Daimler Trucks Leads Class 6-8 NAFTA, U.S. Markets
Jan 20, 2011
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that it is the Class 6-8 segment leader for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and United States markets...
Class 8 Net Orders Reach Highest Level Since May 2006
Jan 19, 2011
December net orders of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial vehicles for North American markets were 27,044 units, up 128% year-over-year, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Medium-duty Classes 5-7 net orders fell 9% month-over-month from November, but were up 89% on a year-over-year basis...
TMD Friction Products Partners With Vipar Heavy Duty
Jan 19, 2011
TMD FRICTION Products has announced a new agreement with Global Parts Network, LLC (GPN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VIPAR Heavy Duty, which will make TMD's DON and TEXTAR brands exclusively available through VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico...
Freightliner Collaborates with McNeilus on New Mixer Chassis
Jan 19, 2011
Freightliner Trucks announced a new collaboration with McNeilus Companies in the development of a new bridge formula mixer chassis...
Truck OEMs Aim for New Breed of ‘Low-Cost’ Models
Jan 18, 2011
Research firm Frost & Sullivan has unveiled a detailed analysis of what it calls the “low cost truck” movement, a strategic initiative by truck manufacturers either individually or through joint ventures that will completely reshape the types of commercial vehicles used around the world...
Record Order of HEVs for Azure Dynamics
Jan 18, 2011
Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC:AZDDF) has received a 600-unit order from Purolator, the largest ever order of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology for the company, with 200 units delivered each year for the next three years. The vehicles are integrated on a Ford E450 chassis with a Ford 5.4L gasoline engine...
Rail Volumes Up 14.9% in First Week of 2011
Jan 14, 2011
U.S. total rail volumes increased 14.9% year-over-year in the week ending January 8, according to the American Association of Railroads ...
Truck sales break skid in 2010
Jan 13, 2011
Retail truck sales were up significantly in 2010, according to figures compiled by Ward’s Automotive Group...
FTR Shippers Condition Index in Neutral Territory
Jan 13, 2011
FTR Associates’ Shippers Condition Index (SCI), as reported in the January issue of the Shippers Update, was hovering near the neutral reading of zero at the end of 2010, reflecting the continuing effects of the earlier pause in the economic recovery...
Great Dane Reorganizes Management Structure
Jan 13, 2011
Great Dane Trailers has reorganized its management structure as part of an ongoing process aimed at enhancing the company’s leadership and business fundamentals and accelerating future growth...
Carry-On Trailer Now Part of American Trailer Works
Jan 13, 2011
Southlake Equity Group has acquired Carry-On Trailer Corporation, the largest manufacturer of light-duty trailers in the United States. Together with its prior acquisition of PJ Trailers, Inc., the companies form operating units of the newly formed American Trailer Works, Inc...
UK Van, Truck Registrations Up 15.9% in 2010
Jan 12, 2011
Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that van and truck registrations posted an annual growth of 15.9% in 2010 for "one of the best ever" years, according to president Paul Everitt...
Western European Trailer Market Up 11% in 2010
Jan 12, 2011
The trailer market in Western Europe grew by 11% in 2010, according to the latest survey by consulting group CLEAR...
Green Truck Summit a Highlight of Work Truck Show
Jan 11, 2011
The Green Truck Summit, jointly produced by the National Truck Equipment Association and CALSTART, will be held on March 7 and 8 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis as part of The Work Truck Show 2011....
Karl Rove to Be Featured At HD Dialogue ’11
Jan 11, 2011
Due to circumstances beyond her control, Liz Cheney is unable to appear at HD Dialogue’11 on January 17 and has been replaced by her friend, Karl Rove, the former White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor. ...
Western European Trailer Market Grows 11% In 2010
Jan 11, 2011
Utility Opens New Dealership In Grand Rapids, Michigan
Jan 11, 2011
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced that Hudsonville Trailer Company is Utility’s newest dealership in Grand Rapids, Michigan....
Reyco Granning LLC Formed By New Ownership
Jan 11, 2011
Reyco Granning Suspensions has been purchased from Tuthill Corporation in a management buyout backed by the private investment group, MAT Capital, an affiliate of MAT Holdings, Inc. Reyco Granning LLC is a privately held suspension manufacturing company that produces air, steel spring and auxiliary suspension systems for trucks, trailers and specialty vehicle OEMs. ...
Class 8 Production Expected to be Up 31% for 2010
Jan 11, 2011
In the latest release of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, ACT Research Co. projects full-year 2010 production of Class 8 vehicles approximately 154,500 units, up 31 percent from a weak 2009, but still well below normal replacement demand. ...
Cargo Tank Rules May Be ‘Outsourced’
Jan 10, 2011
A key federal regulatory agency for tank trucks and trailers is considering a plan that in effect would turn over regulation writing responsibility for cargo tanks to a couple of industry organizations...
Manufacturing Technology Consumption Up 82.7% in 2010
Jan 10, 2011
November U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $318.18 million, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and The Association For Manufacturing Technology...
NTEA Requalifies Two in MVP Program
Jan 10, 2011
Through its Member Verification Program (MVP), the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has requalified two member companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards: Hews Co LLC of South Portland, Maine, and TODCO of Marion, Ohio...
Court Favors Bendix In Disc-Brake Patent Suit
Jan 7, 2011
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has “confirmed and expanded upon” a September jury in favor of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (a joint venture with Dana) and Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, as well as Bendix’s parent, Munich-based Knorr-Bremse Group, in their air disc brake patent-infringement lawsuit brought against Haldex Brake Products Corp...
Timpte Selects Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) For Preferred Status
Jan 7, 2011
The Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by Pressure Systems International (PSI) has been selected as Timpte Inc.’s preferred automatic tire-inflation system...
Class 8 Net Orders for December Stay Strong
Jan 6, 2011
December Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs were 25,247 units, according to FTR Associates’ preliminary data—only a 3% drop from the strong November activity...
