Parts Suppliers Oppose NLRB Posting Rule
Nov 30, 2011
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), on behalf of its affiliate associations—the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA)—has submitted an americus brief in the U.S. District Court lawsuit that was filed by the National Association of Manufacturers ...
NTEA to Hold Market Research Seminar
Nov 30, 2011
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) will hold a Value of Market Research Seminar Jan. 18, 2012, in Rosemont, IL, to review different approaches to collecting, analyzing and disseminating market data...
Hino, Allison Sign Long-Term Exclusive Agreement
Nov 29, 2011
Hino Trucks and Allison Transmission, Inc. have signed a multi-year, long-term agreement that will make Allison transmissions the preferred and exclusive transmission for all current and future Hino conventional trucks in the United States...
Talbert Manufacturing Boosts Web Presence
Nov 29, 2011
Equipment Web Services (EWS), a division of Dominion Enterprises, has partnered with Talbert Manufacturing to increase and enhance the presence of Talbert Manufacturing dealers on the web...
Freightliner to Hold Design Competition
Nov 29, 2011
Freightliner Trucks announced its “Design the Future of Pride & Profit” truck design contest. Open to college students within North America, entrants are invited to submit original designs for the owner-operator style truck of the future. ...
Freightliner CCC Unveils Learning Management System
Nov 29, 2011
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) launched a new initiative to further support the RV dealer network with timely company and product information...
Trailer Orders Reach Highest Levels in Five Months
Nov 28, 2011
New and net trailer orders in October rose to their highest levels since April and May at 19,408 units and 17,384 units, respectively, according to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. ...
Used Truck Volumes Fall in October
Nov 28, 2011
Reported volumes of used Classes 3-8 truck sales slipped back into negative territory in October after enjoying a recovery in September, with scarce inventory and sustained demand possibly the cause, according to the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research...
ATD Nominates Nine Trucks for National Award
Nov 28, 2011
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) has nominated nine trucks for the 2012 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year...
Consumer Comfort Index Hits Four-Month High
Nov 23, 2011
Consumers’ views on the U.S. outlook improved in November, showing concern is dissipating that the world’s largest economy will tip back into a recession....
Growth Revised Down to 2% for 3Q
Nov 23, 2011
The U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace than previously estimated in the third quarter, but output is expected to pick up in the fourth quarter based on weak inventory accumulation amid sturdy consumer spending....
Cummins Plans to Expand Technical Center
Nov 23, 2011
Cummins Inc will make an investment of $24 million over three years to expand the research and development capabilities at its technical center in North Charleston, S.C....
Wabash Adds Fleetco to Dealer Network
Nov 23, 2011
Wabash National has added Fleetco, a full-service dealership based in Nashville, TN, to its dealer network. ...
Wabash Unveils Dry Freight Van Rated at 35,000 pounds
Nov 22, 2011
Wabash National introduced the industry’s first dry freight van with a 35,000-pound floor rating—the DuraPlate XD-35, which allows cargo typically hauled on a flatbed trailer to be transported in a dry van...
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Up 0.5% in October
Nov 22, 2011
The American Trucking Associations’ advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.5% in October after rising a revised 1.5% in September 2011...
Used-Truck Registrations Set Record for First Three Quarters
Nov 22, 2011
Registrations of used commercial vehicles (GVW Class 3-8) in the U.S. soared to a record 649,900 units during the first three quarters of 2011, surpassing the previous record for the first nine months of a calendar year by nearly 24%, according to Polk...
Trucking Plays Key Role, Experts Say
Nov 22, 2011
Freight transportation plays a critical role in the economy, energy security and environment of the U.S., according to experts at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) U.S. Freight Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC...
Eaton Named to Top 100 Innovators List
Nov 22, 2011
Eaton Corporation has been named a Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global Innovator for its achievements as one of the world’s most innovative companies. ...
Economy Remains ‘Vulnerable,’ Despite Gains
Nov 21, 2011
Recent metrics indicate near-term improvements in the U.S. economy, but experts still worry that it remains “vulnerable.”...
Light-Vehicle Sales Highest in Over Three Years
Nov 21, 2011
New light-vehicle retail sales are experiencing further recovery and strength through the first half of November and are projected to come in at 791,900 units, according to data analyzed by J.D. Power and Associates and LMC Automotive....
Demand Rising for Aftermarket Parts
Nov 21, 2011
As fleets continue to extend their truck ownership cycles to cut down on vehicle-acquisition costs, the demand for aftermarket truck parts is expected to keep gaining strength into next year....
Tara CV Consulting Services Starts National Training Program
Nov 21, 2011
Teresa Aquaro, President of Tara Commercial Vehicle Consulting Services, Inc. announced that the company will offer a 1½-day sales training seminar for truck equipment salespersons. ...
Class 8 Demand Reaches Six-Month High: ACT
Nov 21, 2011
Class 8 new and net orders rose to six-month highs in October, to 29,824 and 28,026 units, respectively, according to the State of the Industry report released by ACT Research Co. (ACT)....
Meritor WABCO Honored By Wabash National
Nov 18, 2011
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has received the prestigious 2011 Platinum Supplier Award from Wabash National Corp—making it the only supplier to receive this award for four consecutive years...
Most Carriers Say CSA an Improvement over SafeStat
Nov 18, 2011
Most carriers believe CSA represents an improvement over SafeStat, and that it will remove unsafe carriers and drivers from the industry and improve safety, according to a survey of 695 carriers by the American Transportation Research Institute ...
