Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Indicate Strong Demand Continues

Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Indicate Strong Demand Continues

| March 22, 2023

ACT Research reports orders increased sequentially, but were lower against longer-term comparisons February’s preliminary net trailer orders increased sequentially, but were lower against longer-term comparisons, with 25,800 units (25,600 SA) projected to have been booked during the month. Final February results will be available later this month. This preliminary market estimate should be within +/-5% […]

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<strong>Volvo Buses changes business model in Europe and has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw in 2024</strong>

Volvo Buses changes business model in Europe and has decided to close its bodybuilding factory in Wroclaw in 2024

| March 21, 2023

This means that Volvo Buses will focus its production on chassis and together with external bodybuilders offer customers in Europe a complete range of city and intercity buses as well as coaches for the premium segment Volvo Buses is changing its business model in Europe and will apply the same successful model as it has […]

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<strong>Ford Pro Working with Ernst & Young LLP to Help Customers Understand Electric Vehicle Tax Credits</strong>

Ford Pro Working with Ernst & Young LLP to Help Customers Understand Electric Vehicle Tax Credits

| March 21, 2023

Commercial customers of Ford E-Transit™ – as well as Ford Pro Charging™ equipment – may qualify for IRA tax credits of up to $7,500 per electric vehicle purchased Ford Pro™ is expanding its one-stop shop for commercial customers with the announcement of a new program designed to help fleets understand Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) electric vehicle tax […]

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Preliminary Used Truck Same Dealer Retail Sales Increased 2% M/M in February

Preliminary Used Truck Same Dealer Retail Sales Increased 2% M/M in February

| March 20, 2023

ACT Research reports preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a small gain Preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a small gain, rising 2% m/m in February. The small improvement paled in comparison to the 233% sequential increase in auctions sales and a 55% jump in […]

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TuSimple Trucks Cruise Past the 10 Million Mile Mark

TuSimple Trucks Cruise Past the 10 Million Mile Mark

| March 17, 2023

TuSimple has recorded only one at-fault incident in its 10 million miles, which is below the average yearly accidents for a traditional truck fleet according to a 2022 Fleet Safety Study TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company trucks have driven more than 10 million cumulative miles through testing, research and freight delivery. “This is […]

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Forward and Kodiak Robotics Become First Companies to Operate Consistent Autonomous Trucking Service Between Dallas and Atlanta

Forward and Kodiak Robotics Become First Companies to Operate Consistent Autonomous Trucking Service Between Dallas and Atlanta

| March 17, 2023

The companies are delivering expedited freight 24 hours a day, six days a week Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, announced a dedicated agreement with Forward Air Corporation asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through this agreement, Kodiak and Forward are operating autonomous freight service 24 hours per day, six days […]

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