Category: NEWS
Navistar and Platform Science
Navistar and Platform Science, a connected vehicle platform, announced Navistar’s integration of Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle, an open OEM platform enabling fleets to access telematics, software solutions, real-time vehicle data and third-party applications directly from their vehicles. The collaboration provides International Truck customers with access to a customizable platform that delivers an unlimited canvas to […]
Volvo names 2021 U.S. dealer of the year
Volvo names 2021 U.S. dealer of the year The annual award recognizes exemplary performance across several key areas, including reaching sales targets, business growth, and customer satisfaction. Truck Sales became the second Volvo Trucks North America dealership and first on the East Coast to receive the Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealership designation. The annual […]
Energy
Energy With the global economic recovery comes strong demand for energy. Once high energy demand related to the cold season passes and production increases, prices for many energy products is expected to decline to more stable levels, although higher than those experienced before the pandemic. Since mid-2020, oil consumption has outpaced production. The reopening of […]
Navistar invests in Canadian technical programs
Navistar invests in Canadian technical programs, Navistar has announced its first equipment donation to Canadian technical programs through the TECH EmPOWERment initiative. Navistar says the program donated numerous pieces of equipment to technical programs around the U.S. in the fourth quarter of 2021, this week’s announcement is the first donation to technical colleges in Canada. […]
Trucking is short 80,000 drivers, here’s why?
Trucking is short 80,000 drivers, here’s why? ATA’s latest snapshot of the truck driver shortage shows that if current trends persist, over the next decade, the driver shortage could hit 160,000. When the pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020, truck driving schools and state commercial licensing agencies reported they trained and awarded CDLs to […]
Navistar agrees to $52 million civil fine in EPA suit
Navistar agrees to $52 million civil fine in EPA suit Under the terms of the settlement, Navistar will pay a civil penalty of $52 million, forfeit its current account of NOx credits, and purchase and destroy enough older diesel engines to prevent 10,000 tons of future NOx emissions. The settlement also requires Navistar to structure […]
Future Catalysts
First, trucking is an attractive market right now. Per the average estimation by analysts, the U.S. economy is likely to grow around 6% this year. Overall economic growth is good for truckers because increased production essentially means there will be more goods to be moved to more customers. The pent-up demand for manufactured and retail […]
Horton named Paccar Parts’ top supplier
Horton named Paccar Parts’ top supplier The 2020 Supplier of the Year Award is a direct reflection of the hard work and commitment of our associates to provide superior products and outstanding customer service. Paccar Parts says its Supplier of the Year Award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate excellence in operational efficiency, retail sales growth, parts […]
Add inflation to the list of manufacturers’ woe
Rising inflation, parts availability, and COVID-19 were some of the topics discussed during Wednesday’s Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. Nearly 80 percent said inflation of materials, components, freight, and labor, while 21 percent reported the availability of materials, components, freight, and labor. Following a weak 2019, there has been a very steady rise in truck orders. […]
A Guide to Choosing and Finding Heavy Duty Truck Parts
A Guide to Choosing and Finding Heavy Duty Truck Parts, If you are the owner or operator of a heavy-duty truck, you know how important proper maintenance is and that sometimes you’ll need heavy-duty truck parts. Let’s take a closer look at where you can find parts for your heavy-duty truck. If you are choosing […]
