FlowBelow Aero recently announced that it locking aerodynamic wheel cover now be standard on all Freightliner Cascadia trucks starting at the beginning of the year.
November 20, 2020
ZF recently announced that Jon Morrison, president of its commercial vehicle control systems division, will retire at the end of the year and will be succeeded by Julien Plenchette, the company’s Americas region OEM truck, bus, car and fleet business leader.
November 18, 2020
While preliminary data shows that used Class 8 volumes dropped 10% month-over-month in October, they are still 10% up compared to the first 10 months of 2019, according to ACT Research.
November 17, 2020
According to ACT Research, preliminary trailer data for October shows a total of 54,200 orders, up 6% from September and more than 68% higher than October 2019.
November 12, 2020
Daimler Truck AG recently established the Connectivity Services Group (CSG), a global division that will develop the next generation of vehicle connectivity solutions and digital services for customers.
November 11, 2020
In honor of Veterans Day, Phillips Industries recently announced its “Green Gives Back” Campaign, donating a portion of the proceeds from certain Phillips products to the Wyakin Foundation, which supports veterans transitioning back into civilian life.
November 11, 2020
Volvo Trucks North America recently enhanced its fuel economy packages for both the Volvo VNL and VNR models by making the D13 turbo compound engine standard.
November 10, 2020
Starting last week, the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its 2,000-mile journey to the White House just in time for the holiday season.
November 9, 2020
Traton and Navistar have officially entered into a definitive merger agreement after announcing that the companies had reached an agreement for Traton to buy out the remaining shares in Navistar on October 16.
November 9, 2020
Meritor’s CEO and president, Jay Craig, will soon transition to the role of executive chairman of the board of directors, with Chris Villavarayan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, succeeding him.
November 5, 2020
In an effort to improve driver comfort and productivity, Mack Trucks is now adding the availability of Apple CarPlay and Mack Premium Comfort 2.0 seats in Anthem, Pinnacle, and Granite models.
November 3, 2020
According to separate ACT Research and FTR reporting, October’s preliminary North American Class 8 orders jumped to 38,900 units and 40,100 units, respectively.
November 3, 2020
Peterbilt’s battery-electric Model 579EV is now available for customer orders with the OEM’s SmartSpec dealership sales tool.
November 3, 2020
Cummins Inc. has launched Cummins Advocating for Racial Equity, or CARE, highlighting the company’s intent to take a role in undoing systemic discrimination against the Black community in the U.S.
October 30, 2020
Stoughton Trailers recently added a pair of dealers to its network of trailer sales and service providers.
October 29, 2020