Daimler Delivers Freightliner Electric Truck to Penske
Daimler Trucks North America on Dec. 20 delivered to Penske Truck Leasing the first in a series of electric trucks Penske plans to deploy in California and the Pacific Northwest.
December 20, 2018Plugging Into an Electric Future
On our Dec. 19 LiveOnWeb program, we were “Plugging Into an Electric Future” as we assessed the rapid escalation of development and deployment of electric vehicle technology.
December 19, 2018Shell Rotella Unveils New Heavy-Duty Greases
Shell Rotella has introduced a new line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors and construction equipment, according to a Dec. 14 press release.
December 19, 2018Medium-Duty Sales in November Point to Ongoing Strength
Sales of medium-duty trucks in November barely budged from a year earlier, rising just 1.4% and boosted primarily by a modest gain in the lighter classes, WardsAuto.com reported.
December 18, 20182018 Most Memorable Stories
Because taxes went down, almost everything else that drives the trucking industry went up in 2018. Look back at a newsy year for the industry.
December 17, 2018Trailer Orders Hit Record for November
Trailer orders surged to 45,002 in November, an all-time record for the month according to ACT Research Co., citing preliminary data.
December 14, 2018Electric Trucks Advance
As electric vehicle technology becomes increasingly viable for commercial trucking, fleets and manufacturers are preparing to put the first generation of battery-electric trucks on the road.
December 14, 2018Meritor Announces Launch of 2019 Aftermarket Training Series
Meritor Inc. announced a 2019 aftermarket training series. The global aftermarket supplier will host more than 12 regional training events in the United States and Canada, offering support for parts, sales and service employees.
December 13, 2018Class 8 Truck Sales Rise 21.8% in November
U.S. retail sales of Class 8 trucks in November were 21,302, up 21.8% compared with a year earlier, WardsAuto.com reported.
December 13, 2018Drivers, Carriers Have Different Concerns Regarding Driver Shortage, Retention
The nation’s motor carriers and their drivers see different priorities when it comes to issues facing the trucking industry, a new study found.
December 12, 2018