Category: Cab, Trailer & Body

Lightning eMotors Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Lightning eMotors Obtains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

| September 10, 2023

Certification strengthens Lightning’s ability to comply with commercial and regulatory requirements Lightning eMotors provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology for fleets, announced today it has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification for its companywide quality management system. ISO is the leading international standard that specifies the requirements for […]

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Kriete First to Achieve Electric Truck Certification in Wisconsin

Kriete First to Achieve Electric Truck Certification in Wisconsin

| September 8, 2023

Volvo and Mack Trucks designed its Certified EV Dealer program to ensure technicians understand the proper safety procedures when servicing electric drivetrains and components Wisconsin-based commercial truck and equipment dealer Kriete Truck Centers has completed the rigorous training and facility upgrades to become the first Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer […]

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U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks •Inventory level increases paused in August 

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks •Inventory level increases paused in August 

| September 8, 2023

Asking and auction values maintained a downward trend that began in Q2 2022, with sleeper trucks falling at a faster pace than day cabs According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, ongoing inventory increases have led to decreased auction values across the construction equipment, farm machinery, heavy-duty truck, and semitrailer categories in Sandhills marketplaces. These increases […]

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Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR form a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR form a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States

| September 7, 2023

Joint venture will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications, creating highly desirable U.S. manufacturing jobs in the growing clean technology sector Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC [a Daimler Truck Group Company; DAX: DTR0CK; “Daimler Truck”] and PACCAR […]

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FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for August Up M/M at 15,400 Units

FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for August Up M/M at 15,400 Units

| September 7, 2023

FTR reports “As build slots start to open for 2024 production, fleets are starting to place orders on the books” Class 8 orders for August came in at 15,400 units, up 16 % versus July. Orders were down 26% year-over-year, but that comparison is a bit deceptive as last year’s numbers were exceptionally strong. July […]

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EROAD Product Enhancements Enable Improvements in Driver Safety, Operational Transformation, and Tax and Compliance

EROAD Product Enhancements Enable Improvements in Driver Safety, Operational Transformation, and Tax and Compliance

| September 7, 2023

New Features and Functionality Span Clarity Dashcams, Fuel Card Integrations, Route Planning and Advanced Wireless Sensors EROAD, a global leader in fleet performance management, announced a number of product enhancements designed to help fleet customers improve driver safety, streamline operations, and bolster supply chain visibility. Updates have been made to EROAD’s Clarity Dashcam, refrigerated trailer […]

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