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The leaders of Volvo Trucks’ global and North American operations expressed optimism about the second half of this year and into 2018 during presentations for the launch of the company’s new VNL longhaul tractor.

Engine maker Cummins Inc. increased its quarterly cash dividend on common stock to $1.08 per share from $1.025 per share, payable Sept. 1 to shareholders of record on Aug. 18.

Highway tractors with 6×2 power configurations have been heralded as an important technology for improving fuel mileage, but fleet owners have been hesitant in selecting the systems because they have a tendency to run through tires more quickly and because diesel is less costly than it was earlier this decade.

Snider Fleet Solutions recently acquired 27 locations from TCI Tire Centers, which the company said makes it one of the largest commercial tire dealers in the United States.

ONE20, a membership community built exclusively for professional truck drivers, announced a new roadside assistance program for its members starting in August.

Volvo Trucks North America introduced a redesigned version of its VNL-series over-the-road tractor designed to improve the truck’s fuel efficiency and performance, as well as driver comfort.

Volvo Trucks North America set a Guinness World Record for the largest object unboxed when it launched its new truck, the Volvo VNL.

Class 8 orders cleared 18,000 in June, a 40% year-over-year gain, according to ACT Research Co.

Mack’s newest highway truck will debut Sept. 13. The vehicle will be on display at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta Sept. 25-28.