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Trailers
XL Specialized Trailers introduces new warranty policy
The warranty policy is an enhancement to the previous policy and is proof of XL trailers’ superior quality and durability, the company says.
February 8, 2021
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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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Trailers
NATDA seeks nominations for dealer advisory board
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced a call for nominations for its new Dealer Advisory Board.
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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Supplier Updates
Phillips expands availability for integrated trailer telematics hub
The Smart7 delivers a real-time comprehensive view of the status of a trailer using one integrated telematics hub, with all of the data available in one clean and consolidated web or mobile device user interface, the company says.
February 3, 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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Savings noted in truck lease over ownership
Fleet Advantage's latest Lease versus Ownership Analysis of heavy-duty truck equipment shows an after-tax advantage to leasing tractor equipment.
January 31, 2021
The second quarter last year was a historical low-point, but bolstered by stimulus money and a resurgent freight environment (and accompanying rate spike), 'the propensity to finance equipment is higher than it has been over the last two to three years as long-term interest rates have fallen sharply,' the ELFA wrote.
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Navistar, GM, OneH2 to launch hydrogen truck ecosystem
In collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, Navistar is introducing a complete solution for customer implementation of a zero-emission long-haul system, which will be initially piloted by J.B. Hunt Transport. “Hydrogen fuel cells offer great…
January 28, 2021
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Indicators
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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Indicators
J.D. Power reports steady prices in used retail segment, price increase in auction channel last month
The company says December’s auction, wholesale and retail truck sales continued the strong run of the second half of 2020, with average pricing better than any time since the first quarter of 2019.
January 20, 2021
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Indicators
Used Class 8 truck data indicates YTD sales increased
Preliminary used Class 8 volumes rose 11 percent month-over-month in December, and are 25 percent higher year-to-date compared with 2019, according to the latest preliminary release of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Classes…
January 18, 2021
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Class 7-8
Kenworth adds a front air suspension option
The Kenworth W990 is now available with the optional Kenworth AG130 front air suspension rated at 13,200 lb.
January 15, 2021
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Class 7-8
Navistar to sell production campus in Illinois
The property sale is part of Navistar’s continued adaptation to rapid changes in the industry as well as its own operations.
January 14, 2021
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Glider kit market hits fatal nosedive with latest emissions regs
There’s seemingly no option on the market for owner-operators or small fleets to purchase a new glider kit. That includes buying straight from truck manufacturers for truckers who want to build and assemble their own glider truck.
January 13, 2021
The glider market grew from a few hundred sales a year in 2010 to upwards of 10,000 as recently as 2017. Gliders sported pre-emissions-regs engines -- no exhaust gas recirculation or selective catalytic reduction components and, thus, no need for DEF. With simpler technology and refurbished engines, the products were much cheaper than new trucks with new engines, making them attractive buys for small-business truckers.
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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Building cohesive pricing strategies key to parts distributors’ e-commerce success
To have a functional, flexible and comprehensive pricing matrix in today’s aftermarket, distributors must also be masters of their digital footprints.
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Class 3-6
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Used trucks
Used prices expectedly rise thanks to lower volumes in January, J.D. Power reports
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