The boards of directors of the Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA), the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Assn. (MSEDA), the United Equipment Dealers Assn. (UEDA) and the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA) voted to go ahead with a proposal that would consolidate the four associations. This action is the first step towards consolidation,Read More →
The Trillium Automobile Dealers Association recommends that the Ontario government build more highways to meet the growing demand for population and job growth. TADA, which represents approximately 1,100 new vehicle franchisees in Ontario, made the recommendation in response to the Ministry of Transportation (MT) discussion paper on the Greater GoldenRead More →
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and Volkswagen AG’s TRATON Group plan to spend $ 593 million to install and operate 1,700 commercial truck charging stations in Europe by 2027. The establishment of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty long-distance battery electric trucks and coaches is the goal of the non-binding agreement announced MondayRead More →
This report is a proven and trusted benchmark tool of the global truck industry and is a must have for those involved in competitor analysis and strategic planning in the global commercial vehicle industry and for anyone in need of to understand this important industrial sector. It is divided intoRead More →
“The recovery is expected to be slow and uneven. It hasn’t quite started yet based on the weak Class 8 orders in May. “ By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The past three months have been catastrophic for segments of the trucking business, after an already difficult period that beganRead More →
United Automobile Workers has been on strike for five weeks. Today, more than 3,500 UAW Workers at Mack Trucks, one of America’s largest truck manufacturers and part of the Volvo Group, are also on strike. The Mack Trucks boss warned in a statement that production could be delayed if theRead More →
Detroit – The National Automobile Dealers Association on Tuesday provided support beyond the proposed trade deal between Canada, Mexico and the United States. Charlie Gilchrist, president of the organization representing approximately 16,500 new vehicle dealers in the United States, called on Congress to “quickly” adopt the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreementRead More →
With several manufacturers producing premium Class 8 trucks, the question must be asked, which one is the best value for money? Between Mack, Freightliner, Peterbilt and Kenworth, there are many Class 8 trucks on the market. Most drivers and industry fleets will find themselves aligned with a specific Original EquipmentRead More →
DUBLIN, December 6, 2018 / PRNewswire / – The “Strategic Factor Analysis (SFAS) Synthesis Framework Analysis – 2018-2019 – The Global 7 Major Manufacturers of Medium and Heavy Trucks – Daimler, Volvo, MAN, Scania, PACCAR, Navistar, Iveco” the company profile has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global medium andRead More →
The lack of sufficient trucks to meet the growing demand for freight has caused shipping companies and road carriers to scramble to secure new vehicles. Heavy truck sales jumped 31% to 29,300 units in August from the same month a year earlier, said Kristine Kubacki, industrial analyst at Mizuho SecuritiesRead More →
DUBLIN, August 20, 2018 / PRNewswire / – The “Comparative SWOT & Strategic Focus – 2018-2023 – North America Top 4 Class 6-8 Truck Manufacturers – Daimler, Volvo, PACCAR, Navistar “ report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The trucking industry continues to be at the forefront of a technology-driven transformationRead More →
As trucking companies fight to keep drivers from leaving for other industries, they are looking to tractor-trailer manufacturers for help with better cabin interiors. With every new truck that manufacturers have brought to the market in the past couple of years, they are making huge improvements to the cabs. TheseRead More →
In search of cutting-edge innovations, older generation truck manufacturers and OEMs use specialized venture capital funds and direct investments to position themselves in small companies developing promising technologies and digital expertise. Daimler, Michelin, and BorgWarner Inc. are among the leading truck manufacturers and suppliers to have taken the plunge, inRead More →