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Peterbilt makes UltraLoft Sleeper available on Model 567

Peterbilt Motors Company has announced the availability of the Model 567 in an UltraLoft sleeper configuration.

June 1, 2021

Peterbilt Model 567 Ultra Loft

NATDA unveils new website, revamped branding

NATDA announced a revitalized branding, with a new website that will allow for a streamlined way for members to interact with NATDA and its partners.

June 1, 2021

Natda Revamped Website

Supplier Updates

Kenworth debuts 52-in., flat roof sleeper

Kenworth Truck Company has introduced a 52-in. flat roof sleeper especially targeted for Class 8 crane, pump, car hauler and other applications that may require a low roof.

May 27, 2021

52 Inch Flat Roof Sleeper W990 2lr

Supplier Updates

Detroit enhances DD13 Gen 5 engine; extends warranty for older engine

Detroit says its Detroit DD13 engine is now available with new features and power ratings, making the 13L a powerful choice for any highway or job site.

May 27, 2021

Detroit adds enhancements DD13 Gen 5 engine

Finding inventory continues to be a challenge as used market stays hot

Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales prices were up 9 percent in April but volume fell by 3 percent as dealers continue to search for inventory to capitalize on an impressively strong market, ACT Research reported Wednesday.

May 26, 2021

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Autocar announces its BADASS dump truck

Autocar LLC, the manufacturer of specialized severe-duty vocational trucks, announced its latest offering — the Autocar DC-64D Dump Truck.

May 25, 2021

Autocar Dc64 D Dump Truck

Trailer orders fall to lowest total in 11 months

The new trailer order market has come back to earth; preliminary trailer orders fell to 14,400 units in April, ACT Research reports.

May 24, 2021

April 2021 preliminary trailer orders from ACT Research

Mack Financial Services introduces special financing rates

Mack Trucks announced Wednesday its all-new Mack MD Series models now have special financing options available from Mack Financial Services (MFS) for customers in the U.S. and Canada.

May 19, 2021

J.D. Power: Used market 'rocks and rolls' during strong April

Used truck pricing was strong across all channels once again in April, posting similar prices to March and substantially higher than the same point last year, J.D. Power reported Tuesday.

May 18, 2021

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Autocar launches an emissions-free, all-electric terminal tractor

Autocar introduced an emissions-free, all-electric version of its Autocar ACTT terminal tractor, the E-ACTT, which will be available in late 2021.

May 14, 2021

Autocar Ev Actt Terminal Tractor (3)

FTR: Despite recovery, economy not out of the woods yet

Despite general market positivity and great new equipment production rates, there are reasons to be nervous about how economy in the months to come, FTR reports.

May 13, 2021

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Registration opens for 2021 UTA Convention

The Used Truck Association (UTA) Convention will reconvene as a live event this fall after being forced into a virtual setting in 2020 due to COVID-19.

May 11, 2021

Battery electric

Lion Electric announces production plans, business 'combination'

Lion Electric announced Friday it has completed its previously announced business combination with Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., as well as its initial plans for a new manufacturing facility in Illinois.

May 7, 2021

Lion Electric Box Truck

Trucks & Trailers

How dealers work through the sales cycles of new trucks

Most industries go through annual cycles — times when sales are slow and other times when they’re flourishing. New truck sales have cycles, too.

April 22, 2021

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Battery electric

Volvo adding electric truck training center in California

Volvo Trucks North America will open a 9,600 sq.-ft. customer training center on June 1 to support Volvo and Mack's new battery electric tractors in the Class 8 market.

April 20, 2021

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ATD's Truck Beat details market's strong opening quarter

New commercial truck sales rose to new heights in the first quarter, reported the American Truck Dealers (ATD) in its recent Truck Beat industry report.

April 20, 2021

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J.D. Power reports used truck prices rose greatly in March

The Class 8 used truck market had its best month of the year in March, with pricing jumping up nearly 22 percent in the auction channel and 4.7 percent in the retail channel, J.D. Power reported Friday in its April 2021 Commercial Truck Guidelines report.

April 16, 2021

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Used market hits again with strong March sales

The used truck hot streak continues. According to data released this week by ACT Research in its State of the Industry report, preliminary Class 8 used truck same dealer sales volumes were up 29 percent month over month and 31 percent year over year.

April 15, 2021

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Road work ahead

Will the bipartisan infrastructure package reach the finish line?

A $1.2 trillion bipartisan agreement to invest in American infrastructure lost a cloture vote in the Senate Wednesday. What does that mean for its future?

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Used market setting records as prices continue to swell

DOTY award program

Finalists announced for 2021 Distributor of the Year

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HDA Truck Pride brings the gang back together for busy annual meeting

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Volvo to restart production amid contract impasse with UAW

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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Learn about CCC Parts Expanded Product Offerings

North America’s premier wholesale distributor of drivetrain & gearing components has expanded leading brand product offerings in Undercarriage & Suspension, Hydraulics, Brake & Wheel End plus more.