Penske Truck Rental has announced it is making collision avoidance systems and air disc brakes its standard spec on commercial tractors within its rental fleet. “These added vehicle features underscore our commitment to over-the-road safety for our commercial truck rental customers and their drivers,” said Don Mikes, senior vice president of rental at Penske. “These systems can help commercial […]
Used Class 8 truck same dealer sales increased again in November, recording a 1% month-over-month increase, according to the latest research. Historically, according to ACT Research, November sales volumes fall below average; however, this year it bucked the trend with a 37% increase year-over-year. “This unexpected bump was enough to move year-to-date comparisons out of […]
Con-way Freight (NYSE:CNW), one of the top transportation providers in the country, has added Freightliner Cascadia 113 natural gas-powered tractors to its fleet. Freightliner began production of the Freightliner Cascadia 113 natural gas-powered tractors in August 2013, and these Con-way Freight units are the first Cascadia day cabs with factory-installed compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks […]
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) has recently unveiled its new V-RideTM Rear Suspension System. As the first-ever single-axle rear suspension rated at 24,000 lbs., V-Ride is designed to offer luxury motorhome manufacturers more options for floor plan designs and luxury amenities, and it offers motorhome owners more towing capacity and more flexibility. The V-Ride Rear […]
