manage competition from customers

To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.

Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage

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Fleets desire to reduce service outsourcing in 2021

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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How to Grow & Scale Your Repair Shop

Ever thought about starting your own diesel repair shop? Fullbay’s expanded guide will show you the necessary steps to bring your new business into the world.