Mack Trucks Inc. is manufacturing a four-axle, heavy-duty dump truck for the U.S. Army that is offered with either a standard cab with a special, poison gas-resistant coating or a heavily armored cab.
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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.
Used Class 8 Retail Average Price in December Sets Record
The average retail price for a used Class 8 vehicle in December forged ahead to another monthly record as it cleared $82,000. That was 66% higher compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
January 27, 2022New Year, Used Trucks
Having the right part for the right job is the essential tenet for any technician performing maintenance. Trucks can’t move if they’re not operating properly. This is the theme for this quarter’s Calibrate as we explore the details of equipment maintenance and provide a larger perspective of what it entails for the trucking industry.
January 28, 2022Biometric Privacy Law in Illinois Posing Legal Challenge for Truckers
Legal experts are warning that trucking companies and their technology providers could be unintentionally dragged into state and federal class-action civil lawsuits over compliance with the notification requirements of an Illinois biometric privacy law.
January 27, 2022Five Questions With Kerry Stritt, VP of Fleet Services for Southeastern Freight Lines
A professional answers our questions about challenge and innovations in his department.
January 28, 2022Trailer GHG Ruling Muted by California Rules, Industry's Direction
A D.C. court of appeals ruling exempts trailers from federal greenhouse gas and fuel-Âefficiency rules, but California mandates will create the same technology standards for many fleets, while others are adopting the technology because of the economic case for it.
January 28, 2022US House Policymakers Examine Electric Vehicles' Role in Rural Commerce
Transportation policymakers are reviewing the reliability of electric vehicles across the agriculture industry and rural commerce.
January 26, 2022Female Drivers Express Concerns About Sharing Cab With Men
Most professional female truck drivers believe their cabs are safe places, but they recommend that motor carriers adopt training policies allowing them the option for a same-gender trainer when involved in on-the-road activities, a new survey shows.
January 26, 2022Daimler’s Richard Howard Envisions Transformation of Truck Financing
As technology continues to transform the commercial truck market, Daimler’s Richard Howard sees a similar evolution underway on the financial services side of the industry.
January 25, 2022Paccar Boosts Q4 Net Income, Revenue
Paccar Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income rose 26% and revenue increased by about $1 billion compared with a year earlier.
January 25, 2022