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Key market indicators remain intact for truck production
"The challenges for the industry at the start of 2022 are not dissimilar from those of a year-ago: supply-chain and labor constraints," says Kenny Vieth, ACT Research president and senior analyst.
January 19, 2022
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OEMs still struggling to build trucks as supply chain woes play on
Constrained by limited supplies, truck manufacturers continue to struggle to keep pace with new orders as the need for trucks remains high.
January 12, 2022
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DHL orders diesel autonomous trucks, wants electric when range improves
Package delivery giant DHL ordered dozens of autonomous trucks and opted for diesel powertrains since electric isn't quite yet delivering the range they need.
December 29, 2021
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Tow truck bank robbery ends in crash
So how do you make an inconspicuous getaway with a stolen bank safe perched on the back of a stolen tow truck? In short, you don't.
November 17, 2021
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Test drive: Mack MD Series
The MD is Mack’s first all-new truck model since the 2017 debut of Anthem and is one of very few bulldogs to offer a non-Mack powertrain.
November 16, 2021
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Biden's vaccine mandate up against 'extremely difficult' challenge, attorneys say
Emergency Temporary Standards from Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) don't always hold up in court, and where disease is considered the hazard, President Biden is expected to have an 'extremely difficult' challenge defending his COVID mandate.
October 27, 2021
COVID-19 Biden vaccine mandate legal trouble
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Isuzu kicks off production of F-Series, including its first foray into Class 7
All F-Series models are available in eight wheelbases (from 152 to 248 inches) accommodating bodies from 14 to 30 feet in length.
October 19, 2021
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White House tasked with recognizing 'essential importance of commercial vehicles'
One major truck manufacturer says the Biden administration needs to prioritize commercial vehicles.
October 11, 2021
A Volvo VNR Electric at Manhattan Beer Distributors in New York City. It takes more semiconductors to produce zero-emission trucks versus internal combustion .
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Over 100K Freightliner trucks recalled for steering issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 105,183 model year 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractors due to a potential issue in the steering system, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
September 29, 2021
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International debuts refreshed medium duty truck line
When it debuted in 2018, the Class 6/7 truck – which replaced the DuraStar – missed out on many of the aerodynamic refinements found on its Project Horizon-inspired siblings like the LT and RH series.
September 23, 2021
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Western Star debuts new, lighter X-Series model
The 47X is the younger and lighter sibling in Western Star's X-Series family, joining the 49X.
September 23, 2021
Western Star 47X and 49X
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TCA asks members to contact reps over Biden vax mandate
The logistics of vaccinating professional truck drivers in an irregular operating environment is a concern.
September 17, 2021
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Truck orders jump ahead of expected 'huge' demand next year
The increase in orders came as OEMs began taking more orders for 2022 but manufacturers remain cautious about fully booking as price negotiations continue with numerous fleets.
September 6, 2021
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International rolls out new electric medium duty model
Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.
August 31, 2021
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Got a cool-looking fleet? Let's see it.
If you’re proud of your fleet’s vehicle graphics, show them off in this annual contest.
August 26, 2021
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Video: Train vs. truck could have been much worse
We've seen plenty of truck vs. train drama but nothing quite like this. Divine intervention, dumb luck or both may have played a role in sparing everyone involved from injury save for the viewer who watches the frustrating scene unfold.
August 25, 2021
A truck driver in Columbus Grove, Ohio was very fortunate to drive away unharmed after his rig was struck by a train.
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Disc brakes as a driver retention tool
Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.
August 11, 2021
Air disc brakes, like this Bendix ADB22X, can help lure drivers looking for safer and more comfortable rigs.
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Cummins, Daimler Truck formally sign joint medium duty engine agreement
Cummins' Euro VII-complaint platform will be used globally, eventually replacing the Detroit DD8 and DD5 engines as available powerplants in North American trucks.
August 5, 2021
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