Class 8 order backlog reaching 100K units

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Class 8 truck net orders for North America totaled 24,300 units in February, down from January, but sufficiently higher than production to push the backlog volume to just under 100,000 units.

Feb freight slip weather related: ATA

ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Trucking Associations' advance seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.9 percent in February after a 3.5 percent jump the previous month.

International bets heavy with launch of MaxxForce 15

LAS VEGAS -- As promised, Navistar has finally launched its long-awaited MaxxForce 15 for use in severe-service trucking.

Federal budget a case of dither and yawn: CTA

OTTAWA -- Never mind that the Federal budget introduced this week held precious little for truckers. What it did hold out is academic anyway because the opposition won't be supporting the budget and we'll be facing an election real soon.

Red tape tangling rollout of Robert’s LNG trucks

MONTREAL -- The first of Robert Transport's new LNG trucks were supposed to hit the road this month, but bureaucratic snags have delayed the rollout.

Trailer orders surging; dry van strong

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Net orders of commercial trailers rose to 21,990 in February, a gain of over 25 percent from January.

‘@MATS ATDynamics offers ‘Nano’ trailer tail; aimed at Cnd ops

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As diesel fuel costs escalate, North American fleets continue to expand their use of "tails" on trailers to improve aerodynamics and save fuel.

‘@MATS: Kenworth showcases regional hauler; 6×6 T370

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kenworth announced that the new T660 will come in a regional haul configuration with shorter wheelbases, tighter chassis packaging,

‘@MATS: Pete spins discs on class 8s; lightweight chassis

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Peterbilt is the first North American truckmaker to standardize air disc brakes on all Class 8 models.

‘@MATS: Dana unveils new tandem axles, driveshafts & hub system

LOUISVILLE, Ky., -- Dana introduced a new family of heavy-duty 40,000-pound tandem drive axles -- the new Spicer Pro-40 axle - as well as new, light aluminum driveshafts and a "low maintenance" hub system.

‘@MATS: Meritor showcases Euro-style 6×2 rear axle package

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With a new logo and a new name, commercial vehicle component systems supplier, Meritor, debuted what it calls an "advanced technology display"

‘@MATS: New names, sleeper, and interior for Western Star’s expanded line

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Western Star is rebadging its full line of trucks, following the launch of a new Class 8 vocational truck at the recent 2011 Work Truck Show.

‘@MATS: Volvo, Mack boast 8-12% fuel savings with enhancements

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Volvo and sister company Mack Trucks exuberantly proclaimed that aerodynamic design improvements and new torque optimization on class 8 trucks provide significant gains in fuel economy

‘@MATS: Daimler Trucks brass – Think globally, dominate locally

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Germans are very confident these days. On everything from the truck sales economy and engine emissions solutions to new global competition, the leaders of Daimler Trucks insist they're at the front of the recovery convoy.

Bison meet Britton: Canadian carrier expands to US

WINNIPEG -- Bison Transport looked to the other side of the Canada-U.S. border and liked what it saw in Britton Transport.