Fleet Study Indicates Slow Demand for Trucks
Nov 16, 2009
The 2009 Fleet Study conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (www.ckcvr.com) indicates a likely slow demand for new 2010 EPA compliant power units when they are initially introduced. Respondents to the study were wary of committing to placing orders for the new equipment in the first half of 2010 ...
Commercial Vehicle Operator Show on track for success
Nov 16, 2009
Bookings for next year’s Commercial Vehicle Operator Show and Workshop 2010 are increasing daily...
NHTSA delays lighting regulation
Nov 12, 2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has delayed the effective date of its revised version of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, the regulation affecting lights and reflective devices required on motor vehicles...
Retail truck sales post strong gains
Nov 12, 2009
Retail sales of medium and heavy duty trucks were up sharply in October, according to figures compiled by Wards Communications...
Commercial vehicle market recovering
Nov 12, 2009
While the medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle markets are beginning a slow recovery off the lowest level of production since 1991, significant headwinds remain for the sector to return to normal replacement level demand, according to ACT Research Co...
Manac reintroduces composite van trailer
Nov 11, 2009
Manac Inc has reintroduced the Trailmobile “UltraPlate” composite dry van. This design, along with all manufacturing intellectual property, was acquired by Manac, from Trailmobile Corporation, in September of this year ...
Wabash honors top suppliers
Nov 11, 2009
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) presented awards to eleven of its top suppliers at its annual supplier conference...
FedEx adds 51 New Azure Dynamics Hybrid Electric Vans
Nov 11, 2009
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), announced it will purchase 51 additional gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles from Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD). The FedEx fleet of hybrid electric and electric vehicles will total 325 when all 51 hybrid step-vans are delivered during November and December of 2009. Most of the new FedEx gasoline-electric vehicles will be put into service at a Bronx NY station, making it the first FedEx all-hybrid facility with about 100 trucks...
Navistar Defense Receives New Orders
Nov 11, 2009
Navistar Defense LLC has received orders for 1,928 additional medium tactical vehicles (MTVs) from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). The company also received a four-year System Technical Support (STS) contract worth up to $78 million to provide engineering support for its International® MaxxPro® Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles...
Haldex Updates South Carolina Friction Center
Nov 11, 2009
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced that its brake relining network is undergoing the next planned expansion at the Columbia, South Carolina, Friction Center...
Supreme Industries Reports Financial Results
Nov 11, 2009
Supreme Industries, Inc., reported a slowing in the rate of decline in sales during the third quarter...
Kenworth Introduces 2010 Body Builder Manual
Nov 11, 2009
Kenworth Truck Company has released the Kenworth 2010 Heavy Duty Body Builder Manual, which offers useful information and guidelines for truck specification and design during the body planning and installation processes. The manual’s information is specific to Kenworth chassis with 2010 engines, and focuses on the Kenworth T800, W900 and C500 models typically used by body builders...
Weak plans for new trailer orders
Nov 6, 2009
The fourth quarter 2009 FSR Equipment Buying Index fell 23% from the previous quarter to a reading of 68.7, according to CK Commercial Vehicle Research ...
Humbaur Group, a German trailer manufacturer, acquires Kögel
Nov 6, 2009
Humbaur Group, a German trailer manufacturer with roots in the horse and livestock markets, has acquired Kögel Fahrzeugwerke GmbH, Europe´s third-largest truck trailer manufacturer....
Slow growth seen for truck and trailer sales
Nov 6, 2009
The recovery has begun according to the latest issue of The North American Commercial Truck and Trailer Outlook published by FTR Associates...
Class 8 Heavy Truck Orders Up Sharply in October
Nov 4, 2009
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing Class 8 net orders for all major North American OEMs totaled 21,792 units in October, reflecting a definite upsurge in order activity...
Wabash Consolidates its Platform Manufacturing Facilities
Nov 3, 2009
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced that it’s wholly owned subsidiary, Transcraft Corporation, a manufacturer of flatbed, drop deck, dump trailers and truck bodies, has agreed on the terms of a sale of its Anna, Illinois, production facility and will consolidate its operations into its Cadiz, Kentucky, facility...
Oshkosh’s 4Q Income Down 16%
Nov 3, 2009
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today reported fiscal 2009 fourth-quarter net sales of $1.49 billion and income from continuing operations of $52.4 million, or $0.63 per share, compared with net sales of $1.85 billion and income from continuing operations of $62.4 million, or $0.84 per share, in the prior year’s fourth quarter...
Navistar Acquires Engine Components Business from Continental
Nov 3, 2009
Navistar, Inc., concluded an agreement to acquire certain assets and the membership interests of Continental Diesel Systems US, LLC, to manufacture key fuel injection components for its MaxxForce diesel engines. The company also will establish a dedicated research and development facility to support Navistar’s diesel power system components...
Kinedyne Opens Plant In Nantong, China
Nov 3, 2009
Located in the port city of Nantong, the new complex includes four distinct buildings, covering more than 200,000 square feet. The facility will now serve as the base of operations for more than 300 of the company’s employees, who will support the company’s manufacturing, quality control, engineering and supply chain management activities in the region...
SmartWay Trailer Regulation to Take Effect January 1
Nov 2, 2009
Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, no 2011 or subsequent model year 53’ or longer box-type trailer (dry, refrigerated or curtainside vans) may be pulled by a heavy-duty tractor on a highway in California unless it is either SmartWay-certified or has been retrofitted with equipment to meet SmartWay technical requirements and specifications...
Mack Receives Three More Orders From Army
Nov 2, 2009
Mack Trucks, Inc. has received three additional delivery orders for MACK Vision Elite model tractors from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. The orders are part of a three-year $28.5 million contract for 152 heavy-duty tractors and trailers, as well as spare parts...
ACOFAS to Chair Workshops at HDAW’10
Oct 29, 2009
ACOFAS has been selected to chair the Thursday Education Workshops to be held at HDAW’10 in January 2010 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. ...
Volvo Trucks, Mack to Merge
Oct 29, 2009
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America will merge on Sunday into a single organization called North American Trucks to sharpen efficiency, according to the Allentown Morning Call....
Central Michigan Kenworth Opens Lansing Location
Oct 28, 2009
Central Michigan Kenworth was recently opened in Lansing to enhance customer support following the conversion of the dealership from another truck manufacturer to Kenworth...
