Two more companies commit to Tesla orders

SEATTLE, WA - Two more companies have added themselves to the list of those pre-ordering Tesla's new fully-electric semi. Shipping company DHL, owned by Deutschhe Post AG, and Fortigo Freight Services said they each ordered a limited number of the trucks due out in 2019. DHL said its 10 trucks will be used for shorter routes, telling Reuters they would be deployed on shuttle runs and same-day customer deliveries, as well as being tested for fuel efficiency on longer runs throughout the United States.

N.A. Heavy-Truck Orders Fall but Stable

BLOOMINGTON and COLUMBUS, IN - Newly released preliminary numbers show North American orders for new heavy duty trucks in August fell but increased in the medium duty sector.

North American Truck Orders Slow in June

COLUMBUS, IN - Orders for new Class 8 trucks in North America slipped a little during June from the month before while they fell dramatically in the medium-duty Class 5 through Class 7 sector, according to new figures released on Monday by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Fifth Best Month Ever This Nov.

COLUMBUS, IN - North American truckers ordered 583,200 Class 5 -to-8 vehicles over the past 12 months, making the past 12-month period the strongest since December 2006, according to industry data.

Positive Economy Means Good News for Truck, Trailer Orders

COLUMBUS, IN - The remainder of 2013 looks to be a good one for truck and trailer orders, as well as the industry as a whole, according to Kenny Vieth, president and partner of truck market researchers ACT Research.