Volvo Groupās North American heavy-duty truck deliveries rose 22% in August from the same month last year, the company reported Sept. 18.
September 18, 2014Business, Logistics, Equipment, Autonomous
Western Star Targets 5% Market Share; Seeks Efficiency Without āJellybeanā Look
HENDERSON, Nev. ā Executives at Western Star Trucks want to increase their market share to 5% of the U.S. and Canadian Class 8 market, and think there are enough haters of ājellybeansā among truck operators that they can pull it off.
September 22, 2014Business, Safety, Autonomous
Volvoās North American Deliveries Rise 22% in August
Business, Autonomous
Peterbilt Debuts New Garbage Truck Configuration
Peterbilt introduced a right-hand stand-up configuration for its Model 320 garbage truck, which the company says continues to gain in popularity.
September 17, 2014Business, Autonomous
Railroad Delays Criticized
Senate leaders and rail customers last week lambasted railroads for unresolved delays that continue to tie the U.S. freight network in knots, slowing truck, automotive and grain shipments along with it.
September 15, 2014Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous
Western Star Unveils New Highway Tractor; 5700XE Aimed at Small, Medium Fleets
HENDERSON, Nev. ā Daimlerās Western Star unit launched a new highway tractor offering improved fuel efficiency while maintaining the brandās classic styling.
September 15, 2014Government, Business, Safety, Autonomous
TMC to Host 10th Annual SuperTech, Discuss Maintenance Issues at Meeting
The nationās top truck technicians will put their skills to the test at the SuperTech 2014 competition during the Technology & Maintenance Councilās fall meeting Sept. 22-25 in Orlando, Florida.
September 15, 2014Business, Government, Autonomous
Used-Truck Demand Strong, Even as Availability Grows
Strong demand for used trucks is keeping prices at high levels, even as availability of newer equipment continues to grow, analysts said.
September 15, 2014Business, Equipment, Autonomous
New Truck Orders Grow; 2014 Slots Nearly Filled
Persistent strength in new Class 8 truck orders has filled nearly all open build slots in manufacturersā production plans through the remainder of 2014, industry analysts said.
September 15, 2014Business, Fuel, Safety, Autonomous
Study Says Fleets Reap More Savings With Investment in Fuel Technologies
Ten large trucking fleets reduced their annual fuel costs by $7,200 per truck by instituting an array of technologies and practices to increase efficiency, according to an annual industry survey.
September 15, 2014Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous
Cass Freight Index Rises in August
The Cass Freight Index, a measure of shipping activity in trucking and other transportation modes, rose in August but expenditures dipped, Cass Information Systems said.
September 9, 2014