Volvo Trucks Welcomes SCR
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued guidance on March 27 regarding the use of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to meet the federal emissions regulations scheduled to take effect in 2010...
Maxon Breaks Ground For New Facility
Coinciding with the celebration of the company’s 50th year in business, Maxon Lift Corporation broke ground on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility....
Volvo Investing in a New Production Facility
The Volvo Group is investing in an assembly facility for trucks in Russia to meet increasing demand on the fast-growing markets there...
Navistar Unveils Diesel Hybrid School Bus
Navistar International Corporation debuted one of the first diesel hybrid school buses in Sacramento on Wednesday, highlighting the potential to help meet California's climate change, energy efficiency and clean air goals...
J.B. Hunt 1Q Revenue Up 2%
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced first-quarter total operating revenue was $797 million, a 2% increase from the $780 million for the first quarter of 2006....
Knapheide Improves Efficiency With New Program
Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced that Knapheide Manufacturing Company has deployed ENOVIA SmarTeam to optimally manage its product information and development processes, including SolidWorks design data. ...
Diesel Increases 3.7 Cents
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationally rose 3.7 cents to $2.877 for the week ending April 15, according to the Energy Information Administration....
NTEA Offers Market Research Seminar
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) will be conducting a seminar for industry professionals who have marketing and/or marketing research responsibilities in their companies....
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Sets Record for Exhibit Space
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 has topped its own exhibit space sales record -- and possibly that of any U.S. or Canadian exposition to be held in 2008 -- going over the 2 million mark for net square feet ...
Truck sales down 26% over a year ago
Medium and heavy trucks continued their selling slide in March, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications...
NTEA Schedules ‘Closing the Gap’ Seminar
Business owners will have an opportunity to better understand, measure, manage and improve customer service throughout their entire operation by attending a new seminar offered by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). ...
Eaton Buys Fuel-Component Maker
From Fleet Owner
Eaton Corp. is buying the fuel components division of Saturn Electronics & Engineering for an undisclosed sum...
Volvo Introduces VHD 430
The Volvo VHD vocational truck and tractor are now available with a factory-installed 42-inch sleeper cab, designated the VHD 430. ...
Spartan Chassis Opens Two New Facilities
Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc., announced the purchase of two manufacturing facilities near its headquarters in Charlotte, Mich. ...
Volvo to Invest in Cab Production in France
AB Volvo’s Board of Directors has decided to invest in subsidiary Renault Trucks’ cab plant in Blainville, France. The investment is being made to increase capacity and comprises both assembly and painting....
New Pickup Truck Designs Drive Tonneau Aftermarket
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's shows that the North American Light Truck Tonneau Cover Aftermarket earned revenues of approximately $254.7 million in 2005 and estimates to grow to about $300.1 million in 2012. ...
NTDA 2007 Scholarship Applications Available
A helping hand with ever-increasing college tuition is in sight for one student who applies for the 2007 National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Scholarship Program....
Diesel Price Skyrockets 11.4 Cents
The average price for a gallon of diesel nationally went up 11.4 cents to $2.79 for the week ending April 1, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA)....
Volvo, EPA Partner in Program for SmartWay Tractors
Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a comprehensive package of vehicle components for the Volvo VN to deliver high fuel efficiency and low emissions...
Preliminary March Truck Orders Lower Than Expected
Preliminary Class 8 net new orders for March, released by A.C.T., were 12,700 down 76% year-over-year (vs. down 69% year-over-year in February) and lower than Bear Stearns’ forecast of 14,000-16,000....
Updated U.S. Federal Lighting Guide Kit Available from NTEA
Compliance with lighting requirements will be easier to determine with the newly updated U.S. Federal Lighting Guide Kit available from the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). ...
Mack Announces 2006 Distributors of the Year
Mack Trucks, Inc. today announced the recipients of its 2006 Distributor of the Year awards, honoring high-performing distributors in its U.S. and Canada business units....
NTEA Publication & Materials Catalog Offers Array of Products/Services
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently published its Spring/Summer 2007 Work Truck Industry Publications & Materials catalog...
Revised Truck Equipment Handbook Available from NTEA
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently revised its Truck Equipment Handbook. ...
DHL Expands Operations
From Fleet Owner
New services and terminals are coming online from DHL as the express carrier seeks to expand its operations between North America, Mexico, and Asia...
