VTNA Expands Use of 3D Printing at Truck Plant
Volvo Trucks North America announced it is using 3D printing technology to produce tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process at its New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va., where all of its trucks for the North American market are built.
September 6, 2019Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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August Class 8 Orders Extend the Slump
North American Class 8 orders in August continued to mimic fleets’ wait-and-see attitude as orders again fell below replacement level and plunged 79% from the all-time record set a year earlier, ACT Research reported.
September 5, 2019Driver Detention Has Increased in Recent Years, ATRI Finds
Driver detention at customer facilities has increased in recent years, according to new data from the American Transportation Research Institute.
September 4, 2019Wabash Adds Supreme Upfit Center in Tampa
Wabash National Corp. announced it has opened a Supreme Upfit Solutions and Service location in Tampa, Fla., for all makes of commercial truck and van bodies.
September 4, 2019FMCSA Proposes 2020, 2021 Reductions to Commercial Vehicle Registration Fees
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule that would continue to reduce commercial vehicle registration fees in 2020 and 2021, the agency said in a Federal Register announcement on Aug. 27.
September 3, 2019CNH Industrial to Invest $250 Million in Nikola Motor Co.
Startup truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. has secured a commitment of $250 million in funding from CNH Industrial N.V. — a leader in natural gas-powered trucks and buses and the parent company of Iveco trucks — in a move designed to accelerate the use of heavy-duty trucks that use battery-electric and fuel cell technologies in North America and Europe.
September 3, 2019Eliminating the Fear Factor
Choosing the right fleet maintenance provider for your national program can be a daunting task. Amerit’s CEO, Dan Williams, shares 5 essential tips for eliminating the risk and ensuring your success in choosing the right single source provider for your fleet.
September 2, 2019BYD Selects Milea Truck as NYC Dealer
BYD Motors Inc. announced Milea Truck Sales and Leasing as its fully authorized truck dealer to support the New York metropolitan area.
August 30, 2019Bridgestone Americas Shifts Senior Leadership Structure
Tire maker Bridgestone Americas Inc. announced a shift in its senior leadership structure, effective Sept. 16.
August 30, 2019Mack Defense Partners With Truck-Lite Co.
Mack Defense, a subsidiary of Mack Trucks, has partnered with Truck-Lite Co. which will provide lighting systems for its M917A3 heavy dump truck.
August 30, 2019