ACT Research analyst upgrades commercial vehicle market forecast across the board
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, after pulling the cycle forward in September, ACT’s...
Cummins announces its EPA 2021 X12 and X15 Series engines for the North American...
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Inc. announced today (Oct. 13) the launch of its Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2021 emissions-compliant X12 and X15 series engines....
Traxen’s adaptive AI-based cruise control offers enhanced safety plus fuel savings
PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Traxen, a metro Detroit-based trucking-industry technology company has launched an intelligent adaptive cruise control system, iQ-Cruise, designed for both traditional and...
Trailer orders ‘exploded’ to 52,000 units in September, marking third-highest month on record
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR reported Oct. 12 that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders for September exploded to the third-highest month ever, at 52,000 units....
Texas opens new state-of-the-art truck inspection facility on I-10 in Guadalupe County
AUSTIN, Texas — The newest, most state-of-the-art truck inspection facility in Texas is now open on Interstate 10 at Seguin. The facility was dedicated...
Heated headlights designed to prevent buildup of snow, ice in winter driving conditions
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Winter weather has already arrived in some parts of the U.S. and Canada, creating hazardous driving condition for commercial truckers...
ACT Research to add commercial electric vehicles to market outlook study offerings
COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research, known for its analysis and forecasts for the commercial truck and trailer market, has announced plans for a new...
Penske Truck Leasing expands with new facilities in Utah, Vermont
READING, Pa. — Penske Truck Leasing is now offering services in Lindon, Utah, and Burlington, Vermont. Both centers offer full-service commercial and consumer truck leasing...
Free fleet-management tool from Transfix offers services for small and mid-size carriers
NEW YORK — Transportation solutions provider Transfix on Oct. 6 launched Fleet Planner, the company’s first standalone software offering. Fleet Planner, which complements Transfix’s...
International Used Truck Centers opens Michigan location; now has 15 sales outlets across U.S.
LISLE, Ill. — International Used Truck Centers, a division of Navistar International Corp., has opened a sales outlet in Michigan, bringing the company’s total...
Drivewyze weigh-station bypass now available on Pedigree ELDs
DALLAS — Pedigree Technologies, a provider of electronic logging device (ELD) solutions and fleet management systems, is one of Drivewyze’s newest partners. Pedigree Technologies will...
Transflo acquires Microdea, broadens reach into Canadian market
TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo announced Oct. 5 that it has acquired Microdea, which is based in Canada’s Ontario province. Both companies provide software solutions...
Peterbilt delivers its milestone 10,000th Model 579 UltraLoft
DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. has reached a company milestone: The manufacturer recently delivered its 10,000th Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft. Long Haul Trucking,...
5 new Love’s Truck Care, Speedco locations offer 24/7 service
OKLAHOMA CITY — Drivers who need tire, lube or light mechanical services can now receive service 24/7 at five new Love’s Truck Care and...
Larson Group’s Peterbilt ‘Road Guru’ mobile service now available at 17 dealerships, 2 parts-only...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Larson Group’s Peterbilt mobile service program, known as “Road Guru,” is now offered at all 17 of the group’s full-service Peterbilt...
September marks fourth consecutive month of gains for Class 5-8 orders, ACT says
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Net orders for Class 8 vehicles in North America were 31,100 units, up 60% from August and a whopping 145% from...
Toyota enters Class 8 electrification contest; plans to produce demo model of extended-range fuel-cell...
LONG BEACH, Calif. — With the rapidly expanding interest in heavy-duty electric trucks, Toyota Motor North America and Hino Trucks, have agreed to jointly develop...
There are important decisions to make before hitting the used truck lot
Used truck prices have come down from last year and freight rates have been steadily rising for the past four months. For some drivers,...
Mack Trucks’ Lehigh Valley Operations facility completes major renovation
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has achieved a major milestone at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pennsylvania, with the completion of an...
ACT report shows August used truck sales volume up, average price, miles, age down
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research, used...
