U.S. Class 8 retail sales in December cleared 21,000 to reach the high mark for the year, but were off 7.4% from a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
January 13, 2021Fleet Equipment News
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December Class 8 Sales Reach High Mark for 2020, Down 7.4% Compared With 2019
Sherri Baker Joins Hyliion as Chief Financial Officer
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, announced Sherri Baker will join the company as chief financial officer.
January 12, 2021US Tarp Partners With New Life Transport Parts Center
US Tarp announced a partnership agreement with New Life Transport Parts Center to continue to distribute its tarps and replacement parts through the centers.
January 11, 2021Geotab Releases Next-Gen Version of Flagship Telematics Device
Geotab released the latest version of its flagship GO9 telematics solution, which now includes high-speed wireless connectivity, the company announced Jan. 11.
January 11, 2021December Class 8 Orders Fourth-Best Ever
North American Class 8 orders in December notched the fourth-highest volume ever as they surpassed 50,000 for the second consecutive month, according to ACT Research citing truck makers’ initial data.
January 7, 2021The JZ Expedited Cos. Eyes Expansion of Site in Jacksonville
The JZ Expedited Cos. announced it secured a first right of refusal to develop an additional 45-acre parcel as it seeks to expand its inland marine terminal business model in Jacksonville, Fla.
January 6, 2021Clarience Technologies Acquires Ecco Safety Group
Clarience Technologies announced it acquired Ecco Safety Group, which has nearly 50 years of experience in research, design, development, manufacturing and distribution of emergency lighting and audible warning equipment for commercial and emergency vehicles for global markets.
January 6, 2021MATS Postpones March Event
The 50th anniversary of the Mid-America Trucking Show has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.
January 5, 2021FMCSA Proposes to Add Truck Rear Underride Guards to Safety Checklist
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule amending federal safety regulations to specifically add rear impact guards as a required item on the list of annual inspections for motor carriers and roadside inspectors.
January 5, 2021American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Arizona Storage Rental
American Trailer Rental Group announced it completed the acquisition of Phoenix-based Arizona Storage Rental Inc.
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