ACT Research shares trucking industry 2025 forecast
Nov 18, 2024 · In a recent post, ACT Research shared its forecasts for the trucking industry in 2025. Among its predictions are slower freight growth, a modest slowdown in U.S. economic growth, and declining medium-duty production.
How to avoid frozen truck air lines in the winter - Fleet Equipment …
Dec 27, 2021 · As Phillips Industries wrote in a recent Tech Tip: “For safety, and per SAE regulations, air lines need to be able to stretch and recoil properly.When air lines can stretch to a proper working length, force on the coupled gladhands is avoided. When they recoil properly they remain off the deck plate.”
CARB’s Clean Truck Check testing pushed back to 2025
Apr 1, 2024 · Noregon reported that The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that it has pushed back the date for required Clean Truck Check Act inspections until January 1, 2025. This delay is only for required inspections, meaning fleets and owner/operators are still expected to register and pay fees.
Volvo Trucks new VNL: Lineup overview - Fleet Equipment Mag
Feb 13, 2024 · “The battery electric truck market is 1,000 trucks today, but a 10% increase in fuel efficiency in 300,000 trucks, which was approximately the truck market last year, is equivalent to putting 30,000 battery electric trucks on the road,” noted Kyle Zimmerman, manager public relations, Volvo Trucks North America.
Model year 2024 diesel engines: What you need to know - Fleet …
Jan 2, 2023 · Long awaited greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles are coming soon. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), by March of this year it plans to issue proposed rules, and final regulations by the end of 2023, covering heavy-duty trucks through at least the 2030 model year.
Peterbilt Model 589 walk-around, test drive - Fleet Equipment Mag
Dec 12, 2023 · The Peterbilt Model 589 is a cross between two worlds–long-nose classic truck styling outside meets modern-day creature comforts inside. I got my hands on Peterbilt’s latest truck release for a walk-around with Jacob White, product marketing director, Peterbilt, and took it on a drive around Texas to put it through its paces. Under the hood, this Model 589 is powered by a PACCAR MX-13 ...
The Science Behind Reducing DPF Regens
Jul 18, 2024 · In a past field study, Hot Shot’s Secret helped save the city of Columbus, OH thousands of dollars annually in fuel and labor costs directly related to regen cycles. With an additives investment of $200 in two city test trucks, regen …
ACT Research ups 2024 Class 8 production and sales expectations
Feb 21, 2024 · “In addition to an improving economic outlook, the decision to boost the forecast, despite near-term inventory risks, reflects the industry’s ability to more aggressively sell into Mexico and export markets, while maintaining strength in domestic vocational,” said Kenny Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst.
Daimler Truck NA launches fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia
Oct 15, 2024 · Powertrain and aerodynamics. Key aerodynamic improvements for the fifth generation provide additional fuel economy benefit of 1.9% and include a new hood design, a redesigned A-pillar deflector, three-piece front wheel well closeouts, a hood-to-bumper seal, and new bumper air ducts that direct airflow around the underbody and tires to increase efficiency, according to DTNA.
ACT Expo 2024 kicks off - Fleet Equipment Mag
May 20, 2024 · This week, one of trucking’s biggest events kicks off, as the sustainability- and EV-focused ACT Expo begins in Las Vegas. The show has been growing for years, and is already reporting record attendance and exhibitors for this year.