Volvo AB, the world’s second-biggest maker of trucks, is about to increase its market value by about a fifth, if analyst estimates are to be believed.
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Dayton Parts Acquires Security Steel Supply Co.
Dayton Parts announced the acquisition of Security Steel Supply Co., a distributor of steel bars for the leaf spring industry.
August 17, 2018
Three experts from Transport Enterprise Leasing discuss strategies for buying and selling trucks amid regulatory shifts, trade tensions and economic uncertainty.
Trailer Orders Break Record in July Amid Fleet Demand
U.S. trailer orders broke past 29,000 to set a record for July, shattering the previous high of 28,058Â for the month that had stood for 24 years, ACT Research Co. reported.
August 16, 2018July Class 8 Sales Jump Amid Demand for Safety Tech
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in July were the second-highest of the year, increasing by more than 33% as they cleared 20,000.
August 16, 2018Trump’s Tariffs Will Make Fixing Your Car More Expensive
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. may shift its China supplier network to factories in Taiwan. Multi Parts has stopped hiring new employees. AutoZone Inc. and O’Reilly Automotive Inc. plan to raise prices.
August 16, 2018Navistar Appoints VW Truck & Bus Executive Christian Schulz to Board
Truck maker Navistar International Corp. appointed Christian Schulz to its board of directors, effective immediately.
August 15, 2018CVSA Responds to Senators by Deciding to Spend a Day Inspecting Trailer Underride Guards
In response to a request by two U.S. senators, roadside commercial motor vehicle inspectors later this month will spend a day collecting data on the condition and maintenance of rear trailer underride guards.
August 15, 2018Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'Orchestrating the Supply Chain'
What are shippers doing to orchestrate the supply chain? How are they tackling capacity, service, visibility and control? That's the focus of our Aug. 22 LiveOnWeb program, "Orchestrating the Supply Chain." Watch the replay.
August 15, 2018Medium-Duty Sales Near 20,000 in July Amid Consumer-Sector Strength
U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in July rose nearly 15% above a year earlier as all classes posted gains, WardsAuto.com reported.
August 14, 2018Will Your Next Truck Be a Plug-In?
Are electric vehicles poised to break through in commercial transportation? Episode 3 of RoadSigns has the answer. Click to listen.
August 13, 2018