Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

BAE Systems to collaborate with Cummins on transit bus hybrid drivetrain for 2027 and beyond

BAE Systems to collaborate with Cummins on transit bus hybrid drivetrain for 2027 and beyond

| April 24, 2024

Cummins’ B hybrid-compatible diesel engine with BAE Systems’ drivetrain system targeted for launch in 2027 BAE Systems (LON: BA) and Cummins Inc. have announced plans to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain for the transit market, targeted for launch in 2027. The hybrid electric solution […]

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Performance Food Group and Industry-Leading Partners Unveil Sustainable Distribution Center of the Future

Performance Food Group and Industry-Leading Partners Unveil Sustainable Distribution Center of the Future

| April 23, 2024

Advanced Energy Machines, FreeWire, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America played key roles in facility transformation In recognition of Earth Day 2024, Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), Advanced Energy Machines (AEM), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America, partnered to hold a special open house event at PFG’s Gilroy, CA facility to show how the companies have collaborated to help […]

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Premier Truck Rental Expands Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fuel Lube and Mini Lube Trucks

Premier Truck Rental Expands Fleet with State-of-the-Art Fuel Lube and Mini Lube Trucks

| April 23, 2024

These state-of-the-art trucks enhance operation capabilities and are available for monthly rental nationwide  Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a leading provider of custom work truck and trailer rentals, proudly announces the addition of cutting-edge Fuel Lube and mini Lube trucks to its fleet. This strategic investment further emphasizes the company’s commitment to adapting to customers’ needs, […]

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March Class 8 Net Orders May Finally Indicate Slowing Capacity Additions

March Class 8 Net Orders May Finally Indicate Slowing Capacity Additions

| April 22, 2024

ACT Research reports final March Class 8 net orders totaled 17,410 units (17.2k seasonally adjusted), down 8.4% y/y Final March Class 8 net orders totaled 17,410 units (17.2k seasonally adjusted), down 8.4% y/y. Total Classes 5-7 orders rose 23% y/y to 25,359 units (23.4k seasonally adjusted), as published in ACT Research’s latest State of the […]

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International Truck Names North Central International 2023 Dealer of the Year

International Truck Names North Central International 2023 Dealer of the Year

| April 22, 2024

This is NCI’s first dealer of the year award, but the third time the dealer has won International’s Presidential Award which is awarded to the top performing International® dealerships. Dealer Principal Andy Hatlestad accepted the award International Truck has named North Central International (NCI) as the company’s 2023 dealer of the year. This is NCI’s first dealer of […]

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FIRST CLASS 8 HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC FREIGHT TRUCK MAKES HISTORIC CROSSING OF U.S.-MEXICO BORDER 

FIRST CLASS 8 HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC FREIGHT TRUCK MAKES HISTORIC CROSSING OF U.S.-MEXICO BORDER 

| April 21, 2024

Dedicated trucks will utilize recently built charging infrastructure installed by SDG&E designed to provide reliable and accessible charging options for medium- to heavy-duty electric freight trucks crossing the U.S.-Mexico border San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and Bali Express announced the historic crossing of a Class 8 heavy-duty electric freight truck from the U.S. into Mexico. The […]

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