U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks overall dropped nearly 20% in March as only Class 7 posted a gain compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
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Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Stemco Ceases Manufacturing of TrailerTail, Other Products
Industry supplier Stemco has discontinued production of its TrailerTail product, which helped pioneer improved aerodynamics at the rear of the trailer.
April 14, 2020Goodyear Offers ‘Zero Contact’ Customer Service, Announces Convoy Collaboration
People who go to a Goodyear Auto Service store for such things as an oil change or new tires have a new “zero contact” option that limits face-to-face interactions during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
April 14, 2020Carrier Transicold Unveils Smaller Solar-Charging System
Carrier Transicold announced that its newest solar charging system fits on top of the transport refrigeration unit and delivers more power — faster.
April 13, 2020Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Find Ways to Support Medical Personnel
Sears Seating, Dana Inc. and Cummins Inc. — three of the oldest companies in the nation that typically supply the trucking industry — separately announced they are repurposing their efforts to create products and provide material for medical personnel battling the novel coronavirus.
April 10, 2020Boss Adds Third Shop Location in Oklahoma
Boss Shop Inc. announced it opened a Boss Truck Shop full-service truck repair, maintenance and tire shop location in Ardmore, Okla., at the Flying J Travel Plaza.
April 10, 2020Fleets Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Wide-Base Tires Versus Duals
Motor carriers consider many factors — and come to different conclusions — as they evaluate wide-base tires versus standard duals for their tractors and trailers.
April 13, 2020March Class 8 Sales Near Replacement Levels
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in March fell 27.8% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto .com reported.
April 9, 2020Bridgestone Set to Restart North American Tire Plant Operations
Bridgestone Americas announced plans to restart its North American commercial tire plants as well as its North American Firestone industrial products and Firestone building products manufacturing facilities April 13.
April 8, 2020March Class 8 Orders Drop to Recessionary Levels
Orders for North American Class 8 vehicles in March fell below 8,000, ACT Research reported, as already weak freight demand collided with the spreading coronavirus.
April 7, 2020