
Early reports on Class 8 truck orders for the month of August show a modest increase compared to July, but as manufacturers open up slots for 2020, it seems that fleets are in no hurry to fill them.
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East Manufacturing has promoted Douglas Kenny to director of national fleet sales, where he’ll be responsible for fleet sales in North America.
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New trailer orders in the U.S. recovered somewhat from an anemic June, increasing 22% month over-month and showing the first sequential month-to-month increase in nine months, according to ACT Research.
Read More →Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg thinks Northwest-style trailers and "pups" are worth writing about.
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After a year of tremendous sales and success, the trailer market is looking at a period of declining demand. However, the downturn could also signal a time for significant change.
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The renamed Conti HSL 3 long haul tire's new nomenclature spells out vehicle classification, axle and application and is designed to let tire dealers and fleets pinpoint application and usage at a glance.
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Dayco has named Joel E. Wiegert as its chief executive officer, responsible for the global operational performance and strategic direction of the company.
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Cummins has launched an online store for customers in the U.S. at www.shopcummins.com, offering more than 200 of the company’s products, from filters and batteries to coolants and engine oils.
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Equipment Editor, Jim Park, recently took a Peterbilt's 579 Epiq on a 1,000-mile trip between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Denton, Texas. His test drive story appears in the July issue of Heavy Duty Trucking.
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Cooper Tire is offering a full lineup of Cooper Pro Series tires with the addition of the Pro Series long haul trailer tire, joining the Pro Series long haul drive and long haul steer tires.
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