FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August at 16,500 units. December trailer orders were -17% m/m and -41% y/y. Trailer orders for 2019 totaled 203,000 units. Fleets are displaying the same caution on trailers as they […]
Announcements scheduled by Crane Carrier, Ford, Isuzu, Mack, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ram, and more More than 100 companies have announced plans to introduce new commercial trucks, bodies and truck equipment at The Work Truck Show 2020, North America’s largest work truck event. Work Truck Week runs March 3–6 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Educational […]
Powered by Panasonic OneConnectSM, commercial jobs are now right-sized Panasonic in collaboration with Tropos Motors revealed two multi-technology production-ready compact utility commercial vehicles. These right-sized, highly capable fleet truck concepts are powered by Panasonic’s proprietary software and cloud services platform OneConnectSM and represent a more accessible and a more agile fleet approach conceived to keep business flowing in […]
FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit, includes a system of wheel covers and fairings designed for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, as a factory-installed option in Q2 2020 “The aerodynamics of our trucks have a significant impact on fuel efficiency and our customers’ bottom line,” said Allison Athey, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America. “The new FlowBelow […]
Trailer Manufacturer Signs on as Heroes Truck Sponsor, Donates Eye-catching Trailer The American Trucking Associations announced Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, a leading North American trailer manufacturer, is the newest sponsor of ATA’s Heroes Truck workforce development program. “For Utility to recognize the value of recruiting truck drivers to meet the needs of America’s growing economy […]
Production is expected to begin in the second half of 2019 with full production expected by mid-2020 Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. was awarded the design and production of the cabin structure and other components of Autocar’s severe-duty vocational truck. At full volume, annual revenues from the program are expected to approximate $5 million. Patrick Miller, President […]
