The average price for a used Class 8 truck in October rose 11% year-over-year to $45,378 as buyers pushed sales 9% higher despite inventory levels that remained tight, ACT Research Co. 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.
Palmer Trucks Opens Parts-Only Store in Kentucky
Palmer Trucks, a regional provider of Kenworth products, has opened a parts-only store, TRP of Northern Kentucky, in Erlanger, Ky. The store opened Nov. 19, according to a Nov. 20 press release.
November 28, 2018Penske Partners with TechForce on Technician Recruitment
Penske Truck Leasing has partnered with TechForce Foundation on the latter’s FutureTech Success campaign, which supports the recruitment of new fleet-maintenance technicians.
November 28, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 26: One More for the Road
If you don’t travel much, but you were among the millions of Americans who set out to visit loved ones this past Thanksgiving weekend, the traffic nightmare you experienced was indeed an anomaly. But there's hope. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
November 26, 2018Fiat Said to Weigh Robotics Unit Sale for Up to $2.3 Billion
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is considering options for its robotics arm, Comau, including a potential sale at a value of 1.5 billion euros to 2 billion euros ($1.7 billion to $2.3 billion), sources familiar with the matter said. The shares rose the most since July.
November 26, 2018Effective Cab Ergonomics Has Key Role in Driver Productivity, Safety and Health, Industry Experts Say
Manufacturers that supply over-the-road trucks, as well as those who operate them, have something to say about their trucks’ cab design. And ergonomics plays a critical role to help enable drivers to perform efficiently.
November 28, 2018Allison, LHP Telematics to Collaborate on Diagnostics
Allison Transmission Inc. announced it is expanding the remote diagnostic options available for its fourth- and fifth-generation transmissions through a collaboration with LHP Telematics.
November 26, 2018Truck Makers, Suppliers Aim to Combat Road Salt Corrosion With Protective Coatings
When winter weather arrives, what also comes with it is the use of road salt, which exacerbates truck corrosion.
November 20, 2018Eberspaecher Acquires Vehicle Climate-Control Specialist Kalori
Heating technology company Eberspaecher has acquired French climate control specialist Kalori SAS, according to a Nov. 6 press release.
November 19, 2018Container-Shipping Companies Plan Industry Alliance
Five container-shipping companies intend to create a nonprofit association focused on the digitalization and standardization of information used in the industry.
November 19, 2018