Class 8 truck orders
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Loaded and Rolling: Class 8 equipment outlook; railroads avoid strike
The outlook for trucking companies buying new or used Class 8 trucks can best be described like a 2005 Facebook relationship status — “It’s complicated.”
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Class 8 bookings rebound in August as OEMs crack open orderbooks
Truck manufacturers began to fill build slots for the first quarter of 2023 in August but pent-up demand for equipment remains unstated.
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Loaded and Rolling: Independent contractor legal battle; the hidden costs of compliance
Legal battle over trucking independent contractors (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) The trucking owner-operator business model is getting more legal challenges. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of…
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Volvo Group hits Q2 trifecta of higher sales, profit and share gains
Volvo Group reported higher truck sales, profits and market share in the second quarter despite ongoing supply chain disruptions.
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Here’s why truck manufacturers’ current order discipline won’t last
Don’t expect the restrictions that truck manufacturers are imposing on Class 8 order intake to last. There’s too much at stake.
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Chip shortage fears chill Class 8 truck orders in April
Class 8 truck orders fell to a seven-month low in April as manufacturers continued to restrict bookings over supply chain uncertainty.
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Volvo Q1 results hold up despite charge for suspending Russia business
Volvo reported record Q1 truck sales despite ongoing supply chain interruptions. The company took a $423 million charge for suspending Russia business.
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How a car hauler moves 4M vehicles in a supply chain crisis
The pandemic and the supply chain crisis was a one-two punch for United Road Services, the car hauler that moves 4 million vehicles a year.
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Nussbaum counts on maintenance with new Class 8 trucks a year out
With order fulfillment lagging, Nussbaum Transportation counts on its maintenance skill to keep older equipment running longer.
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Won’t get fooled again: Truck manufacturers avoid overbooking Class 8 orders
Seeking to avoid the embarrassment of canceling fleet orders last year, truck manufacturers are keeping a tight lid on bookings.
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