U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June rose 7.7% compared with the year-ago period, but slid marginally compared with May, according to Wards Intelligence.
July 13, 2023Business, Equipment, Breaking News
June Class 8 Sales Rise 7.7% Year-Over-Year
Business, Equipment
Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer
The new leader of Hyundai Translead said that while the trailer market was softer through the first half of this year compared with year-ago levels, he sees pockets of strength heading into 2024.
July 13, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request
A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.
July 13, 2023Government, Business, Equipment, Safety
Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking
Frank Sonzala’s company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.
July 13, 2023Business, Equipment
June Class 8 Orders Continue Rebound
North American Class 8 truck orders experienced a year-over-year increase for the second month in a row during June, ACT Research reported.
July 12, 2023Government, Business, Equipment
FMCSA Leasing Task Force Begins Work
Members of a federal truck-leasing task force began outlining plans for discussions on how to evaluate potential predatory commercial and motor carrier lease agreements.
July 12, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety, Top 100
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 3
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — On a sun-soaked morning in early June, Roland Bolduc arrived at his state’s truck driving championships ready for elite level competition. He was up to the task.
July 12, 2023Government, Equipment, Logistics
Arizona to Standardize Truck-Restriction Highway Signs
Arizona has a new law mandating that vehicle weight-restriction signs can only be enforced on state highways if designed by the state transportation department.
July 11, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy
BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.
July 11, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Renault, China’s Geely Sign $8.8 Billion Powertrain Tie-Up
France’s Renault SA has formally signed a joint venture agreement with China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. to set up a new combustion engine and hybrid powertrain company.
July 11, 2023