Year in Review: The Truck Aftermarket in 2017
Because of the importance of parts and service to fleet efficiency, fleet owners and managers pay close attention to developments and trends in the truck parts and service aftermarket. Here’s a recap of some of the key aftermarket issues from 2017
Dana Spicer Axles Offered on Kenworth T270 and T370
The medium-duty Kenworth T270 and T370 are now available with Dana Spicer S140 series single reduction, single-drive axles and the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system.
Interstate 5 southbound in Washington reopened overnight Wednesday after Amtrak derailment
Washington State DOT crews were able to get all lanes of I-5 Southbound reopened overnight Wednesday in time for the Thursday morning commute.
The Top 10 KPIs Every Fleet Manager Should Track
ELDs will increase the amount of useful data that fleets can use to improve safety, efficiency and compliance. While KPIs will differ by fleet size and vertical, here are the most common – the ones every fleet should be tracking.
US truckload spot rates slide on seasonal slowdown
Solid truck tonnage stats over the last four months suggest this holiday spending season might be better than last, according to an economist. Photo credit: Shutterstock.
US truckload rates are sliding after a later-than-usual surge i…
Forecast: Holiday Travel Will Reach Record Levels
AAA’s latest research found that travel during the year-end holiday period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1. will be the highest year-end travel volume on record.
Wabco Invests $10 Million in Nikola Motor Company
Wabco Holdings has announced a $10 million strategic investment in Nikola Motor Company, manufacturer of the upcoming Nikola One and Nikola Two hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks.
Stemco names new director of aftermarket sales, Americas
LONGVIEW, Texas – Stemco, announced the promotion of Chip Stuhr to the position of director of aftermarket sales, Americas today. In his new position, Stuhr will be responsible for aftermarket sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South and Central…
Spot market update: Closer-to-normal trends on offer in the last week, though the ELD mandate could change that
Dry van volumes were pretty similar last week to the week before. Rates started to settle down a little after peaks post-Thanksgiving, and the surge in volumes that sent prices skyward on the West Coast is mostly in the rearview – all normal stuff for this time of year. Then the ELD mandate happened. …
UPS the latest to place largest order for Telsa Semi, securing 135 trucks
UPS’s order of 125 trucks passes PepsiCo who, last week, confirmed the reservation 100 trucks. That bumped Anheuser-Busch‘s 40 trucks from the top order spot.