Wait Times for Chip Deliveries Grow Again
The wait times for semiconductor deliveries rose again in February, a sign that shortages are continuing to bedevil chip buyers in a wide range of industries.
March 11, 2022Experts Offer Advice on Spec'ing EVs for Fleets
ORLANDO, Fla. — Industry insiders offered a glimpse into what goes into spec’ing electric vehicles for commercial fleet operations during a panel session at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 8.
March 11, 2022Allison Announces Transmissions for FCCC
Allison Transmission announced uprated variants of the Allison 1000 Series and 2000 Series transmissions will be integrated into Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s new powertrain combination for its MT walk-in van chassis. FCCC is a unit of Daimler Truck North America.
March 11, 2022Fontaine Launches New Line of Fifth Wheels
Fontaine Fifth Wheel announced a new line of fifth wheels for heavy- and severe-duty applications, with mounting brackets available in a wide variety of sizes in both stationary and sliding configurations.
March 11, 2022February Class 8 Sales Down 2.9%
U.S. Class 8 retail sales in February fell compared with a year earlier, and landed just below 15,000 to put most truck brands in negative territory, Wards Intelligence reported.
March 11, 2022Why Nearly Empty Auto Lots Make This Pump-Price Shock Different
Gasoline soaring above $4 a gallon this month has inspired comparisons to 2008, when pump prices sapped demand for fuel-guzzling SUVs and helped push Detroit’s automotive behemoths into bankruptcy.
March 11, 2022Class 8 Orders Remain Flat in February
Preliminary North American Class 8 orders in February came in at 21,000, or essentially even with January’s volume but less than half of what buyers ordered a year earlier, ACT Research reported, citing truck makers’ initial data.
March 11, 2022Alcoa Unveils Lighter Wheels, Covers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Alcoa Wheels introduced a new set of products designed to enhance performance and efficiency across the industry.
March 10, 2022Industry Experts Tell Fleet Managers to Be Proactive With Electrification
ORLANDO, Fla. — When implementing a charging station for a commercial fleet, managers should heed the simple phrase, “plan early.”
March 10, 2022Clarience Partners With Wabash, Meritor on Connected Truck, Trailer Applications
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking technology and component provider Clarience Technologies has formed partnerships with trailer maker Wabash National Corp. and industry supplier Meritor Inc. on connected truck and trailer capabilities.
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