The American Trucking Associations has just released the latest edition of U.S. Freight Forecast to 2024, which projects an overall increase in freight volumes for all modes of more than 20% and an increase in the amount of that freight moved by trucks. The Forecast, a product of collaboration between ATA, IHS Global Insight and […]
ClipperCreek has announced the introduction of its 30 kW CS-100-3P 80 AMP, 3 Phase EVSE for use with commercial truck applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo in Washington, DC. This technology represents the highest power EV charging station available for commercial trucking applications. “We saw a need for higher power charging to help expand […]
American Carrier Equipment, a leading trailer manufacturer, announced that its new, ultra-high-tensile-strength steel bottom dump trailer is now delivering to customers in the western United States. The all-steel, tandem-axle, semi-bottom-dump trailer is the culmination of a two-year research, development and field-testing program aimed at producing a tough, lightweight, super breed of trailer for severe-duty applications. […]
Sales of used Class 8 trucks slipped slightly in May due to the retail market slowing 4% month over month. Auction and wholesale segments saw month over month gains. The update on the used market was reported in the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT […]
TrueCar.com, recognized for its information on new car pricing information, trends and forecasting, anticipates that for June 2013, new light vehicle sales in the U.S. (including fleet) is expected to be 1,380,543 units, up 7.8 percent from June 2012 and down 3.9 percent from May 2013 (on an unadjusted basis). The June 2013 forecast translates […]
Penske Truck Leasing has announced it has ordered 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with Cummins Westport 12-liter engines. The natural gas tractors will be used by Penske’s full-service truck leasing and commercial truck rental customers at various locations across the United States. “Many full-service truck leasing customers continue to evaluate using […]
