Category: Cab, Trailer & Body New

Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia

Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia

| October 24, 2024

Today’s propane engine is 90% cleaner than the most stringent federal emission standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Blue Bird Corporation electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its first fleet of propane-powered buses to the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the largest school district in Pennsylvania. Blue Bird supplied a total of […]

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Workhorse Group standardizes on Siemens Xcelerator as a Service for sustainable last mile delivery electric trucks

Workhorse Group standardizes on Siemens Xcelerator as a Service for sustainable last mile delivery electric trucks

| October 22, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) startup standardizes on Teamcenter X and NX to reduce IT overhead, enhance accessibility across development teams and supply chain Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse), an American technology company focused on pioneering the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software, […]

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FTR Reports September U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 11,532, the Lowest Level for the Month Since 2016

FTR Reports September U.S. Trailer Net Orders at 11,532, the Lowest Level for the Month Since 2016

| October 20, 2024

The challenging truck freight environment in 2024 is continuing to suppress U.S. trailer demand. Year-to-date (YTD) for 2024 FTR reported September U.S. trailer net orders rose by 75% month-over-month (m/m) from a low base to 11,532 units but were down 63% year-over-year (y/y). Net orders were the lowest for a September since 2016. Despite the […]

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New Ford Pro Tool Runs the Numbers to Show Where Electric Makes Cents

New Ford Pro Tool Runs the Numbers to Show Where Electric Makes Cents

| October 17, 2024

Ford Pro’s latest digital solutions help businesses determine when, where, and how electric vans and trucks can work best for them Does your business have vehicles ready to make the switch to electric? Ford Pro™, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company, has introduced new digital tools—including E-Switch Assist—to help integrate electric vans and trucks […]

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Mack Trucks Reaffirms Commitment to Safety and Veterans

Mack Trucks Reaffirms Commitment to Safety and Veterans

| October 16, 2024

Through the Workforce Heroes program, recognizable by its camouflage-wrapped Mack Anthem, ATA provides recruitment and training for honorable, dedicated and passionate men and women to join the trucking industry Mack Trucks announced the continuation of its long-standing commitment to highway safety and veteran support through renewed sponsorships of two key American Trucking Associations (ATA) programs […]

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Freightliner unveils Fifth Generation Cascadia

Freightliner unveils Fifth Generation Cascadia

| October 15, 2024

Industry’s best-selling Class 8 truck sets new standards in safety, efficiency and profitability  Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), unveiled the fifth generation Cascadia. The newest addition to the Freightliner family builds on its legacy as the industry’s preferred on-highway truck with advanced […]

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