A new report by ACT Research finds that natural gas-powered Class 8 truck sales have fallen off by almost 30% compared to last year's numbers.
ACT Research expects Class 8 truck orders to slip to a still robust 42,800 units, and when paired with record order highs in July and August, FTR expects the third quarter of 2018 to set an all-time record.
Kenworth introduced the next step in the 60-year evolution of the W900 - the W990. The big changes include the addition of the wide cab now found on the all of the company's on-highway Class 8s, and most obviously, a brand new hood.
Inspired by the W900, Kenworth has re-imagined the classic truck in the new long-hood conventional W990.
Analysts are projecting another record-breaking month for Class 8 truck orders in August, according to preliminary numbers.
Electric trucks are coming, and proponents say they’ll earn their keep right out of the box.
The Navistar LT highway tractor was built around the driver but it also delivers big gains in fuel efficiency and reliability. Equipment Editor Jim Park takes the LT for a spin around Navistar’s proving grounds in Indiana.
WABCO Holdings Inc., entered into a strategic partnership with Hino Trucks to provide its latest generation braking control technology and a range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for Hino Trucks’ forthcoming heavy-duty truck debut in North America.
The new heavy-duty Air Disc Brake program program features air disc brake pads, rotors, and repair kits for all-makes ands adds to a comprehensive range of replacement parts for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
Class 8 truck orders surpassed the 40,000-unit mark for the fifth time in seven months as dealers have already begun ordering for 2019.