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market share
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Daimler recaps strong 2017, looks to even stronger 2018
DTNA boss Roger Nielsen outlines six goals for 2018
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With record-setting year in the books, Volvo eyes further growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Volvo built more trucks than ever before for the North American market in 2015, setting market share records in the US and Canada in the process. But Goran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America, said the…
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Volvo achieves record Canadian market share
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Canada loves Volvo. The truck maker declared today it achieved its best Canadian market share ever in 2014, at 15.3% of the heavy-duty retail market. The data was compiled by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and HIS…
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Hino throws party to celebrate 40 years in Canada
TORONTO, Ont. — Hino had more than one reason to celebrate last week when it marked its 40th year in Canada. It was also recognizing new milestones achieved by the company within the past year. “Last year we achieved number one…
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Daimler to develop medium-duty engine, introduces new safety systems
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will be bringing a medium-duty Detroit engine to the market. The new DD5 and DD8 are currently under development and being configured for North American operating conditions. They’ll be built upon…
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DAIMLER GIVES A MARKET UPDATE
While in Hannover for IAA, our small delegation of North American truck journalists had the chance to sit down with various Daimler execs, including the affable Martin Daum, head of Daimler Trucks North America. Martin didn’t have to meet with…
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Daimler leaders discuss global, North American truck markets
HANNOVER, Germany — Meeting with the truck press in recent years has been easy for Martin Daum, CEO of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). He has guided the truck manufacturer to a comfortable position well above all other OEMs in…
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WHY WESTERN STAR HAS A BOUNCE IN ITS STEP
So, the 5700 is a great addition to the Western Star lineup, as it allows the brand to play in the full-aero segment of the Class 8 market, which comprises about 65% of the entire market. But even before the…
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Western Star seeing growth, thanks to introduction of 4700
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Western Star may control just 2.6% of the North American Class 8 market, but it’s feeling pretty good about itself these days. The truck maker has seen its net orders increase by about 50% year-to-date in…
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FREIGHTLINER’S VOCATIONAL FOCUS PAYING OFF
Four years ago, at a press event in Napa Valley, Calif., Freightliner declared it was going to get serious about the vocational truck market. The company said it wouldn’t rest until it is the “undisputed market leader” in the vocational…
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Navistar says market share improved, losses narrowed in Q2
LISLE, Ill. — Navistar narrowed its losses in the second quarter, to US$297 million on revenues of $2.7 billion. The company says orders and retail market share for medium- and heavy-duty trucks were up sequentially and year-over-year. The truck maker…
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Check Call: Get to know yourself before the gorilla arrives
As the transportation management software industry matures, a dominant player is likely to emerge.
