Trucks & Trailers: Page 2

ACT Research: Trailer numbers nudge up, still down more than a third from 2023

"Looking to 2025, the trailer industry is also pressured by regulation, as we continue to expect fleets' willingness to spend will lean toward the purchase of new power units ahead of the EPA's implementation of 2027 regulations."

August 16, 2024

A graph showing U.S. net trailer orders from 2019-2024

Shur-Co acquires US Tarp

"US Tarp is well-positioned for continued growth, led by its experienced management team."

August 16, 2024

The Shur-Co and US Tarp logos

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September 3, 2024

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UTA Convention early bird registration available

Early bird registration remains open for the Used Truck Association (UTA) 2024 Convention, set for Nov. 13-16 in Orlando.

August 15, 2024

Dates announced for Work Truck Week 2025

Organizers of Work Truck Week announce the annual show will return to Indianapolis March 4-7 next year.

August 15, 2024

NTEA adds PTO session to upfitting summit

Muncie Power Products, Parker Hannifin and Thermo King Americas will discuss the differences between conventional PTOs and ePTOs at NTEA

August 15, 2024

Used truck volumes jump for July, ACT says

"Despite slow freight and freight rate improvement and falling, but elevated interest rates, the buyers' market remained attractive to quite a few truckers."

August 14, 2024

Used Class 8 retail summary from July 2024

Outlook and Benchmarking

ACT Research cuts 2025 production forecast

"The forecast changes are driven by across-the-board stagnant, and in some cases, worsening, fundamentals," says Kenny Vieth, ACT Research president and senior analyst.

August 13, 2024

Trucks lined up in a parking lot

Mack refreshes MD Series with new driver features

Mack Trucks on Monday announced a significant refresh of its Mack MD Series diesel and electric medium-duty trucks, featuring a larger cab that improves the driver environment and incorporates new safety features.

August 12, 2024

Mack Trucks' refreshed MD Series

Mergers & Acquisitions

Trane, Thermo King complete acquisition of Klinge

"We look forward to working together with the talented Klinge team to accelerate growth, create new value for our respective customers and, above all, ensure communities around the world receive important goods safely and efficiently."

August 7, 2024

A refrigerated shipping container from Klinge

Felling Trailers celebrates 50 years with AEM Manufacturing Express appearance

"Fifty years ago, on Nov. 1, 1974, my parents, Merle and Kathy Felling, purchased a small welding shop on Pine Street in downtown Sauk Centre ... . Fast forward a few years and Merle's trailer designs and quality craftsmanship quickly got noticed."

August 7, 2024

A crowd of people in front of Felling Trailers and the AEM Manufacturing Express bus.

Growth strategies

Battle Motors, Velocity Truck Centers expand partnership

Battle Motors states it has chosen Velocity Truck Centers for its extensive industry expertise, innovative thinking, and exceptional service standards. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of Battle Motors in the U.S.

August 5, 2024

Battle Motors trucks in a row

Used car retailer moves into heavy-duty trucks with first dealership

"HGreg Trucks is new division that has allowed HGreg to further expand its footprint in the Miami market. We see it as a significant opportunity for us, and we intend to modernize it to the benefit of our customers."

August 5, 2024

Two trucks outside of an HGreg dealership

California dealers struggle to withstand CARB sales regulations

The process of selling trucks in five CARB opt-in states is about to fundamentally change, and California dealers are doing their part to warn their out-of-state contemporaries.

August 2, 2024

Los Angeles distance view with trucks

Class 8 truck orders dipped in July

Class 8 truck orders hit their lowest point of the year last month, dropping to around 13,000 units, ACT Research and FTR reported Friday.

August 2, 2024

Mack truck on highway with headlights on

MAC Trailer expanding straight truck body capabilities

MAC Trailer Enterprises announced Thursday a major expansion of its production capabilities in the straight truck body sector.

August 1, 2024

MAC Trailer straight truck product line

FleetPulse announces new funding partner

Trailer telematics business FleetPulse has announced additional funding from NFI Ventures, a venture capital group run by NFI.

July 31, 2024

FleetPulse's trailer telematics platform

Isuzu's NRR-EV earns CARB, EPA certifications

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced Monday it has been awarded zero-emission certifications by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Isuzu NRR-EV.

July 29, 2024

Isuzu's NRR-EV truck on highway in a city

Tesla reveals render of Nevada's upcoming Semi Factory

Tesla's Semi program chief, Dan Priestley, has released a rendering of what the Semi Factory in Nevada will look like upon completion in 2025. The site is located next to the company's Gigafactory.

July 29, 2024

Tesla Semi Factory in Nevada rendering

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Volvo announces extended range FH Electric

Volvo announces plans for long-range electric

Fontaine Modification Western Star Auto Hauler

Fontaine debuts auto hauler option for Western Star

Three white trucks in a lot

Used pricing steady in July, J.D. Power reports

Truck and trailer crossing Rio Grande

FET expectations on cross-border sales

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