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Archive for May, 2013
Ryder helps Batemans Brewery boost its capacity in the UK
A new fleet of custom-bodied DAF LF 21, 18 and 12 ton HGVs has been added to the beer delivery fleet of Lincolnshire-based Batemans Brewery, designed to increase the carrying capacity of its vehicles. Supplied on contract hire from Ryder, the vehicles have custom-built Bevan curtainside bodies with a low deck height and low profile […]
Used Class 8 Market Down 5% M/M, Demand Steady
According to ACT Research, the used truck market was unable to book a third month of sequential improvement in April, due to a 33%+ contraction in the auction segment of the market. The retail and wholesale segments rose 2% and 19%, respectively, month over month. The update on the used market was reported in the […]
Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Increase More Than Forecast
Courtesy of Bloomberg News by Alex Kowalski: Orders for U.S. durable goods increased more than forecast in April, pointing to gains in business investment that will help manufacturing rebound in the second half of the year. Bookings for equipment meant to last at least three years increased 3.3 percent last month after dropping 5.9 percent […]
Leaders from Electric Drive Supply Chain to Gather at EDTA Conference
The electric drive industry, some would say, is definitely feeling “electric.” With record breaking sales, new models hitting the streets, expanding charging options and technological advances marching forward, these trends will set the stage for the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) 2013 Conference and Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. The event to be held at […]
Rehrig Pacific Company Launches New GMA Pallet
Rehrig Pacific Company, a market leader in logistics & supply chain management, reusable transport packaging, and environmental waste & recycling solutions, has announced the launch of its new GMA Rackable Plastic Pallet. The GMA Rackable Plastic Pallet is the latest in Rehrig Pacific’s supply chain solutions. “We’ve engineered the GMA Pallet as a result of […]
