Fuel, Business, Technology

Engine Makers Emphasize the Power of Telematics Support for Customers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Engine makers, two of whom also build heavy-duty trucks, emphasized the powerful role of telematics in delivering customer support as they announced service-related features.

March 6, 2017
Business

Dana, Eaton to Mix Legacy Product Lines With Advanced Components, Systems

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two of trucking’s most venerable Tier 1 suppliers are augmenting their legacy products to fleets with some very different products and services.

March 6, 2017
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Sales Plummet 27.7% in June; Eighth Decline in Last Nine Months

U.S. retail heavy-duty truck sales contracted for the eighth time in the past nine months year-over-year in June, and the 27.7% plunge was the sharpest decline of the rough stretch dating to October.

July 25, 2016
Business

2015 Medium-Duty Sales Surpass 200,000 as Growth Is Consistent Among All Classes

Sales of medium-duty trucks for all of 2015 were the highest since 2007, with all weight classes showing growth, WardsAuto.com said.    

January 25, 2016