Tag: MECHANIC SHOP
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Peterbilt recognized for EV calculator tool
Peterbilt recognized for EV calculator tool Founded over 30 years ago, the Communicator Awards is a leading international awards program dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. The Peterbilt EV operating cost calculator won for its user experience as a powerful tool for prospective customers to evaluate the Total Cost […]
How parts departments are learning from the parts shortage?
It doesn’t matter where you sit in the aftermarket these days, parts are getting increasingly difficult to obtain — some parts more than others. None of the vendors give any reason to think there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Companies are struggling up and down the heavy-duty truck parts. A positive is parts […]
Trucks Transported $32.5B in Canada-U.S. Freight
Trucks moved US$32.5 billion in freight across the Canada-U.S. border in June, representing 55.3% of all freight shipped between the countries, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports. Computers and parts accounted for the top commodities hauled by trucks between all three Canada-U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement partners, at $13.4 billion, followed by electrical machinery at $10.7 […]
Navistar honors top suppliers with Diamond Supplier Awards
Navistar announced the names of its suppliers that have been awarded its annual Diamond Supplier Awards. This group of suppliers has played an important role in helping Navistar deliver on its Navistar 4.0 strategy and has exceeded performance expectations in four key metrics: quality, delivery, technology, and cost, the company says. The Diamond Supplier Awards […]
Volvo VNR Electric
Volvo VNR Electric and is the first service contract of its kind from Volvo Trucks North America. The Volvo VNR Electric produces zero tailpipe emissions and significantly reduces heat, noise, and vibrations, creating the cleanest and most comfortable experience for drivers. The vehicle’s 264-kWh lithium-ion batteries, which charge up to 80 percent within 70 minutes, […]
Repair shop revenue hit by pandemic
Fifty-four per cent of heavy-duty repair shops suffered a decline in repair revenues in 2020, according to a new report from the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) and Fullbay. The U.S. report found average annual gross revenue per shop was between US$500,000 and $2 million, with 54% of respondents reporting a decrease in revenue due […]